Llyn Glangors

Llyn Glangors is a lake in the Gwydir Forest in north Wales. It lies at a height of 900 ft (270 m) and covers an area of 15 acres (61,000 m2). An artificial reservoir, it was created to supply water for the nearby Pandora lead mine.

Llyn Glangors
Looking WSW across the lake. Views across to Moel Siabod (left) and Tryfan and the Glyders (right)
LocationGwydir Forest, North Wales
Coordinates53°7′36″N 3°50′8″W
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited Kingdom
Surface area15 acres (6.1 ha)
Surface elevation900 ft (270 m)

Sarn Helen, the Roman road, is thought to have passed close to the lake.

References

  • The Lakes of Eryri, by Geraint Roberts, Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, 1985
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