Cwm Idwal is a cirque (or corrie) in the Glyderau range of mountains in northern Snowdonia, the national park in the mountainous region of North Wales. Its main interest is to hill walkers and …

Cwm Idwal. The bowl shape of Cwm Idwal is very typical of a glacial Cwm, with a steep rear and side walls, moraines and a lake. Nant Ffrancon. Nant Ffrancon, to the north of Cwm Idwal is …

Explore beautiful ice-sculpted Cwm Idwal – a bowl-shaped hollow filled with the crystal clear waters of Llyn Idwal, world famous for its rock formations and rare and fragile plant life. Avoid …

Cwm Idwal is arguably one of the best places to see evidence of the tremendous geological events that shaped Eryri’s landscape. 450 million years ago, phenomenal geological forces …

During the year, the landscape changes at Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve. Depending on when you visit, you are likely to see different wildlife, too. In the spring, the rare Snowdon lily …

The visitor centre is located by the A5 road, about 5 miles south of Bethesda and about 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on Llyn Ogwen’s western end. There is a pay and display car park …

In 1954, Cwm Idwal was designated as the first National Nature Reserve in Wales, and today it is a very popular attraction for a wide range of visitors. The primary reason for designating Cwm …

The cwm or basin forms an amphitheatre behind a glacial lake, Llyn Idwal, and this makes the reserve one of the finest places to see how glaciation and the subsequent retreat of the …

Cwm Idwal is a spectacular hanging valley surrounded by some of the highest peaks in Snowdonia, serving as a classic example of a prospect dramatically sculptured by ice …

Cwm Idwal is a stunning hanging valley in the Glyderau Mountains of Snowdonia, 10 miles south-west of Bangor. In 1954 the area became the first Welsh National Nature Reserve, due to its …