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Nature in Conwy County Borough

Breathtaking Natural Wonders

This collection explores the diverse geology of Conwy and the Snowdonia National Park, featuring the rugged peaks of the Carneddau and Glyderau ranges. It includes the distinctive limestone headland of the Great Orme and the dramatic multi-step cascade of Swallow Falls. The list spans glacial lakes like Llyn Crafnant and industrial reservoirs such as Llyn Brenig, alongside specialized climbing spots like the Milestone Buttress and the archaeological site of Bontnewydd Cave.

Breathtaking Natural Wonders — Map
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Great Orme

The Great Orme is a limestone headland on the north coast of Wales, north-west of the town of Llandudno.
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Conwy Falls

Conwy Falls is a waterfall on the River Conwy at Bro Garmon in Conwy County Borough in Wales.
John Fielding / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Glyder Fach

Glyder Fach is a mountain in Snowdonia, north-west Wales, and is the second highest of the Glyderau and the sixth highest in Wales.
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Swallow Falls

A multi-step waterfall on the River Llugwy where the water cascades through a narrow chasm.
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Carnedd Dafydd

Carnedd Dafydd is a mountain peak in the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, Wales, and is the third highest peak in Wales, or the fourth if Crib…
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Coedty Reservoir

Coedty Reservoir is a reservoir in Snowdonia, North Wales. It is fed by the waters of Afon Porth-llwyd which flows from Llyn Eigiau.
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Llyn Melynllyn

Llyn Melynllyn is a lake within the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales.
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Llyn Dulyn

Llyn Dulyn is a lake on the edge of the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales.
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Llyn Cwmffynnon

Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon is a lake in Snowdonia, below the summit of Moel Berfedd in Cwmffynnon.
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Llyn Crafnant

Llyn Crafnant is a lake that lies in a valley in Wales where the northern edge of the Gwydir Forest meets the lower slopes of the Carneddau…
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Ogwen Falls

A series of waterfalls where the River Ogwen drops from Llyn Ogwen into the Nant Ffrancon valley.
Hogyn Lleol / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fairy Falls

The Fairy Falls is a waterfall in the village of Trefriw, north Wales.
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White Waterfall

A remote waterfall located on the Afon Gain within the southern reaches of Snowdonia.
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Tin Can Alley

A narrow, steep-sided gully near Llyn Ogwen frequently used for scrambling and technical approaches.
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Glyder Fach North Face

A dramatic rock face on the second-highest peak of the Glyderau, known for its jagged pinnacles and the Cantilever Stone.
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Llech Ddu

A prominent, dark cliff face on the northern side of Carnedd Dafydd, used for technical rock and winter climbing.
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Milestone Buttress

A popular climbing crag on the lower western slopes of Tryfan, easily accessible from the A5 road.
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Tryfan East Face

A massive rock wall on Tryfan featuring classic scrambling and multi-pitch climbing routes.
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Tryfan East Face

A prominent cliff on the eastern flank of Tryfan, known for its verticality and the Heather Terrace path.
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Tryfan East Face

Steep rock face on Tryfan featuring technical climbing routes like Bastow Buttress.
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Tryfan East Face

A significant climbing area on Tryfan's eastern side offering various historical rock routes.
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Llyn Serw

A remote upland lake situated on the Migneint moorland, surrounded by protected peat bogs.
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Crib Lem

A sharp rock ridge on the western side of Carnedd Llewelyn, offering a classic grade 1 scramble.
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Graig goch

A rocky outcrop and cliff located in the southern terrain of Snowdonia near the Afon Gain.
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Old Reservoir

Small upland body of water related to historical local water management.
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Gwern Engan

A small lake and marshy area located near the Conwy Valley in a woodland setting.

Flooded New Vein Workings

A reservoir formed within the remains of former mining excavations.

Brenig Reservoir

A large man-made reservoir and nature reserve featuring archaeological trails and a visitor center.

Clogwyn Maen-coch

A cliff face located within the rugged and remote terrain of the Migneint moorland.

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Elsi is a lake located above the village of Betws-y-coed in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.

Old Reservoir

Upland wetland area associated with historical water systems.

Chyth Lyn

Small lake located in the hills overlooking the Conwy Valley.

Gors Cesyg

An area of upland wetland and peat bog located near the Alwen Reservoir.

Llyn Sarnau

A shallow lake in the Gwydir Forest surrounded by coniferous plantation.

Bontnewydd Cave

Archaeological site where Neanderthal remains and prehistoric tools dating back 230,000 years were discovered.

Graig Wen

A rocky cliff and hillside located in the southern region of the national park.

Craig y Llyn

A steep cliff overlooking the glacial valley of Cwm Penamnen.
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