Llyn Dinas
| Llyn Dinas | |
|---|---|
River Glaslyn | |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 66 acres (27 ha) |
| Max. depth | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Llyn Dinas is a
River Glaslyn
.
Llyn Dinas lies on the valley floor a few miles north of Beddgelert at an altitude of about 55 metres above sea level. It has an area of 60 acres (240,000 m2) and is fairly shallow, with the maximum depth only 10 metres. The lake offers good fishing for salmon and trout.
It takes its name from the nearby
Giraldus Cambrensis
an eagle used to perch on it once a week, anticipating battle between the men of the three cantrefs.
References
- Geraint Roberts (1995) The lakes of Eryri Carreg Gwalch ISBN 0-86381-338-0