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Cwm Idwal Nature reserve
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Overview
Discover a landscape that was sculptured by ice thousands of years ago. Cwm Idwal has the glacial lake of Llyn Idwal at its centre, is encircled by some of Wales' most impressive mountains and is home to a variety of rare and protected arctic-alpine plant species.
Hostels nearby
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