Allt y Gwrddon

Downs, Moorland in Cardiganshire

Wales

Allt y Gwrddon

Footbridge across a small stream at Pen-y-Graig
Footbridge across a small stream at Pen-y-Graig Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Allt y Gwrddon is a large expanse of upland moorland located in Cardiganshire, Wales. The site is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the Cardigan Bay to the west and the Cambrian Mountains to the east. The area is characterized by its rolling hills, heather-covered slopes, and scattered patches of woodland.

Allt y Gwrddon is home to a variety of wildlife, including red grouse, peregrine falcons, and red kites. The moorland also supports a diverse range of plant species, such as bilberry, heather, and cotton grass.

The site is popular with hikers and birdwatchers, who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and abundant wildlife. The moorland is crisscrossed with footpaths and bridleways, making it easy for visitors to explore the area on foot or by bike.

Overall, Allt y Gwrddon is a beautiful and tranquil natural landscape, offering visitors the chance to experience the rugged beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Allt y Gwrddon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.136683/-4.579414 or Grid Reference SN2351. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge across a small stream at Pen-y-Graig
Footbridge across a small stream at Pen-y-Graig
Ceredigion Coastal Path Footbridge
Ceredigion Coastal Path Footbridge
Mynt-mawr Abandoned Farmstead
Mynt-mawr Abandoned Farmstead
Cliffs at Craig Filain
Cliffs at Craig Filain
Ceredigion Coastal Footpath near Pen-y-Graig
Ceredigion Coastal Footpath near Pen-y-Graig
Ceredigion Coast Path Footbridge
Ceredigion Coast Path Footbridge
Abraded Field Boundary at Penarnewydd
Abraded Field Boundary at Penarnewydd
Ministry of Defence Site at Aberporth
Ministry of Defence Site at Aberporth
Radar tower, Aberporth
Radar tower, Aberporth
Penar Cottage
Penar Cottage
MOD buildings, Aberporth
MOD buildings, Aberporth
Rocks at Penbeles, N of Felinwynt
Rocks at Penbeles, N of Felinwynt
At path junction above Penbeles, N of Felinwynt
At path junction above Penbeles, N of Felinwynt
On Wales Coast Path - inlet below Allt y Gwrddon
On Wales Coast Path - inlet below Allt y Gwrddon
Coast Path/Llwybr Arfordir sign A sign showing the public footpaths along the coast between Mwnt and Aberporth.
Coast Path/Llwybr Arfordir sign
A sign showing the public footpaths along the coast between Mwnt and Aberporth.
B4333 at The Penrallt Country House Hotel
B4333 at The Penrallt Country House Hotel
Felinwynt Summit Roadside bag so up hedgeside to NNW and SSE but fields seem lower than road.
Name: Felinwynt
Hill number: 15438
Height:174m / 571ft
Parent (Ma/M): 2221  Rhos Ymryson
Section:31C: South-West Wales
County/UA:Cardiganshire [Ceredigion] (CoU)
Class: Tump (100-199m)
Grid ref:SN226503 (est)
Drop: 55m
Col:119m  SN248499
Felinwynt Summit
Roadside bag so up hedgeside to NNW and SSE but fields seem lower than road. Name: Felinwynt Hill number: 15438 Height:174m / 571ft Parent (Ma/M): 2221 Rhos Ymryson Section:31C: South-West Wales County/UA:Cardiganshire [Ceredigion] (CoU) Class: Tump (100-199m) Grid ref:SN226503 (est) Drop: 55m Col:119m SN248499
View towards Pen Y Graig Pen y Graig are the buildings just on the other side of the hedgerow. They sit astride the gridline between SN 2151 and SN 2251
View towards Pen Y Graig
Pen y Graig are the buildings just on the other side of the hedgerow. They sit astride the gridline between SN 2151 and SN 2251
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Allt y Gwrddon is located at Grid Ref: SN2351 (Lat: 52.136683, Lng: -4.579414)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///eager.winds.outgoing. Near Aberporth, Ceredigion

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Located within 500m of 52.136683,-4.579414
Man Made: mast
Lat/Long: 52.140327/-4.5753237
Man Made: mast
Lat/Long: 52.1387943/-4.5740913
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1366655/-4.5832647
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