Repairs and improvements to a footpath and walls surrounding an Eryri lake have been given the go-ahead. It is hoped work on five areas of the route surrounding Llyn Cynwch at Brithdir, Gwynedd, will help prevent shoreline erosion whilst “safeguarding” the route’s future – and improve it as an “all ability” site. The route is part of the 5km ‘Precipice Walk’ and is known for its stunning views across Eryri National Park.
The lake is located to the north of Dolgellau and to the south of the villages of Ganllwyd and Llanfachreth. Pwllheli man charged with fraud over caravan sale Pwllheli man denies assault Take part in Snowdon Sunset Walk to raise money for charity Mwy o ffrydio byw nag erioed o Eisteddfod yr Urdd ar S4C Clic Improvements were approved by Eryri National Park Authority’s planning and access committee on Wednesday, 22 May. They agreed to a plan which will see the track and a wall replaced by a traditional dry stone retaining wall.
The plans state: “The proposed works are to be undertaken to an existing footpath surrounding Llyn Cynwch, which is located within an area of natural beauty and provides panoramas, visible from other viewpoints.” The Precipice Walk also goes through part of the Nannau estate which dates back to the 12th century, and is steeped in Welsh history. The route ends on the shores of Llyn Cynwch, a working reservoir that provides nearby Dolgellau with water.
The application concerns land owned by Dwr Cymru. However, the su.