Llyn Aled is a lake on Mynydd Hiraethog in the

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. It is situated north of the A543 and to the north-east of the village of

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. It is a natural lake; however, a dam was built at its northern outlet to increase its size. It has an area of and is above sea level. One can reach the lake via the A543. There are a number of varieties of fish in the lake, including

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. The lake was used by the Llyn Aled Sailing Club (Clwb Hwylio Llyn Aled), but the club closed down due to a dwindling membership and the proximity of the much larger Llyn Brenig. The

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runs along the north side of the lake. Llyn Aled feeds the Llyn Aled Isaf reservoir. The lake is also the source of the River Aled, which flows northward.

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