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
Idwal H. Edwards Idwal H. Edwards Idwal H. Edwards (5 April 1895 - 25 November 1981), born in Freedom, New York, was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force; he was a distinguished commander, rated command pilot, combat observer and aircraft observer. His father was Daniel Edwards, native of Wales, Pennsylvania, a Baptist minister serving churches across Pennsylvania. Idwal Edwards entered Bloomsburg State Normal School in December 1911 to prepare for a teaching career. He graduated from Bloomsburg State College (Bloomsberg State Normal School), class of 24 June 1914. He was honored at commencement for excelling in both scholarship and teaching