Llyn Mair, Snowdonia National Park

Name: Llyn Mair
Address: Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

#173 among attractions in Snowdonia National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Llyn Mair is a 14-acre artificial lake near Maentwrog, in Gwynedd in North Wales. It lies in the area of Tan-y-Bwlch, a little above Plas Tan-y-Bwlch, and is in the catchment area of the River Dwyryd. It was created by William Edward Oakeley as a 21st birthday present for his daughter Mair and as a water supply. It was built in 1889, and the nearby smaller Llyn Hafod-y-Llyn dates from the same period. ()

Elevation: 285 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°57'4"N, 4°0'14"W

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Llyn Mair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Twrog's Church, Oakeley Arms Hotel, Plas Tan y Bwlch, Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve.

0.7 miSE
Church
St Twrog's Church, Snowdonia National Park
19 min walk • Saint Twrog's Church is in the village of Maentwrog in the Welsh county of Gwynedd, lying in the Vale of Ffestiniog, within the Snowdonia National Park. It is in the Deanery of Ardudwy. It is designated by Cadw as a Grade II listed building. A church was founded on the current site in the 6th century by Saint Twrog.
0.4 miE
Nightlife
Oakeley Arms Hotel, Blaenau Ffestiniog
11 min walk • The Oakeley Arms Hotel is a Grade II listed hotel near Maentwrog in North Wales. The original building dates back to the 17th century, and was once part of the nearby Tan-y-Bwlch Estate.
~1780 ftS
Universities and schools
Plas Tan y Bwlch, Snowdonia National Park
9 min walk • Plas Tan y Bwlch in Gwynedd, Wales, is the Snowdonia National Park environmental studies centre, administered by the National Park Authority. It is located approximately 6 miles east of the coastal town of Porthmadog, overlooking the valley of the River Dwyryd and the village of Maentwrog.
0.9 miS
Natural attraction, Protected area
Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve, Snowdonia National Park
24 min walk • Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located south of the village of Maentwrog in Gwynedd, Wales. Rising steeply from the River Dwyryd valley floor, the reserve forms part of the extensive and dramatic wooded landscape of the Vale of Ffestiniog.
0.9 miE
Park
Coedydd Maentwrog National Nature Reserve
25 min walk • Coedydd Maentwrog, on the north side of the Vale of Ffestiniog, is the largest wood in the Vale. The national nature reserve consists of two separate sections: Coed Llyn Mair, and a group of three forests.
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Vale of Ffestiniog, Snowdonia National Park
13 min walk • The Vale of Ffestiniog is a valley in the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, North Wales. It stretches from Ffestiniog in the east and runs in a westerly direction towards Tremadog Bay, terminating near Porthmadog.

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Which popular attractions are close to Llyn Mair?

Nearby attractions include Plas Tan y Bwlch, Snowdonia National Park (9 min walk), Vale of Ffestiniog, Snowdonia National Park (13 min walk), St Twrog's Church, Snowdonia National Park (19 min walk), Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve, Snowdonia National Park (24 min walk).

How to get to Llyn Mair by public transport?

The nearest stations to Llyn Mair:

Train

Plas Halt (6 min walk)
Tan y Bwlch (10 min walk)

Bus

Oakeley Arms • Lines: T2 (10 min walk)

Llyn Mair, Snowdonia National Park

Facts and practical information

Snowdonia National Park plan & book

Llyn Mair – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St Twrog's Church, Snowdonia National Park

Oakeley Arms Hotel, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Plas Tan y Bwlch, Snowdonia National Park

Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve, Snowdonia National Park

Coedydd Maentwrog National Nature Reserve

Vale of Ffestiniog, Snowdonia National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Llyn Mair?

How to get to Llyn Mair by public transport?