What's here? at Lake Vyrnwy
Available on site
Coed y Capel car park, 150 m from dam. Blue Badge bays. Tarmac surface. Slight gradient. Drop-off point 25 m from entrance. No height restrictions.
Main car park 300m from dam. Blue Badge bays. Tarmac surface. Slight gradient within car park. Level access to play park. Steep incline to dam and visitor hub. No height restrictions.
Gender neutral - One accessible toilet in the main toilet block (RADAR key needed).
Baby changing facilities are available.
There are areas in the main hub that are accessible to both wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The Café and adjacent Coed y Capel Hide are accessible; there are also accessible toilets on site too.
The sculpture park (island below the dam) is also accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs, which can be accessed via the main car park which also has disabled spots.
However, the wider area of the reserve has uneven surfaces, steep inclines, kissing gates and stream crossings via stepping stones.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
There are areas in the main hub that are accessible to both wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The Café and adjacent Coed y Capel Hide are accessible; there are also accessible toilets on site too.
The sculpture park (island below the dam) is also accessible for both wheelchairs and pushchairs, which can be accessed via the main car park which also has disabled spots.
However, the wider area of the reserve has uneven surfaces, steep inclines, kissing gates and stream crossings via stepping stones.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
Toilets are open between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
There are three hides at Lake Vyrnwy.
Coed Y Capel hide has an access ramp, dedicated wheelchair spaces and windows at different heights. It is 25 m from car park. Moveable chairs. Large picture windows. Step-free level access.
Glan y Llyn/ Lakeside hide, 68 m, on very uneven, rocky access path. Moveable seating. Small incline via ramp with handrails. Low viewing slots.
Canmlwyddiant/ Centenary Hide, 600 m, on fairly level ground. Ramp without handrail. Fixed seating. Low viewing slots.
The Waterfall Trail (Green) - 2 miles, 45-60 minutes. Includes a stile, two kissing gates, a bridge and has a stream crossing using steppingstones.
The Reservoir View Trail (Red) - 7 miles as a circular walk and can take 3hrs to 3.5hrs to complete. Gentle inclines, except for one steep boggy section.
The Wildlife Way (Yellow) - 1.3 miles as a circular walk and can take 30 minutes to 45 minutes. One steep incline with a stile.
The Wildlife Trail (Blue) - 3 miles as a circular walk and can take 1.5hrs to 2hrs. There are two strenuous climbs.
The Campbell Trail - sorry, not wheelchair or pushchair accessible.
The Dam View Trail (Orange) - 0.9miles as a circular walk. Includes steps and one moderate incline. Gravel path or tarmac surface.
There is an information point at the southern end of the dam with details of trails.
Groups are welcome, from small to large, with plenty of parking for cars and space for limited number of coaches.
There are camping sites and other accommodation nearby.
Schools booking information:
Visit Lake Vyrnwy and immerse your students in unique and memorable learning experiences.
You can choose from a selection of half or full-day programmes that will get your group exploring the natural world with exciting hands-on activities.
Led by experienced and dedicated learning staff, programmes are linked to curriculum topics and are carefully crafted so that you and your classes get the most out of their time outdoors.
Step-free, level access throughout. Moveable seating. Non-slip vinyl floor. Evenly and well-lit.
Our play area features a den-building area, mud kitchen, climbing wall, climbing frame, tunnels and slide and accessible picnic tables.
Level access from main car park. Note that the surface within the playground is grass.
There are five picnic areas at the reserve. One table at Old Village car park and all at Llechwedd Du (access via steps or a ramp) have a space for a wheelchair user. All others except Triangular Green have level access.
There are accessible picnic tables in the playground.
The visitor centre is currently closed
We have no café or refreshments on site but visitors can get food and drinks from the Artisans café, next to the Coed y Capel car park, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel (around one mile from dam) or Dafarn Newydd Stores (in Llanwddyn village,one mile away).
Not available on site
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Restrictions
Lake Vyrnwy is an open reserve with a large population of ground-nesting birds and livestock. For this reason we ask that dogs are kept on leads at all times.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.