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Llangollen
A very deep, completely clear azure blue lake at the bottom of a spectacular quarry crater (Moel-y-Faen). Steep scramble...
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Fairbourne
A very deep, clear green’blue pool (50m x 30m) in a mysterious cavern entered via a short dark tunnel....
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Maentwrog
A beautiful wild gorge, off the tourist track, with 2km woodland walk to high Waterfall or Gorge with deep...
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Betws-y-Coed
A picturesque, narrow gorge with access for ﾣ1. Some large rocks to sit on and a deep section down...
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Dolgellau
A large deep plunge pool at this littlevisited Waterfall or Gorge, set among the ruins of a former goldmine....
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Golan
A clear blue tarn in a hidden cleft, at the head of one of most remote and beautiful valleys...
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Harlech
A tarn in the remote northern Rhinogs, with cliffs for jumping and fabulous views of the sea. Good hotel...
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Tanygrisiau
Two small shallow tarns at 500m at the head of Croesor valley. Fantastic views of Cnicht and the sea....
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Corris Uchaf
A huge, dramatic glacial cwm in the crater of Cadair Idris set beneath 400m high mountain walls. It’s a...
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Beddgelert
A 1km-long valley lake at the foot of Snowdon with stunning craggy backdrop. Accessible directly from the main road.
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Beddgelert
An extended series of pools and falls starting close to the Snowdon Watkins path. Rather overlooked but popular with...
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Llanberis
A deep blue lake set under a 100m steep rock wall, famous in climbing and traditional folklore. Beach on...
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Maentwrog, Power Station (SW-bound, Unmarked), Snowdonia National Park, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd LL41, UK
Canyoning is travelling in canyons using a variety of techniques that may include other outdoor activities such as walking,...
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Llanberis
this may not be secluded but is a beautiful place to swim. I swim here twice a week. You...
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Near Betws y coed
a long, thin tarn at the top of a steep wooded valley with a good footpath to the east...
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53.0561, -4.2393
Enter description for your listing.A vast, wild site with many fascinating overgrown ruins, like a Welsh Angkor Wat. Circumnavigate...
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