The Flash (lake)

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The Flash (Welsh: Y Flash or historically Pwll Gwenllian)[1] or Gresford Flash is a lake located near Borras and Gresford, in Wrexham County Borough, Wales.

The Flash
Gresford Flash
Frozen lake with birds on top of it
The Flash in winter
Location of the lake in Wales.
Location of the lake in Wales.
The Flash
LocationWales
Coordinates53°04′34″N 2°58′36″W / 53.0760°N 2.9767°W / 53.0760; -2.9767
Typeartificial lake

The Flash is an artificial lake which is commonly used for sailing and other recreational pursuits. The lake covers just under 50,000 square metres in an area between Gresford and Borras.[2] Gresford Sailing Club based here, training and racing in small dinghies. [3]

References

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  1. ^ "Pant-yr-Ochain: the chief house in Gresford by CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  2. ^ Wrexham County Borough Council
  3. ^ Gresford Sailing Club