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Allt Maenderyn

Downs, Moorland in Caernarfonshire

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Allt Maenderyn

Looking down from the old winding house
Looking down from the old winding house Credit: David Medcalf

Allt Maenderyn is a picturesque area located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated in the Downs and Moorland region, it offers breathtaking views and a serene environment.

Covering an area of approximately 100 square kilometers, Allt Maenderyn is characterized by rolling hills, expansive moorlands, and lush greenery. The landscape is dotted with small streams and scattered with rocky outcrops, creating a diverse and visually captivating scene. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and reptiles, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

The climate in Allt Maenderyn is typical of the region, with mild temperatures and frequent rainfall. This creates ideal conditions for the growth of a wide range of vegetation, including heather, gorse, and ferns. The area is also known for its vibrant wildflowers, which bloom throughout the summer months, adding splashes of color to the landscape.

Allt Maenderyn is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. The network of footpaths and trails allows visitors to explore the area and discover its hidden treasures. The high vantage points provide panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Snowdonia National Park.

In conclusion, Allt Maenderyn is a stunning area of Caernarfonshire, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and tranquility. Whether you are seeking adventure or simply want to immerse yourself in nature, this downs and moorland region is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Allt Maenderyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.054409/-4.0860969 or Grid Reference SH6052. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking down from the old winding house
Looking down from the old winding house
Remains of the quarry reservoir
Remains of the quarry reservoir
The footpath above the quarry Leading over the bwlch (pass) to Cwm Llan.
The footpath above the quarry
Leading over the bwlch (pass) to Cwm Llan.
The ridge to Y Garn
The ridge to Y Garn
A spectacular viewpoint Bwlch Cwm Llan gives a good view into Cwm Llan. The Watkin Path to Yr Wyddfa passes through the quarries left of centre - it can just be seen.
A spectacular viewpoint
Bwlch Cwm Llan gives a good view into Cwm Llan. The Watkin Path to Yr Wyddfa passes through the quarries left of centre - it can just be seen.
Snowdon viewed from near Boston Lodge A distance of some 10 miles from the camera position, the geography of Cwm Glaslyn and Treath Mawr allows a clear view of the mountain.
Snowdon viewed from near Boston Lodge
A distance of some 10 miles from the camera position, the geography of Cwm Glaslyn and Treath Mawr allows a clear view of the mountain.
Y Lliwedd from Allt Maenderyn
Y Lliwedd from Allt Maenderyn
Snowdon Summit Station Throat The summit of the Snowdon Mountain Railway
Snowdon Summit Station Throat
The summit of the Snowdon Mountain Railway
Flush Bracket Benchmark, Snowdon Summit Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on the topograph on the summit of Snowdon. The Ordnance Survey trigonometrical column was demolished and replaced by a topograph (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7236077">SH6054 : Topograph on Snowdon Summit</a>); the flush bracket being incorporated into this. When in situ in the original Ordnance Survey column the flush bracket, benchmark number 10684, marked a height of 1086.002m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled in 1961.
Flush Bracket Benchmark, Snowdon Summit
Detail of the Ordnance Survey flush bracket benchmark on the topograph on the summit of Snowdon. The Ordnance Survey trigonometrical column was demolished and replaced by a topograph (photograph SH6054 : Topograph on Snowdon Summit); the flush bracket being incorporated into this. When in situ in the original Ordnance Survey column the flush bracket, benchmark number 10684, marked a height of 1086.002m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled in 1961.
Topograph on Snowdon Summit The Ordnance Survey trigonometrical column on the summit of Snowdon was demolished and replaced by a topograph; some Ordnance Survey hardware from the trigonometrical column and a meteorological station being incorporated into this. When in situ in the original Ordnance Survey column the flush bracket, benchmark number 10684, marked a height of 1086.002m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled in 1961 (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7236031">SH6054 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Snowdon Summit</a>). On a misty day, the three men standing idly chatting on the summit regrettably did not think that people waiting to take photographs was a good enough reason for them to consider moving politely to one side.
Topograph on Snowdon Summit
The Ordnance Survey trigonometrical column on the summit of Snowdon was demolished and replaced by a topograph; some Ordnance Survey hardware from the trigonometrical column and a meteorological station being incorporated into this. When in situ in the original Ordnance Survey column the flush bracket, benchmark number 10684, marked a height of 1086.002m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled in 1961 (photograph SH6054 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Snowdon Summit). On a misty day, the three men standing idly chatting on the summit regrettably did not think that people waiting to take photographs was a good enough reason for them to consider moving politely to one side.
A sunrise cloud inversion, looking at Y Wyddfa from Moel Siabod
A sunrise cloud inversion, looking at Y Wyddfa from Moel Siabod
Track under repair Trains on the Snowdon Mountain Railway could not make it all the way to the summit in 2022 for obvious reasons... Anglesey and the Menai Strait can be seen in the distance.
Track under repair
Trains on the Snowdon Mountain Railway could not make it all the way to the summit in 2022 for obvious reasons... Anglesey and the Menai Strait can be seen in the distance.
View from the top Looking approximately northeast from Snowdon summit. There was only about a 10-minute wait in the queue.
View from the top
Looking approximately northeast from Snowdon summit. There was only about a 10-minute wait in the queue.
View west from Snowdon summit... ...with Caernarfon Bay in the far distance.
View west from Snowdon summit...
...with Caernarfon Bay in the far distance.
Snowdon: at the top A few visitors out of several thousand on the mountain on a spectacular cloudless July day. The rocks at the summit are part of the bedded pyroclastic formation: igneous bedrock formed between 458.4 and 449 million years ago during the Ordovician period.
Snowdon: at the top
A few visitors out of several thousand on the mountain on a spectacular cloudless July day. The rocks at the summit are part of the bedded pyroclastic formation: igneous bedrock formed between 458.4 and 449 million years ago during the Ordovician period.
Enjoying the view Four hikers -- and a seagull -- survey the course of the Snowdon Ranger path in the middle-distance with the peak of Moel Eilio (726 m) farther back. In the far distance is the Menai Strait and Anglesey.
Enjoying the view
Four hikers -- and a seagull -- survey the course of the Snowdon Ranger path in the middle-distance with the peak of Moel Eilio (726 m) farther back. In the far distance is the Menai Strait and Anglesey.
Heading down A few of the numerous visitors to Snowdon begin their return journey on a spectacular July day. Llanberis and Llyn Padarn are in the distance and farther back, the Menai Strait and Britannia Bridge can be glimpsed.
Heading down
A few of the numerous visitors to Snowdon begin their return journey on a spectacular July day. Llanberis and Llyn Padarn are in the distance and farther back, the Menai Strait and Britannia Bridge can be glimpsed.
Up or down? Hikers who began their ascent of Snowdon in the morning are heading back to Llanberis while those who set out later are just arriving...
Up or down?
Hikers who began their ascent of Snowdon in the morning are heading back to Llanberis while those who set out later are just arriving...
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Allt Maenderyn is located at Grid Ref: SH6052 (Lat: 53.054409, Lng: -4.0860969)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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