Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve and Estate ( pronounced Vern-Wee ) is in the county of Powys, Wales, UK. Its stone-built dam, built in the 1880s, was the first of its kind in the world. The nature reserve and the area around it are jointly managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), and Severn Trent Water. It was built for the purpose of supplying Liverpool and the districts later designated as Merseyside with fresh water. It flooded the head of the Vyrnwy valley and submerged the small village of Llanwddyn. Today it is a popular retreat, for people in the West Midlands and Merseyside for days out, and also for ornithologists, cyclists, and hikers. The reserve is designated as a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area, and a Special Area of Conservation. (Source: Wikipedia) For me, this was the hardest video I have made. It's a hell of a place to get to from where I live & the roads up to the lake are horrendous. I was absolutely knackered before I even got there but it is such a truly beautiful and special place it was well worth the effort. For anyone with physical disabilities it is great. The cafe & RSPB hide are in the small car park close to the damn and the RSPB shop is close by too. There are plenty of stopping places around the lake. There is a picnic area on the opposite side of the lake to the water tower and there are various little waterfalls too with the largest being at the far end of the lake. By the time we had had a very late lunch in the cafe the light was starting to fade and the autumn colours were just breathtaking. It's taken me nearly all day to edit the video and put it together as my laptop keeps kicking me offline every two or three minutes. Patience is a virtue lol. Many thanks for watching & I hope you have a lovely weekend. Song: Runs With The Wind - Juliana

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