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Llyn Peris
Reservoir
Llyn Peris is a lake in Snowdonia, Wales, approximately 1.8 km long and situated close to the villages of Llanberis and Nant Peris, and the smaller twin of Llyn Padarn. The lake was formed glacially and is an example of a moraine-dammed lake. Llyn Peris is named after Saint Peris, an early Christian saint of whom little is known.
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- Where is Llyn Peris?
- Llyn Peris is a reservoir in Wales.
- Can you swim at Llyn Peris?
- There is no fixed answer for Llyn Peris: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Llyn Peris in Wales. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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