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Enjoy an easy and accessible walk around the lake at Dolmelynllyn | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris
Wales

Ornamental Lake walk, Dolmelynllyn

Enjoy a short circular walk around this ornamental lake with viewing platforms extending out over the lake edge. It's a fantastic place to watch wildlife and has been developed with accessibility in mind so is perfect for wheelchair users.

Total steps: 3

Total steps: 3

Start point

Ganllwyd car park, grid ref: SH727243

Step 1

From the car park, cross the busy A470 and walk left along the pavement to Dolmelynllyn Farm and up the driveway to Dolmelynllyn Hall. Walk up the driveway until you reach a three-way junction. Take the lower track towards the cottages. At the bottom of the track, aim straight ahead and follow the way-marker down the path and through the gate towards the lake.

Step 2

As you go around the restored lake, take time out for a picnic or to peer into the water to see what fish and insects you can spot.

Step 3

When you've completed the circuit, retrace your steps to the gate, and go back up to the track and on to the car park.

End point

Ganllwyd car park, grid ref: SH727243

Trail map

Ornamental Lake walk map, Dolmelynllyn
Ornamental Lake walk map, Dolmelynllyn | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey

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Dolmelynllyn car park, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TF

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