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Llyn Brenig

Wales  >  United Kingdom

Large open upland lake surrounded by pine trees. Breeding Fiskeørn, songbird feeders, a visitor centre and a bird hide on the far side of the lake.

Added* by Ryan Marsh
Most recent update 1 april 2024

Description

Llyn Brenig is a reservoir located on Denbigh Moors in North Wales. It is a large open upland lake surrounded by pine trees and moorland. A pair of Fiskeørn breeds at the lake. The Brenig Osprey Project provides a manned viewpoint, a hide, and online video streaming of the nest during the nesting season. Fiskeørn can be seen at the lake from April until August.

Details

Access

Llyn Brenig is situated in North Wales, in the heart of the Denbigh Moors and on the border between the counties of Conwy and Denbighshire. On site you will find a Visitor Centre and Café with disabled access, cycle hub with bike hire, picnic sites, toilets, ample parking for cars and bikes. You can also drive and park near the bird hide on the far NE side of the lake. Click on a P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Summer , Autumn , Spring

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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