This is a lovely view of the
whole area around Snowdon. Take some time to read the plaque and
also think what it could of looked like in the last ice
age.
Llyn Padarn is a glacially
formed lake in Snowdonia, Gwynedd, North Wales, and is an example
of a moraine dammed lake. The lake is approximately 2 miles (3.2
km) long and at its deepest point is 94 feet (29 m) deep. At its
south-eastern end it is linked to the neighbouring Llyn Peris
(which forms the lower reservoir of the Dinorwig power station).
The town of Llanberis lies on the southern banks of the
lake.
The outflow of Llyn Padarn is
on the northern shore and is called Afon Rhythallt, which passes by
the village of Brynrefail, Gwynedd and becomes Afon Seiont below
Pont Rhythallt, near Llanrug. It reaches the sea at
Caernarfon.
Padarn Country Park is
located on the northern flank of the lake, including Coed Allt Wen,
a rare and ancient sessile oak woodland. Both the woodland and Llyn
Padarn are designated as Sites of Special Scientific
Interest.
The Llanberis Lake Railway
also runs along its northern bank and various recreational
activities take place on the lake, especially during the summer.
These include canoeing, boating and fishing.
The cache is a magnetic
nano.
DRIVE BY
CACHE
Parking next to
GZ
Park and
Grab
