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Tal-y-llyn in the region of Wales is a town in United Kingdom - some 179 mi or ( 288 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tal-y-llyn is now 01:22 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Swansea, Sheffield, Helens, Preston, and Pennal. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Swansea . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Tal-y-llyn ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The Awesome CAD WEST Low Flying Jet Site In Wales Mach Loop.
This was my first visit to the "Mach Loop" Whilst on holiday in north Wales in 2009. It was awesome, I was very lucky, on my first day there were over 30 passes, and on my second day loads of Typhoons ..
2011 Great Low Flying Jet Watching Holiday Wales Mach Loop The Roundabout
Went to the awesome Mach Loop or as the USAF call it The Roundabout in north wales, I spent four days 27/06/2011 to the 30/06/2011 watching the low flying jets. ..
2010 Low Flying Jet Watching Holiday In Wales. Mach Loop
Things have certainly got less busy at the Mach Loop, jets just fly in and do one circuit then fly off, so you have to be keeping a close eye on the horizon, because if you miss the jet on its first p ..
Scenic Corris Corner, Low Flying Jet Site In Wales. Mach Loop.
This site on the Mach Loop is popular with aviation photographers, because of the great topside shots with the lake in the background, its also good for vapour shots. The two F15 eagles in the video, ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tal-y-llyn Lake
Tal-y-llyn Lake, also known as Talyllyn Lake, Llyn Mwyngil or Llyn Myngul is a large glacial ribbon lake formed by a post-glacial massive landslip damming up the lake within the glaciated valley. It is situated at the foot of Cadair Idris, in the Snowdonia mountain range of Gwynedd, Wales. The River Dysynni flows from the lake, through the village of Abergynolwyn, and discharges into the sea north of Tywyn.
Located at 52.67 -3.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Cadair Idris
Cadair Idris or Cader Idris is a mountain in Gwynedd, Wales, which lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park. The peak, which is one of the most popular in Wales for walkers and hikers, is composed largely of Ordovician igneous rocks, with classic glacial erosion features such as cwms, moraines, striated rocks, and roches moutonnées.
Located at 52.70 -3.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Abercorris quarry
The Abercorris quarry (also known as Cwmodyn) was a slate quarry worked between the 1860s and the early 1950s. It was located at Corris Uchaf about 5 miles north of Machynlleth, in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. The quarry was connected to the Corris Railway which carried its products to the Cambrian Railways at Machynlleth for distribution.
Located at 52.66 -3.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Braichgoch Slate Mine
Braichgoch Slate Mine was a large slate mine located in Corris Uchaf, north Wales. It was worked continuously from 1787 until closure in 1970, apart from a hiatus in the 1900s. Most of the surface workings of the quarry were removed as part of a road widening and landscaping scheme in 1983.
Located at 52.65 -3.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Corris Railway
The Corris Railway is a narrow gauge preserved railway based in Corris on the border between Merionethshire and Montgomeryshire in Mid-Wales. The line opened in 1859, and originally ran from Machynlleth north to Corris and on to Aberllefenni. Branches served the slate quarries at Corris Uchaf, Aberllefenni, the isolated quarries around Ratgoed and quarries along the length of the Dulas Valley.
Located at 52.65 -3.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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