North Wales: Places to Explore
Lake Vyrnwy
This beautiful lake has a sense of tranquillity that doesn't entirely befit its history. Lake Vyrnwy was created in the 1880s to provide water for the people of Liverpool, 80 mi north. Unfortunately, this meant forcibly evicting the residents of a small town—an act that is still controversial in Wales. Today it's a peaceful spot surrounded by a thriving nature reserve.
The closest settlement is tiny Llanwddyn, and a bit farther away is Bala, a pretty town with an almost as lovely natural lake of its own.
Lake Vyrnwy at a Glance
Elsewhere in North Wales
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