Point of interest

Stwlan dam

5 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Delyth
April 25, 2022
This dam is nestled in the mountains directly behind the cottage. You can't see it until you walk up to it- or walk along the power station lake causeway. Its lake feeds the HYDRO power station. Follow the road up to the upper village of 'Dolrhedyn' (behind Tanygrisiau) and instead of taking the right to the Cwmorithin mine walk, take a left up the tarmac path to the dam. This route is particularly amazing on a bike downhill, if you have the stamina. Amazing views from the dam.
This dam is nestled in the mountains directly behind the cottage. You can't see it until you walk up to it- or walk along the power station lake causeway. Its lake feeds the HYDRO power station. Follow the road up to the upper village of 'Dolrhedyn' (behind Tanygrisiau) and instead of taking the ri…
Greg
August 31, 2020
Sightseeing dam, with a cafe on the opposite side of the road. Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3TP

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Ffestiniog, Wales