We followed a recommended walk around Tal-Y-Lyn lake. We followed woodland walks up through the…read moremountain on the far side left of the lake up towards a steep incline (on the southern flanks of cader idris). We went as far as the farm at the top and down past thefarm and the falls and along the mud tracks to the lake at the bottom. We then walked along the road to get back to our start point. The scenery along the mountains and from the roads were so beautiful. The circular walk took about 3 hours and was about 5 and a half miles. In the summer seasons the nearby pubs and hotels would be open but in winter months it is a great idea to pack a flask and a picnic. I had so much fun along this track and thoroughly recommend it!

These six Elan Lakes are altogether around 7 miles long and the whole area is great for walkers…read more Each reservoir has a different character - my own favourite being Penygarreg as it is surrounded more by trees than moorland, and is particularly beautiful. The stone dams and their valve towers are very picturesque. You can see why this area is called the 'Lake District of Wales'!

A beautiful lake to visit when in north Wales and somewhere we've been several times. It's four…read moremiles long and one mile wide (the largest lake in Wales in fact) and near to the little town of Bala which is close to its northern end. It's a great lake for watersports of all kinds and kayaks and yachts can be hired locally. It's also a protected wildlife site; there are many species of fish which live in the depths of the lake, including a fish called a gwyniad which is no longer found anywhere else in the UK! The Bala Lake Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway which travels around the eastern banks of the lake. The primary station is at Llanuwchllyn at the southern end and the trip takes about an hour. A marvellous area for walking too.

I love coming here and have walked on both sides of the estuary, up on the side of one of the…read moremountains and along the connecting road/rail bridge between Barmouth and Fairbourne. There are wonderful views wherever you are. On the south side the footpath takes you through Abergwynant Woods and there is an RSPB Nature Reserve nearby. Well worth a visit, particularly if you like walking or cycling.

Parked by the railway just outside Fairbourne and walked across the estuary toll bridge to…read morebarmouth. 70p fee but lovely views. Will do this again.

Two reservoirs well worth a visit found high in the Brecon Beacons and perfect for walking along…read morethe banks and around the whole area. The smaller of the two is 12 acres and the other is more than four times larger. There are very few buildings in the vicinity; the ones that are there are run down and practically in ruins. The scenery is lovely with mountain views and there are many conifer plantations as well. I went there yesterday and enjoyed a walk in the spring sunshine. There were a few people fishing and a couple of others walking their dogs. You can park at the end of the cul-de-sac road next to the Lower Neuadd Reservoir.

I've walked alongside this reservoir as part of a 50 mile 'Taff Trail' sponsored walk (between…read moreBrecon and Cardiff), but it's also a lovely place to visit for a shorter walk along the banks. You can walk across the dam wall at the end of the reservoir too. There are car parking places here and there, bird hides and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. On my last visit I saw several herons there. The nearest village is Talybont-on-Usk on the way to Brecon where there is a shop, post office and pubs.

Very poor for water sports, used to be good many years ago but way way to expensive know, just to…read moremany restrictions.