Lake Vyrnwy

Llyn Efyrnwy is a reservoir in Powys, Wales that was constructed in the 1880s for Liverpool Corporation Waterworks to deliver fresh water to Liverpool. The village of Llanwddyn was inundated and submerged at the top of the Vyrnwy valley.

Ornithologists, cyclists, and hikers enjoy visiting the Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve and Estate, which is shared by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and Hafren Dyfrdwy. The area is recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area, and a Special Area of Conservation in addition to being a national nature reserve.

Lake Vrynwy, a technically 1880s-era man-made reservoir, is noteworthy for its stunning setting on the fringe of Snowdonia National Park and vistas of the barren, heather-covered moorland heading to the Berwyn mountain range. Although its Victorian aqueduct and dam create a picturesque backdrop for sunset photography, this area is where bird watchers truly excel. You can see peregrine falcons, buzzards, red kites, red grouse, and goshawks because of the numerous RSPB bird reserves that are located close to the lake. A dawn chorus tour is done by the lakefront every spring. It begins at 5 am and ends with coffee and pastries.

Location: Wales, United Kingdoms