Llynnau Cregennen

Some of the most beautiful lakes in all of Wales are hidden by the winding road that leads back to the Llynnau Cregennen lakes near Barmouth. As you go along the narrow, winding road that leads here, you'll see a variety of tiny wildflowers and wandering sheep. When you reach the lakes, this paradise is at your disposal.

After eating your lunch at a lakeside picnic table, go for a trek on one of the paths that circle the lake and up the hills. With the mountains and stone walls dividing farms on one side from the ocean on the other, it is entertaining to just climb on the steep rocks for panoramic views of the region. On the hills, you'll also notice a change in temperature.

Some of the region's most significant examples of geology and wildlife can be found in the Llynnau Cregennen lakes. As you stroll around the lakes, keep an eye out for evidence of prehistoric stones and cairns because it is thought that this location had ritual significance during the Bronze Age.

Location: Gwynedd, Wales