Tal-y-llyn Lake
Enjoy a waterside walk around this stunning glacial lake in the Snowdonia National Park. Also known as Llyn Mwyngil, the lake is situated at the foot of the imposing Cadair Idris the second highest mountain in Wales. There is a lovely walking trail along the northern end of the lake which will take you from Tal-y-llyn to Dol-ffanog. At the south western end of the lake you will find a lakeside hotel where you can get a Welsh cream tea and other refreshments.
To extend your lakeside walking try the climb to the stunning Llyn Cau.
Postcode
LL36 9AJ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsTal-y-llyn Lake Ordnance Survey Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just a few miles to the west there's a real gem at Dolgoch Falls. You can follow a wooden walkway to the woodland ravine where you'll find the magical falls. The splendid Talyllyn Railway can also be picked up in this area. The heritage railway will take you to the coast at Tywyn where there is a lovely long beach, sand dunes, a large lake and views of the River Dysynni.
To the south there's the worthy village of Abergynolwyn to visit. The historic settlement is located on the heritage Talyllyn Railway and includes pleasant trails along the Nant Gwernol waterfalls to the old Bryn Eglwys Quarry. Near here you can also explore the substantial mediaeval remains of the 13th century Castell Y Bere.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Snowdonia Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Tal-y-Llyn lake
West end of the lake. Viewed from Pen-Y-Bont hotel car park
Looking across Tal-y-llyn Lake. On the other side is the alluvial fan below Pentre farm and Cwm Amarch.
Tynycornel Hotel viewed from across Tal-y-llyn Lake. Tynycornel was a well known fishing hostelry as early as 1800. The 222 acre lake is more than a scenic asset: the hotel owns the lake, which is noted for its superb fishing.