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Llyn Barfog
Lake
Cool today
Editor's Notes
Llyn Barfog — the 'Bearded Lake' — is a small upland lake in the hills above Aberdyfi, thick with water lilies in summer. It is steeped in Arthurian legend: King Arthur is said to have dragged a monstrous afanc from its waters, with a nearby rock bearing his horse's hoofprint.
lake in Gwynedd, Wales
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Weather at Llyn Barfog
H: 64° L: 47°
Clear
53°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
80%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
50°
3 AM
48°
6 AM
47°
9 AM
56°
12 PM
62°
3 PM
64°
6 PM
63°
9 PM
55°
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- Where is Llyn Barfog?
- Llyn Barfog is a lake in Wales.
- Can you swim at Llyn Barfog?
- There is no fixed answer for Llyn Barfog: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Llyn Barfog in Wales. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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