Lake Vyrnwy

Lake Vyrnwy is one of the best lakes in Wales with mystery and history, making it an interesting lake to visit. Due to its high-elevation streams, the dam and reservoir were built in 1880 to supply drinking water for Liverpool's expanding population.

Innovative Victorian engineers and 1,000 stonemasons who arrived with supplies by horse and train built the elaborate dam. The entire community of Llanwddyn had to be flooded in order to build Lake Vyrnwy. When the water level is low, it is still possible to see the remains of homes, the neighborhood church, and even the post office.

This lake is the perfect place to go for a weekend of sightseeing and enjoyment. Bring your binoculars for bird watching to see some of the pied flycatchers or peregrine falcons in the neighborhood, or bike the 12-mile path that circles the lake. With Rhiwargor & Pistyll Rhaeadr Falls both in the area, you may drive to view some of the best waterfalls in Wales if you have extra time.

There are vacation rentals and a hotel/spa close by if you want to spend the weekend at Lake Vyrnwy. If you only have a few hours to spend there, you can park at the café close to the visitor center or find places to pull over around the lake.

Location: Powys, Wales