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Dyfi Valley and MachynllethLlyn Barfog
The bearded lake in the hills above the Dyfi estuary, where Arthur is said to have dragged a monster out of the water.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi / 6 km
- Time
- 2 hr 15
- Ascent
- 280 m
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Head up from the lane onto the open hill and to the lake, returning by a loop with estuary views. Steep at the start.
Worth knowing
- Carn March Arthur nearby is a rock said to bear the hoofprint of Arthur’s horse.
- The name means bearded lake, from the water lilies that fringe it.
- The lanes up from the valley are extremely narrow with almost no parking.
What you’ll see
The lake and its lilies, the hoofprint stone, and the Dyfi estuary far below.
Background
The legend has Arthur hauling an afanc from the lake, and the stone marking where his horse braced against the effort.