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Sunken Village of Lake Vyrnwy – Giant Hand of Lake Vyrnwy loop from Lake Vyrnwy

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Sunken Village of Lake Vyrnwy – Giant Hand of Lake Vyrnwy loop from Lake Vyrnwy

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Sunken Village of Lake Vyrnwy – Giant Hand of Lake Vyrnwy loop from Lake Vyrnwy

01:32

5.26km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

85 m

Sunken Village of Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Settlement

You can see the sunken village including the bridge over the old river when the reservoir levels are low.

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2

307 m

Giant Hand of Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Forest

Felled Then Sculpted into a hand in legacy of the once was the tallest tree in the UK! Stood at then 147m in all her glory unfortunately from a storm …

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3

307 m

Hand Sculpture of the Tallest Tree in the UK

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic sculpture created from a dead tree.

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5.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

581 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

581 m

581 m

448 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Monday 18 May

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8°C

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