Crynllwyn

Settlement in Merionethshire

Wales

Crynllwyn

Minor road towards Bryncrug Credit: Steven Brown

Crynllwyn is a small village located in the historic county of Merionethshire, Wales. Situated in the picturesque region of Snowdonia, it lies approximately 6 miles northeast of Dolgellau. The village is nestled within a stunning landscape of rolling hills, lush green valleys, and flowing rivers, offering breathtaking views to its residents and visitors alike.

Crynllwyn is a tight-knit community with a population of around 200 people. The village is renowned for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with residents often engaging in local activities and events. The village center features a few amenities including a post office, a small convenience store, and a traditional pub, serving as a hub for social gatherings and community interactions.

The area around Crynllwyn is rich in natural wonders and outdoor activities. Hikers and nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby Cwm Mynach, a beautiful valley known for its diverse wildlife and scenic walking trails. The village is also in close proximity to the stunning Mawddach Estuary, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and birdwatching.

History buffs will appreciate Crynllwyn's historical significance. The village is home to several notable landmarks, including the ruins of Cymer Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century. The abbey's remains are a testament to the area's medieval past and attract visitors interested in Welsh history.

Overall, Crynllwyn is a charming village that combines natural beauty, community spirit, and historical value. It offers its residents and visitors a tranquil retreat from the bustling modern world while providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and cultural appreciation.

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Crynllwyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.604942/-4.080064 or Grid Reference SH5902. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road towards Bryncrug

Steven Brown

Minor road Tal-y-gareg

Steven Brown

Pasture near Hen-dy

Alpin Stewart

Corbett Arms, Tywyn

Now sadly in disrepair but once a stopover, in July 1969, of John, Oko and Julian Lennon. There is an interesting photo of the Corbett and Raven Hotel as it was known at one time and the adjacent Cinema SH5800 : The Magic Lantern Cinema - Tywyn at Link

Grade II listed.

Richard Hoare

The Magic Lantern Cinema - Tywyn

The Magic Lantern has been there since 1893. First built as the town assembly rooms, it was used for badminton practice and variety performances. It would appear films have been shown there since 1900. There is an interesting photo of the cinema and the adjacent hotel - Corbett and Raven Hotel SH5800 : Corbett Arms, Tywyn on the cinemas website Link

Richard Hoare

St Cadfan's church - Tywyn

The church dates from the 11th Century; its Norman structure and the famous stone inside the church inscribed with the oldest-known Welsh writing attract visitors from all over the world. The origins of the church go back to the 6th Century when St Cadfan established a hermitage and church following his arrival in Tywyn in about 516 A.D. In 2016, saw the celebration of 1500 years since Cadfan and his friends arrived at Tywyn. The first church they built was probably in wattle and daub. Subsequent churches were built in wood and perhaps even in stone before the current Norman building. (courtesy of Bro Ystumanner Ministry Area.) Anglican (Church in Wales), previously a Catholic church which ended mid 16th Century

Richard Hoare

Benchmark BM 0342 S in Tywyn

At St Cadfan's Church Tywyn.

Richard Hoare

5 Corbett Square, Tywyn

An interesting and on the face of it an unappealing building bordering on decay and for sale. British Listed Buildings however writes:- ''Built in the second half of the C19, part of the expansion of Tywyn following the arrival of the railway in 1863. The house is shown on the 1889 Ordnance Survey. From the inscription on the front it appears to have subsequently been a bank, while faded paint suggests it was later a hotel.'' A Grade II listed building. Source: Cadw Source ID: 84531 On a subsequent visit I might try to investigate the 'ghost signs'. Other may try or have tried.

Richard Hoare

The Market Hall in Tywyn

Now a cafe. This building was completed in 1898, replacing a market hall from the 1860s. The new hall was proposed in March 1892 but progress was slow, despite local entrepreneur and MP John Corbett offering £500 towards the project and donating the site. In 1894 the council agreed to borrow £700 for the project.

Richard Hoare

St Cadfan's Church - Tywyn

Richard Hoare

Tywyn Market Hall

The market hall was built in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The hall replaced an older building from the 1860s, and was planned to be built in 1892. This is adjacent to the parish church of St. Cadfan, and now houses the Retreat Bar and Café and Clock Tower Book store.

Fabian Musto

St. Cadfan's church (Tywyn)

Here is the parish church of St. Cadfan in Tywyn, which was grade I listed in early 1951. The building dates back to the 12th century, though the bell tower collapsed in 1692 and was replaced at the turn of the 17th century. The interior has an ancient feature inside, and that is a stone with the earliest recorded inscription of the Welsh language. This picture was taken from the adjacent A493 road.

Fabian Musto

The Magic Lantern Cinema (Tywyn)

Taken from the A493 road, this late Victorian building was built as the Assembly Room in 1893 on No. 6a Corbet Square. The red paint was added on the building in recent years, and this is the only cinema operating in Tywyn.

Fabian Musto

Pendre railway station

Opened in 1866 on the narrow gauge Talyllyn railway line, Pendre was the southern terminus of passenger stations on the line until 1911. Pendre is the site of the locomotive and carriage sheds, and engineering works for the Talyllyn Railway.

Fabian Musto

Pendre level crossing

Here is the level crossing adjacent to Pendre railway station on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line, and these gates were added in 1983 when they replaced the narrower gates; those gates are now in the children's playground at Abergynolwyn station.

Fabian Musto