Top 6 Lakes around Penmaenmawr

The reservoir was originally built in 1924 to supply water for the hydro-electric power station in Dolgarrog, which in turn powered an aluminium smelting works. This power station is still operational today. Coedty Reservoir is historically significant due to its involvement in the devastating Dolgarrog Dam Disaster of 1925. The failure of the Llyn Eigiau dam, located upstream, led to a surge of water that also breached the Coedty dam. This resulted in a catastrophic flood that swept through the village of Dolgarrog, causing the loss of 16 lives. Coedty dam is a "balance tip" dam, meaning water flows from it automatically when it reaches high levels. This excess water flows into a spectacular gorge below, which is used by outdoor pursuit groups. However, gorge walking here can be dangerous due to the sudden releases of water.

West Shore Beach lies on the south-western side of North Wales’ Llandudno headland. It is less busy than the more developed North Shore and has lovely views over Conwy Bay and out towards Anglesey. At low tide there is a large expanse of golden sand which is suitable for ball games and kitesurfing. As the beach faces west it enjoys some spectacular sunsets. Cars can be parked along West Parade and there is a small car park at the southern end of the road. The beach has a cafe and toilets and there is a quiet promenade along which toilets and a cafe can be found. There is a boating lake and young children’s play area close to the beach. Dogs are not allowed on the main section of beach between the two stone groynes from 1st May to 30th September. However, there is plenty of beach to either side that is dog-friendly year round.

Ffynnon Llugwy is a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales. It lies at a height of about 1,786 feet and covers an area of some 40 acres. It has a maximum depth of 146Ft

Ffynnon Llugwy lies at a height of about 1,786 feet (544 m) and covers an area of some 40 acres and has a maximum depth of 146 ft (45 m). Since the early twentieth century water has been taken from its outflow, Afon Llugwy to feed Llyn Cowlyd via a series of leats. Since the mid 1970s the lake has additionally acted as a reservoir for Bangor and eastern Anglesey, which necessitated the laying of an 11-mile pipeline to the water treatment works at Mynydd Llandegai. Afon Llugwy which flows via Capel Curig and Betws-y-coed before becoming a tributary of the River Conwy.

Eigiau Dam Disaster. On 2 November 1925 the failure of two dams caused a flood that swamped the village of Dolgarrog, killing 16 people. The disaster was started by the failure of the Eigiau Dam, a gravity dam owned by the Aluminium Corporation. The water released from the reservoir flooded downstream,[10] and overtopped the Coedty Dam, an embankment dam. This dam also subsequently failed, releasing the huge volume of water that flooded Dolgarrog.[11] Many more villagers could have been killed had they not been in the local theatre watching a film that night. The disaster at Dolgarrog led the British parliament to pass the Reservoirs (Safety Provisions) Act in 1930, which introduced laws on the safety of reservoirs. This has since been updated, and the current one is the Reservoirs Act, 1975.

Decent from drum is intense in the summer but beware of the slush when recent rain.

Big ole slog up. Loose gravel

A high, shallow lake in the Northern Carneddau, easily found at the top of the access road following the Afon Anafon. With incredible views from this high vantage point, it makes for a cracking and secluded wild swimming spot which makes the hard climb to get there all the more worthwhile!