Llyn Goddionduon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Llyn Goddionduon |
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lake shore, looking in a southerly direction
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 Llyn Goddionduon
Location in Conwy
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| Location | Gwydir Forest, North Wales |
| Coordinates | 53°6′36″N 3°51′49″W / 53.11000°N 3.86361°W |
| Type | natural |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
Llyn Goddionduon is a quiet, natural lake hidden deep inside the Gwydir Forest in north Wales. It sits high up, about 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The lake covers an area of about 10 acres (40,000 m2), which is roughly the size of five football fields.
This beautiful lake is completely surrounded by tall, green coniferous trees. Even though it's remote, a special track leads right up to it. This path helps firefighters get water if there's a forest fire. It's also used by people who love to fish.
What Makes Llyn Goddionduon Special?
Llyn Goddionduon is quite unique because it is a completely natural lake. Many other lakes in the Gwydir Forest were actually built or changed by people. They were often created to supply water to the old mines that used to operate all over the forest. But Llyn Goddionduon formed all on its own, which makes it a special natural spot.
The Mystery of the Lake's Name
The name Llyn Goddionduon is a bit of a puzzle! Some people believe the lake's real name should be Llyn y Goeden, which means "Lake of the Tree" in Welsh. They think that an old mistake on maps led to the name Goddionduon. In Welsh, duon means "black," but Goddion isn't a known word. So, the full name doesn't quite make sense in Welsh.
Fishing and Local Use
Llyn Goddionduon is a popular spot for fishing. The Betws-y-coed Anglers Club makes sure the lake is stocked with brown trout, so there are always fish for anglers to catch.
Long ago, in 1890, a hotel called Cobden's Hotel in Capel Curig (which is over a mile away) advertised that its guests could come and fish in this lake. Today, the Army Training Camp, also in Capel Curig, still uses Llyn Goddionduon as a source for their water supply.
