Lakes and Reservoirs
See also List of lakes in Wales
The largest natural lake in Wales is Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), followed by Llangorse Lake.
Wales contains many man-made reservoirs, some of which are popular resorts for outdoor activities such as sailing and fishing. The largest are in the Elan Valley, including the Claerwen. Others notable reservoirs include Lake Vyrnwy, Talybont Reservoir, and Llyn Brianne.
Read more about this topic: Geography Of Wales
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