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Llyn Cwm Bychan Walk

1.2 miles (2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Enjoy a short walk or cycle along this pretty lake in the Rhinogs. The lake is one of the sources of the River Artro which flows south westwards through Llanbedr and onwards to the sea. 
There is a car park at the eastern end of the lake where you can pick up the lakeside trail. It's a good surfaced track, ideal for an easy walk or cycle. The lake is surrounded by hills, rocky outscrops and interesting flora and fauna.
If you would like to continue your walking in the area then you could climb Rhinog Fawr for great views over Snowdonia.

Postcode

LL45 2PH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Llyn Cwm Bychan OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Llyn Cwm Bychan Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To continue your walking in the area you could head towards the coast and pick up the Llanbedr Walk which will take you to the lovely River Artro Estuary and the Llandanwg Sand Dunes. Just to the east of the village there's also something of a hidden gem at the wonderful Nantcol Waterfalls. The area includes pleasant trails along the River Cwmnantcol with a series of rushing waterfalls to see along the way. There's also a circular walk around a small reservoir, just west of the falls.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Snowdonia Walks

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Cwm Bychan - geograph.org.uk - 232250

Cwm Bychan. Situated on the Artro. This lake is situated at the base of the Roman Steps.

Llyn Cwm Bychan - geograph.org.uk - 232246

Llyn Cwm Bychan

The car park in Cwm Bychan - geograph.org.uk - 1043887

The car park in Cwm Bychan. At the eastern end of the lake. A campsite can also be found here.

Tributary into Llyn Cwm Bychan - geograph.org.uk - 232254

Tributary into Llyn Cwm Bychan

Sheltering from the noonday sun - geograph.org.uk - 221389

Sheltering from the noonday sun. These glacial erratics alongside the Cwm Bychan road provide much needed shelter for sheep.

Llyn Cwm Bychan and Carreg Y Saeth, Snowdonia - geograph.org.uk - 4975048

Llyn Cwm Bychan and Carreg Y Saeth, Snowdonia. The view from the southern side of the water on a bright spring day.

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GPS Files

GPX File

Llyn Cwm Bychan.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Llyn Cwm Bychan.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)