Wild Swim Atlas

Lakes and tarns in Snowdonia

7 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Snowdonia, each checked for public access.

7 spots listed7 lakes and tarns

7 spots in Snowdonia

Open to swim

Llyn Parc

Lake
Gwydir Forest, Betws-y-coed

Llyn Parc is a natural lake in Gwydir Forest near Betws-y-Coed with access by a marked walking trail.

Swimming allowed

Llyn Tegid

Lake
Llyn Tegid Foreshore, Llangywer

Llyn Tegid is a natural lake managed by Eryri National Park, with public swimming at the foreshore.

Open to swim

Llyn Cau

Lake
Cadair Idris, Corris Uchaf

Llyn Cau is a mountain lake reached by a walk on Cadair Idris.

Open to swim

Llyn Mwyngil

Lake
Tal-y-llyn, Corris Uchaf

Llyn Mwyngil is a lake beside Tal-y-llyn used for swimming during a published swimrun.

Open to swim

Llyn Dinas

Lake
Beddgelert

Llyn Dinas is a natural lake near Beddgelert described as suitable for swimming and accessible from the road.

Open to swim

Llyn Ogwen

Lake
Eryri National Park, Nant Peris

Llyn Ogwen is a natural mountain lake beside the A5 in the Ogwen Valley.

Swimming takes place

Llyn Cwellyn

Lake
Eryri National Park, Betws Garmon

Llyn Cwellyn is a reservoir in Eryri beside the Snowdon Ranger car park.