Llyn Bochlwyd
OS Grid ref:- SH 654 592
Llyn Bochlwyd, a wild and rugged mountain tarn, surrounded by heather clad, boulder strewn slopes, is only accessible by footpath. The remote lake lies near to Llyn Ogwen in the Glyderau mountain range
and stands at an altitude of 555 metres (1821 feet). Llyn Bochlwyd has a surface area of 10.4 acres.
The lake is sometimes known as Lake Australia, due to the fact that its shape, when viewed from above, resembles that of Australlia.
Llyn Bochlwyd offers excellent panoramic views of the Glyderau, Y Garn and Nant Francon
A walk to Llyn Bochlwyd
Duration - around 4 hours
*(1) Commencing at Idwal Cottage by Llyn Ogwen take the footpath going ascending to the left of the shop and continue along this path to Llyn Idwal.
*(2) From Llyn Idwal follow the path which goes round to the left of the lake, The path begins to ascend gently, upon reaching a stream, croos it. Views of the Devil's Kitchen will appear on the left.
*(3) Follow the path which goes up to the left of the Kitchen, to arrive at Llyn y Cwn. Climb the scree slope to the left, leading to the summit of Glyder Fawr. Follow the path to Glyder Fach.
*(4) Continue on to the East down a slope which will cross the old Miners Track. From Bwlch Tryfan follow the clear path down to Llyn Bochlwyd. Follow the path down by the river which leaves the lake, to return to Idwal Cottage.