Wales Lakes Road Trip 🚗🏞️

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Explore the most scenic lakes and reservoirs across Wales, from the south Wales to the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia).

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Wales Lakes Road Trip Itinerary Summary

📍 Llandegfedd Reservoir

📍 Llangorse Lake (Llyn Syfaddon)

📍 Llyn Brianne

📍 Elan Valley Reservoirs

📍 Tal-y-Llyn Lake (Llyn Mwyngil)

📍 Lake Vyrnwy (Llyn Efyrnwy)

📍 Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

📍 Llyn Brenig

📍 Llyn Ogwen

📍 Llyn Llydaw

📍 Llyn Cwellyn

📍 Llyn Padarn

Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 320 miles

📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️

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🚗 Need a car for this road trip?

If you don’t have your own car, I’d really recommend renting one — it gives you the flexibility to stop at each waterfall and explore at your own pace.

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Cheaper than booking direct
Free cancellation on most options
Their 3rd party insurance is a lot cheaper
They have a great customer service for claims (though I hope you won’t have to use it!

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