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Gorddinog

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Gorddinog

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

Gorddinog is a small rural village located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, the village is nestled within stunning natural surroundings, offering breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and lush green valleys.

With a population of around 300 residents, Gorddinog is renowned for its tranquility and peaceful ambiance. The village is primarily residential, consisting of traditional stone-built houses, many of which have been well-preserved, showcasing the area's rich architectural heritage.

Despite its small size, Gorddinog boasts a strong community spirit, with various local events and gatherings taking place throughout the year. The village has a well-maintained community center that serves as a hub for social activities and provides a venue for local clubs and organizations.

Gorddinog benefits from its proximity to the Snowdonia National Park, attracting outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The village also offers easy access to nearby attractions, including the historic town of Caernarfon with its majestic castle, as well as the popular tourist destination of Betws-y-Coed.

The local economy predominantly relies on agriculture, with many residents involved in farming and livestock rearing. However, there is a growing trend of residents embracing small-scale tourism ventures, such as bed and breakfast accommodations and holiday cottages, to cater to the increasing number of visitors drawn to the area's natural beauty.

Overall, Gorddinog offers a serene and picturesque setting, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat or an outdoor adventure in the stunning Snowdonia region.

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Gorddinog Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.237322/-3.9942674 or Grid Reference SH6773. 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.
Tan-y-clogwyn
A group of cottages at the corner of Ffordd Gwyllt above the Morfa Madryn.
Footpath to Llys-y-gwynt A footpath running around the foot of the mountain grazing.
Footpath to Llys-y-gwynt
A footpath running around the foot of the mountain grazing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nant y felin-fach The footpath from Bod Silin crosses the nant here, at a ford with low stepping stones. There are many paths in the woods, which are privately owned and inaccessible. My Geograph assistants wanted to play here as they thought it was just their sort of territory.
Nant y felin-fach
The footpath from Bod Silin crosses the nant here, at a ford with low stepping stones. There are many paths in the woods, which are privately owned and inaccessible. My Geograph assistants wanted to play here as they thought it was just their sort of territory.
Glacial erratic boulder A monster of a glacially-derived boulder lies partly buried at the foot of the slope by Rhiwiau-isaf.
Glacial erratic boulder
A monster of a glacially-derived boulder lies partly buried at the foot of the slope by Rhiwiau-isaf.
Rhiwiau-isaf Looking across pasture to Rhiwiau-isaf, which is now offering bed & breakfast accommodation, though the map confidently refers still to a venture as a riding centre which seems to have concluded.
Rhiwiau-isaf
Looking across pasture to Rhiwiau-isaf, which is now offering bed & breakfast accommodation, though the map confidently refers still to a venture as a riding centre which seems to have concluded.
Footpath near Rhiwiau-isaf Ascending one of the network of footpaths above Llys-y-gwynt. My assistants are still on their leads, but for a camera-moment I am not holding them. We all love the early Spring before the Bracken takes over!
Footpath near Rhiwiau-isaf
Ascending one of the network of footpaths above Llys-y-gwynt. My assistants are still on their leads, but for a camera-moment I am not holding them. We all love the early Spring before the Bracken takes over!
View to Garreg Fawr Looking over sheep pasture above Rhiwiau-isaf and Llys-y-gwynt towards the distant eminence of Garreg Fawr (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4157764">SH6873 : Quarry, Garreg Fawr</a>).
View to Garreg Fawr
Looking over sheep pasture above Rhiwiau-isaf and Llys-y-gwynt towards the distant eminence of Garreg Fawr (see SH6873 : Quarry, Garreg Fawr).
View to Coed y rhiwiau View over Rhiwiau-isaf to Coed y rhiwiau and the distant hills.
View to Coed y rhiwiau
View over Rhiwiau-isaf to Coed y rhiwiau and the distant hills.
Generator House, Abergwyngregyn Hydro Scheme
Generator House, Abergwyngregyn Hydro Scheme
Aber Road out of Llanfairfechan
Aber Road out of Llanfairfechan
Aber Road by Hafod Fadog
Aber Road by Hafod Fadog
Road bridge over the A55 The road runs to Madryn.
Road bridge over the A55
The road runs to Madryn.
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Gorddinog is located at Grid Ref: SH6773 (Lat: 53.237322, Lng: -3.9942674)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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