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Things to see and places to go
Just 4 miles outside
the village lies one of the "Seven Wonders of Wales", Pistyll Rhaeadr.
At a staggering 240 feet, this waterfall is over twice the height of
Niagara Falls! It's awesome power really does have to be seen to be believed.
The more energetic will enjoy the rugged walk to the top and the
stunning views that are afforded there, the more laid-back may prefer a
meal or a drink at the Restaurant at the foot of the falls.
A Few miles up
the road is one of the most breathtaking sights in the whole of Wales,
Lake Vyrnwy. The dramatically
contrasting landscape of Snowdonia - craggy mountains, wild moorland,
forests, spectacular waterfalls - all combine to create a bewitching
backdrop to Lake Vyrnwy itself.
A century ago the Vyrnwy Valley looked very different: The Corporation
of Liverpool began work on the huge masonry dam in 1881 to create a new
fresh water supply for their city.
Apart from land for the lake, they
purchased the surrounding 24,000 acre catchment area to control the
purity of the water, and this enabled them to enhance the great scenic
beauty of the area. This colossal project even involved relocating the
former village of Llanwddyn.
The lake took
two years to fill and the water first flowed to Liverpool in 1891. An
official ceremony in 1910 conducted by HRH the Prince of Wales marked
the completion of the works.
Wildlife is in abundance, with 16,000 acres being a dedicated
RSPB reserve, Lake Vyrnwy is a country lover's paradise where peace and
tranquility abounds.
Guests will have
complimentary and unlimited access to a stretch of the River in
Llanrhaeadr where they can while away the hours in this tranquil and
peaceful setting.
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