Llyn Crafnant Snowdonia |
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Llyn Crafnant lies in a beautiful valley in Snowdonia, North Wales where
the northern edge of the Gwydir Forest meets the lower slopes
of the Carneddau mountains. The head of the valley offers a profile
of crags which are silhouetted at sunset, and many people regard
the lake as one of the most beautiful spots in North Wales. Indeed,
the Forest Park guide (2002) states that "the view along
Llyn Crafnant is one of the most breathtaking views in all Snowdonia." At
63 acres it is the best part of a mile long, although it was
clearly once much longer - its southern end shows the evidence
of centuries of silting. Crafnant takes its name from “craf”,
an old Welsh word for garlic and “nant”, a stream.
Even today the valley of Afon Crafnant smells of wild garlic
when it flowers. |
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