2004

SH6644 : Looking Down on Llyn Stwlan

taken 20 years ago, near to Tanygrisiau, Gwynedd, Wales

Looking Down on Llyn Stwlan
Looking Down on Llyn Stwlan
This is the top lake [1] of Ffestiniog Pumped Storage Scheme. The bottom lake and the power station [2] can be seen at the bottom of the mountain. Taken from the south ridge leading up Moelwyn Mawr [4].
1. Llyn Stwlan

The top reservoir of Ffestiniog Pumped Storage Scheme, which is held in place by Stwlan Dam, a highly visible local landmark (when it's not foggy).

2. Ffestiniog Power Station

Hydro-Electric based Power Station. The upper reservoir of the scheme is located high up on the slopes of Moelwyn Mawr.

3. Stwlan Dam

Large concrete Dam constructed in the 1960s to hold back Llyn Stwlan which is the top reservoir for Ffestiniog Power Station.

4. Moelwyn Mawr :: SH6544

At 770m above Sea Level Moelwyn Mawr is the highest peak in the Moelwyn Range. Mawr is Welsh for Large.


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Geographical Context: Uplands Geological interest Water resources Energy infrastructure Place: Stwlan Dam Category: Lakes and Rivers other tags: Storage Scheme South Reservoir Dam Mountain Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SH6644, 75 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Barry Hunter   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 2 June, 2004   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 8 March, 2005
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 664 444 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:58.8267N 3:59.4006W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 659 445
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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