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Glaslyn

Lake · Beddgelert Community ·

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"This heart-shaped lake halfway up Snowdon is the perfect swimming spot for lovers. Even more romantic, Welsh folklore has it that this was where King Arthur had Sir Bedivere throw Excalibur and where Arthur's body was later placed in a boat to be carried away to Avalon."

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Heart-shaped lake, swimming spot, folklore of King Arthur's Excalibur

hiking

beautiful views

snowdon

miners path

parking difficult

walking

quiet

Caernarfon LL55 4UL, UK Get directions

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Heart-shaped lake, swimming spot, folklore of King Arthur's Excalibur

hiking

beautiful views

snowdon

miners path

parking difficult

walking

quiet

Caernarfon LL55 4UL, UK Get directions

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