Llyn Goddionduon is a remote lake in the Gwydir Forest in North Wales. It lies at a height of 794 ft (242 m) and covers an area of 10 acres (40,000 m2). It is totally surrounded by coniferous forest, although a track leads up to it, enabling a water supply in the event of fire, and anglers also use this path.
It is unusual in that it is totally natural, whereas nearly all of the other lakes in the forest have been partially or totally constructed as water sources for the mines which were scattered throughout the Forest.
Some sources state that the correct name of the lake should be Llyn y Goeden (Lake of the Tree), but that an error on the maps resulted in the name Goddinduon (duon means “black” in Welsh, but Goddion is not a known word)
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simply wonderful
Thank you very much
– Derek Fogg
Derek, this is beautiful! Love the tree silhouette framing that wonderful scenery!
So glad you like it
– Derek Fogg
nice one Derek I have been watching out for this one and its amazing
Thanks Adrian
– Derek Fogg
Lovely framing and contrasting light Derek, great work!!
Thanks a lot
– Derek Fogg
amazing work
Thanks very much
– Derek Fogg
This is beautiful Derek.
Please consider adding it to this group.
Thanks Richard
Thanks also for tip on the group I will add it
– Derek Fogg
Very peaceful shot!
Thanks for your comment
– Derek Fogg
Wonderful colour and lighting in this beautiful and serene image.
Thanks for your comment which is really appreciated
– Derek Fogg