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Llyn Tegid
Lake
Llyn Tegid (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈɬɨ̞n ˈtɛɡɨd]), also known as Bala Lake or Lake Bala in English, is a large freshwater glacial lake in Gwynedd, Wales. The River Dee, which has its source on the slopes of Dduallt in the mountains of Snowdonia, feeds the 3.7-by-0.5-mile (5.95 km × 0.80 km) lake. It was the largest natural body of water in Wales even before its level was raised by Thomas Telford to provide water for the Ellesmere Canal (later Llangollen Canal).
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- Where is Llyn Tegid?
- Llyn Tegid is a lake in Wales.
- Can you swim at Llyn Tegid?
- There is no fixed answer for Llyn Tegid: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Llyn Tegid in Wales. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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