Glaslyn

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Glaslyn is a small glacial lake nestled high on the eastern slopes of Mount Snowdon in Snowdonia, Wales, known for its striking blue-green waters and dramatic mountain scenery.

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Glaslyn canonical 5

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Predicate Object
instanceOf glacial lake
lake in Wales
accessibleFrom Pen-y-Pass
associatedWith Snowdon summit paths
basinType cirque basin
climateZone temperate maritime
country Wales
elevation approximately 600 metres above sea level
etymology from Welsh "glas" (blue/green) and "lyn" (lake)
formedBy glacial activity
hasFeature clear water
glacially carved basin
surrounding rocky cliffs
hasReputation one of the most picturesque small lakes in Snowdonia
hasShoreType rocky shores
hydrologicalType freshwater lake
knownFor dramatic mountain scenery
striking blue-green waters
locatedIn Gwynedd
Snowdonia
north-west Wales
locatedOn Mount Snowdon
linked to: Snowdon
meaningOfName blue lake
nameLanguage Welsh
near Llyn Llydaw
Miners’ Track
linked to: Miner’s Track

Pyg Track
outflow Afon Glaslyn
partOf Snowdonia National Park
linked to: Eryri National Park
popularFor hiking
landscape photography
mountain walking
positionOnMountain eastern slopes of Snowdon
protectedAreaStatus within a national park
region Eryri (Snowdonia)
linked to: Eryri
scenicViewOf Crib Goch ridge
linked to: Crib Goch

Snowdon horseshoe
linked to: Snowdon Massif

Y Lliwedd
surroundedBy steep mountain slopes
usedFor nature appreciation
recreational walking
waterColor blue-green

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Referenced by (5)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Snowdon hasNearbyLake Glaslyn
Pyg Track hasViewOf Glaslyn
Yr Wyddfa hasViewOf Glaslyn
Snowdon Massif contains Glaslyn