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Maentwrog Dam

Maentwrog Dam

Highlight • Lake

Maentwrog Dam

Hiking

4.8

(32)

Mountain biking

4.6

(12)

Cycling

5.0

(10)

Running

5.0

(6)

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Location: Maentwrog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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December 7, 2022

Hiking

Maentwrog Dam was built in the 1920s to provide a source of hydroelectric power for the Maentwrog power station. Later in 1965 the lake also became a source of cooling water for the Trawsyfynydd nuclear power station.

October 12, 2022

Mountain biking

Dam that is easy to ride over, and the last paved section when riding around the lake anti-clockwise.

December 13, 2022

Running

Maentwrog Dam was built in the 1920s to provide a source of hydroelectric power. Later in 1965 the lake also became a source of cooling water for the nuclear power station.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Maentwrog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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