| Llyn Gwynant | |
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) Looking west down the pass towards Llyn Gwynant | |
)  Llyn Gwynant | |
| Location | Snowdonia, Wales |
| Coordinates | 53°03′N 4°02′W / 53.050°N 4.033°W |
| Type | natural |
| Primary inflows | River Glaslyn |
| Primary outflows | River Glaslyn |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 50 ha (120 acres) |
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Approach to Llyn Gwynant, from Capel Curig, ca.1840
Llyn Gwynant is a lake in Snowdonia, Wales.
Llyn Gwynant lies on the River Glaslyn, in the Nant Gwynant valley, and is about 1¼ miles (2 km) north east of Llyn Dinas; the village of Bethania lies between them.
Snowdon lies 2 miles (3 km) to the north west. The lake is natural, having been formed by glacial action and is 120 acres (50 hectares) in size. It is a popular place for canoeing and kayaking with easy access from the A498 road which runs along its south bank.
It was used as a filming location in the 2003 film 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life'.
The view towards Llyn Gwynant and Moel Hebog is one of the most photographed in Snowdonia.
External links
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite
- Film Locations
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llyn Gwynant and surrounding area