Llyn Mair
| Llyn Mair | |
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| looking towards Coed Llyn Y Garnedd | |
| Location | North Wales |
| Coordinates | 52°57′04″N 4°00′28″W / 52.95119°N 4.00787°WCoordinates: 52°57′04″N 4°00′28″W / 52.95119°N 4.00787°W |
| Lake type | artificial lake |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
Llyn Mair (Welsh for 'Mary's lake') is a 14-acre (57,000 m2) artificial lake located at SH652412 in North Wales. It lies in the area of Tan-y-Bwlch, a little above Plas Tan-y-Bwlch, and is in the catchment area of the River Dwyryd. It was created by William Edward Oakeley (of Plas Tan-y-bwlch) as a 21st birthday present to his daughter Mair and as a water supply.[when?]
The lake is set alongside the B4410 road, a minor road linking the village of Rhyd. The position of the lake bordered with ancient oak woods and its tranquil appearance makes this a popular picnic site for visitors and it also provides a starting point for a number of local country walks. There is some limited parking available just off the road.
The narrow gauge Ffestiniog Railway runs through the woods above the lake and Tan-y-Bwlch railway station can be reached on foot from the lake.
The lake also has a notable echo because of the shape of the surrounding hills.
