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 and junior surfers competed in a knock-out competition. The UK Pro Surf Tour will be returning to Surf Snowdonia on 22 October 2017. At the rear of the site, on land owned by Surf Snowdonia, is a small length of track, home to the Dolgarrog Railway Society. This was established when the aluminum works was still running, the track being leased to the society. A large stack of rail - remaining from when the track to Dolgarrog Bridge and Dolgarrog station (over the river) was lifted in 1964 - still exists on site, and the aim is to relay track