Llyn Dinas is a small but picturesque lake in Eryri (Snowdonia), nestled in a classic glacial valley with a mix of woodland and rugged hills surrounding it. Llyn Dinas is relatively small and elongated, stretching roughly 1 km in length, oriented roughly northwest to southeast. Its shape is narrow, typical of a glacially carved ribbon lake. The lake is fed by small streams from the surrounding hills and drains via the Afon Glaslyn.

Llyn Gwynant is a lake in Eryri (Snowdonia), nestled in a classic U-shaped glacial valley. The geography around the lake is striking because the surrounding terrain rises steeply on both sides, creating a dramatic mountainous backdrop. To the west and north, you have the Snowdon Massif and peaks such as Moel Eilio and Moel Hebog. To the east, the valley slopes rise more gently but still frame the lake with hills like Cnicht, giving it a sense of enclosure.

Llyn Cwellyn lies within a broad glacial valley in Eryri (Snowdonia), and its surrounding geography gives it a much more open and dramatic character than some of the smaller lakes nearby. The lake itself is long and narrow, aligned roughly northeast to southwest, and sits at about 150 metres above sea level. It was formed by glacial action during the last Ice Age, when moving ice carved out a deep U-shaped valley and left behind a basin that later filled with water.

The geography at Llynnau Mymbyr feels dramatic and immediate. Unlike larger valley lakes such as Llyn Tegid, these are two smaller connected lakes (Llynnau) set in a classic glacial mountain landscape in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia). To the south-east, rises the unmistakable pointed summit of Moel Siabod, standing alone and dominant, and to the north-west, you can see the rugged outlines of the Carneddau forming a broad, rolling backdrop.

Llyn Tegid is the largest natural lake in Wales, stretching roughly 6 km (about 4 miles) from north-east to south-west. It was carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. The lake sits in a broad trough with rising hills on either side. The valley alignment means wind can travel the full length of the lake, building waves when conditions are right. At the north-eastern end, you’ll see the town of Bala, sitting close to the shoreline.

Newry Beach is a small shingle and rocky beach that sits within the outer harbour area, on the landward side of the breakwater and directly beside the town’s lower seafront. It stretches roughly east to west, backed by a promenade that runs from the Holyhead Maritime Museum on one end, past open grassy space, to near the Holyhead Sailing Club on the other.

Llyn Padarn is a glacial lake, and as with many of the lakes in Eryri (Snowdonia), Llyn Padarn is not just a body of water you can paddle that has a nice view. It can quite literally feel like it’s inviting you to paddle straight into the landscape of some amazing painting. Sitting above this beautiful lake in the heart of Llanberis, are Yr Wyddfa, which is Cymru’s tallest mountain, and Glyder Fawr.

Llyn Geirionydd sits in an upland hollow above the Conwy Valley, surrounded by rounded hills and managed woodland. When you’re at the lake, the landscape feels enclosed but not dramatic. This is not a high, jagged mountain cirque, but rather, a quieter upland basin shaped by glaciation. The lake is framed by smooth, heather-covered slopes and forestry plantations associated with Gwydir Forest. These hills rise steadily rather than sharply, giving the area a contained, bowl-like feel.