Cregennan Lakes Walk
This circular walk takes you around these two beautiful lakes in Snowdonia. There's some stunning scenery in this National Trust owned area which lies at the northern slopes of Cadair Idris.
You can start the walk at the car park at the western end of the northern lake. It's located about a mile to the south east of the little village of Arthog, on the Mawddach Estuary. From the car park you can pick up trails heading round the lakes before returning on some quiet country lanes. The scenery is stunning with the two lakes backed by Pared Y Cefn Hir hill and other mountains.
After your walk you can head to the Cadair Idris Visitor Centre to enjoy refreshments at the tea room. Located near the car park the centre includes a wealth of information and an exhibition detailing the wildlife and geology of this fascinating area.
Just to the west of the lakes you can continue your walking along the Arthog Waterfalls. There's a nice footpath running through woodland towards the village and the lovely Mawddach Estuary. Here you can pick up the popular Mawddach Trail and visit nearby Barmouth.
Postcode
LL39 1LJ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsCregennan Lakes Ordnance Survey Map 
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Photos
Boathouse on Cregennan Lake. The area surrounding the lakes is home to diverse plant life, particularly on the open moorlands and around the water’s edge. Heather and bilberry dominate the heathland, providing a vibrant mix of purples and greens during the late summer months. Boggy areas near the lakes support sedges, mosses, and rushes, while wildflowers such as tormentil, buttercups, and marsh marigolds add splashes of colour during the warmer months. The scattered woodlands in the vicinity feature species like oak and birch, offering shelter to various birds and mammals.
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Pared y Cefn Hir looms large to the left of the larger lake with its wooded island. Wildlife is abundant around Cregennan Lakes. Birds of prey such as buzzards and red kites can often be seen soaring above the hills. The lakes themselves are home to waterfowl like mallards and greylag geese, while wagtails and dippers can sometimes be spotted along the shorelines. The surrounding grasslands and heathlands are habitats for mammals such as foxes, stoats, and rabbits. Insect life flourishes during the summer, with dragonflies and damselflies frequently seen near the water, along with a variety of butterflies like small tortoiseshells and red admirals.
Cregennen Lakes from an ascent of Pared Y Cefn Hir. Located on the slopes of Cader Idris, the lakes provide breathtaking views of the Mawddach Estuary and the surrounding mountains. The landscape has long inspired artists and writers, and its tranquillity is a key draw for walkers and nature enthusiasts. The lakes are also popular for fishing, with brown trout and rainbow trout commonly found in the waters.
Llynnau Cregennan. The lakes from Pared y Cefn hir. The long ridge extending westwards from Cadair Idris is in the background.
Llynnau Cregennen in the early morning
Wooded island - Cregennen Lakes Wooded island on the larger of the two Cregennen Lakes. Seen here from close up from the shore. Pared y Cefn Hir is the hill beyond.
Llynnau Cregennen. View of the smaller of the two lakes. A dry stone wall leads the eye into the distance.
Small lake at Cregennen.