Llyn (Lake) Alaw on the Island of Anglesey,
North Wales.
One spot to fish at Llyn Alaw
This man made lake was completed in 1966, and covers an area
of approximately 315 hectares. It is 4.8 kilometres long, and
yet is only 5.2 metres at its deepest.
It produces 35 million litres of water each and every day, which
is fed to underground reservoirs and gravity fed to consumers
on Anglesey.
The `Alaw` is a multi type leisure venue, ideal for a picnic,
fishing, walking, birdwatching, and wildlife. It is also the
starting
point for one of the four main cycle trails on Anglesey, fully
signed with the brown signposts displaying a cycle and the word
NICO (Goldfinch). The cycle routes follow mainly country roads,
which just occasionally cross an A or a B road. There are also
shortcuts
on all of the four tours.
As a result of professional habitat management, Llyn Alaw is
an award winning conservation site. It is also a site of Special
Scientific Interest due to its large numbers of wildfowl and
common terns which have set their nests on one of the islands
of the lake. Bird boxes have been erected to house many species,
like owls, bats, and tits. In the spring and summer months Warblers
can be found feeding on the many insects and nesting in the scrub.
Flocks of Linnets and other finches can be seen feeding on the
grass and flower seeds.
With its many picnic and seating areas, Llyn Alaw is a day out
regardless of your specific interests. Don`t forget to bring
a picnic.
Expanse of water at Llyn Alaw
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A great spot for fishing or birdwatching
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A park and fish spot on Llyn Alaw
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Whilst at Llyn Alaw I noticed this ruin which certainly doesn't
look contemporary and I present the photos here for your opinion.
It has a large stone each side of the entrance and is in an enclosure,
indicative - in my opinion - of being of some age.
Ruins at Llyn Alaw
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What appears to be a round house at Llyn Alaw
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Entrance to a Llyn Alaw Ruin
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An enclosure at Llyn Alaw
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