Llyn Idwal into Llyn Idwal from around Cwm Idwal. One small river flows out and joins the Afon Ogwen river at Pont Pen-y-Benglog near Ogwen Cottage, immediately above the Rhaeadr Ogwen waterfall. The lake is easily accessible on foot via a 900-metre long stone-paved path from Ogwen Cottage on the main A5 road. Another path encircles the lake. Two paths lead from opposite sides of the lake to the top of the ridge close to the Twll Du (Devil's Kitchen), but these paths become rather steep in places. They lead to Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr. There is a small pebble beach
Surf Snowdonia season, prior to winter closure in 2015, the surf lagoon was booked at an average of 97% occupancy. Reaction to the facility from professional surfers has been favourable - On 18-19 September 2015, Surf Snowdonia hosted Red Bull Unleashed, the world's first stadium surf contest, with 24 surfers from around the world. The event, watched by 2,000 spectators on the final day, was won by Hawaiian surfer Albee Layer, who beat New Zealander Billy Stairmand in the final. On 24 October 2016 Surf Snowdonia hosted the first ever Surf Snowdonia Pro UK Surf Challenge, when the UK’s top male, female