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Llangorse Lake

Wales  >  United Kingdom

The largest natural lake in Wales, formed from an ice age glacial hollow, a centre for archaeology, and outdoor activities.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 30 jul 2022

Description

Llangorse Lake is surrounded by a patchwork of green hills, fields, meadows and hedgerows. Picturesque lake with reconstructed crannogs, camping/caravanning, boating, fishing, birding and an outdoor activity centre nearby. In the reedbeds are Trstenjak crvrkutić, Trstenjak rogožar and Svilorepi cvrčić, plus Barska strnadica. In late summer up to 3000 Bregunica and 400 Kanadska guska roost. Čvorak murmuration outside breeding season. Passage migrants such as Polojka, Ostrigar, Velika carska šljuka, Crvenonogi sprudnik, Muljača, Morski galeb and Ribar. Lastavičar and Riđa lunja soaring over the water. Otters possible at dawn and dusk.

Details

Access

From A40, turn right in the village of Bwlch, lake is on the left after 4 miles. Car park and cafe. Click on the P in the map to get directions. Pub in the village. 7 or 8 mile circular walk passes large bird hide, ancient church, and activity centre.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , City/village

Conditions

Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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