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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Pattern of hills and trees around lake