Abergwyngregyn

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Abergwyngregyn

Tan-y-clogwyn A group of cottages at the corner of Ffordd Gwyllt above the Morfa Madryn. — Tan-y-clogwyn Credit: Jonathan Wilkins

Abergwyngregyn is a small village located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated at the mouth of the Aber River, it is nestled between the Snowdonia National Park and the coast of the Irish Sea. The village is approximately 10 miles east of the town of Bangor and 5 miles west of the historic town of Conwy.

Abergwyngregyn is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The village is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, with the towering peaks of the Snowdonia Mountains to the south and the rugged coastline to the north. It offers breathtaking views and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Historically, Abergwyngregyn was an important settlement. It was the location of a medieval royal court and the birthplace of Llywelyn the Great, a significant figure in Welsh history. The remains of a medieval fortress, Gwrych Castle, can still be seen in the village. Abergwyngregyn also boasts a well-preserved watermill, which is believed to be one of the oldest in Wales, dating back to the 13th century.

Today, Abergwyngregyn is a quiet and peaceful village with a close-knit community. It offers a range of amenities for residents and visitors, including a village hall, a pub, and a tearoom. The village is a popular destination for tourists seeking a tranquil getaway or outdoor adventure. With its stunning natural surroundings and historical significance, Abergwyngregyn continues to attract visitors from near and far.

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Abergwyngregyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.233949/-4.0152231 or Grid Reference SH6572. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tan-y-clogwyn

A group of cottages at the corner of Ffordd Gwyllt above the Morfa Madryn.

Jonathan Wilkins

Ffordd Gwyllt

Looking down from the zig-zag track to the fields bordering Ffordd Gwyllt. A slight atmospheric haze softens the potentially harsh light of this early Spring image.

Jonathan Wilkins

Coed Tan-yr-allt

The delightful woodland on the steepest slopes above Madryn is traversed by tracks put in for access, but the woods are private property.

Jonathan Wilkins

Long distance path

The North Wales LDP follows the zig-zag access track up the steep hillside. Here there is a gate where the track leaves the Gorddinog estate, whose boundary is marked by a fine wall. The track follows the wall until the next hair-pin bend.

Jonathan Wilkins

Bod Silin

A beautiful Winter treescape at Bod Silin, with a variety of colours and forms on view in the largely deciduous woodland of the Gorddinog Estate. The strong boundary wall is very evident, but the cottage is almost invisible in the trees.

Jonathan Wilkins

Sheep pens by Bod Silin

An eclectic mixture of building materials at the sheep pens. Glacially-derived boulders form much of the estate wall, with its top course in shaped blocks of micro-diorite from the Penmaenmawr quarries, while riven-slate pales and corrugated-iron are use to impound the sheep.

Jonathan Wilkins

Pasture and Coed Gorddinog

Below Bod Silin the wide field drops away in a shallow valley leading towards Nant y felin-fach and the wooded slopes above Gorddinog. The open pasture has a park-like appearance, with isolated mature trees, some of which show evidence of a hard life - like this Oak which has shed some major limbs.

Jonathan Wilkins