Abergynolwyn

Settlement in Merionethshire

Wales

Abergynolwyn

Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail Credit: Alpin Stewart

Abergynolwyn is a small village located in the county of Merionethshire, Wales. Situated in the southern part of Snowdonia National Park, it is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The village is nestled at the foot of the Cader Idris mountain range, providing a stunning backdrop for residents and visitors alike.

Abergynolwyn has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century when it was a thriving slate mining community. The remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the form of old quarries and mine buildings scattered throughout the area. Today, the village is known for its picturesque charm and tranquil atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Abergynolwyn offers a range of amenities to cater to both locals and tourists. The village boasts a pub, a tearoom, and a community-run railway station. The Talyllyn Railway, a historic narrow-gauge steam railway, is a major attraction in the village and draws visitors from near and far.

Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Abergynolwyn for its excellent hiking and cycling opportunities. The nearby Cader Idris mountain offers challenging trails with stunning panoramic views. The village is also close to several beautiful beaches, including Tywyn and Aberdyfi, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy coastal activities.

Abergynolwyn is a close-knit community that prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It is a place where residents and visitors can enjoy the tranquility of rural Wales while being surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes.

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Abergynolwyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.644332/-3.952886 or Grid Reference SH6706. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Platform and lines at Abergynolwyn Station
Platform and lines at Abergynolwyn Station
Field below Mynydd Pentre
Field below Mynydd Pentre
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878.
In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878.
In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
View from Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼  miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers.
In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. 
The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. 
The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
View from Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼  miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers.
In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. 
The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. 
The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Reinforced embankment at Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼  miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers.
In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. 
The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. 
The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Reinforced embankment at Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Signal box at Abergynolwyn Part of the Talyllyn Railway.
Signal box at Abergynolwyn
Part of the Talyllyn Railway.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station (2) Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878.
In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station (2)
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
View from B4405 ''How Green is my Valley'' from near the cemetery.
View from B4405
''How Green is my Valley'' from near the cemetery.
Mynydd Rhiwerfa (Viewed from the Talyllyn Railway) This 944ft (288m) tall hill is covered in woodland, and it can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Mynydd Rhiwerfa (Viewed from the Talyllyn Railway)
This 944ft (288m) tall hill is covered in woodland, and it can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Derelict buildings at Abergynolwyn These quarry buildings can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Derelict buildings at Abergynolwyn
These quarry buildings can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Notices at Abergynolwyn railway station The plaque in the centre was inserted in 2018, while the notice below looks like it was inserted during the 1950s (presumably 1951).
Notices at Abergynolwyn railway station
The plaque in the centre was inserted in 2018, while the notice below looks like it was inserted during the 1950s (presumably 1951).
Mynydd Tan-y-coed (Viewed from Abergynolwyn railway station) This 1610ft (491m) tall hill is adjacent to Abergynolwyn railway station, which is on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Mynydd Tan-y-coed (Viewed from Abergynolwyn railway station)
This 1610ft (491m) tall hill is adjacent to Abergynolwyn railway station, which is on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Sign at Abergynolwyn railway station One of a few signs at Abergynolwyn railway station on the narrow gauge Talyllyn railway line, with the signal box seen in the distance.
Sign at Abergynolwyn railway station
One of a few signs at Abergynolwyn railway station on the narrow gauge Talyllyn railway line, with the signal box seen in the distance.
Abergynolwyn railway station Opened in 1866 on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line, this was the original northern terminus for passenger trains. The station platform was extended in 1976 for two trains, and this is the second most popular station on the line after Tywyn Wharf.
Abergynolwyn railway station
Opened in 1866 on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line, this was the original northern terminus for passenger trains. The station platform was extended in 1976 for two trains, and this is the second most popular station on the line after Tywyn Wharf.
Afon Dysynni Ar ochr Gamallt, tuag at bentre Abergynolwyn.

The valley of the Afon Dysynni, looking towards the village of Abergynolwyn.
Afon Dysynni
Ar ochr Gamallt, tuag at bentre Abergynolwyn. The valley of the Afon Dysynni, looking towards the village of Abergynolwyn.
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Abergynolwyn is located at Grid Ref: SH6706 (Lat: 52.644332, Lng: -3.952886)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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