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Allt y Ceffylau

Downs, Moorland in Merionethshire

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Allt y Ceffylau

Cwmorthin Waterfall, Above Tanygrisiau
Cwmorthin Waterfall, Above Tanygrisiau Credit: Brian Deegan

Allt y Ceffylau is a stunning area located in Merionethshire, Wales. Known for its picturesque downs and moorland landscapes, it is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The name "Allt y Ceffylau" translates to "Horse Hill" in English, reflecting its historical use as grazing land for horses.

The area is characterized by rolling hills covered in vibrant green grass, interspersed with patches of heather and gorse. The landscape offers breathtaking views, with the peaks of Snowdonia National Park visible in the distance. The moorland stretches out for miles, providing ample opportunities for peaceful walks and hikes.

Allt y Ceffylau is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The heather-clad hills are a haven for various bird species, including the elusive merlin and the red grouse. The moorland is also home to a variety of plants, such as bilberry and cotton grass, which add to the area's natural beauty.

The area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts, who visit for activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The rolling hills and open spaces offer a sense of tranquility and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Allt y Ceffylau in Merionethshire is a stunning location that showcases the natural beauty and diversity of the Welsh countryside. Its downs and moorland provide a peaceful retreat for those seeking to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.003386/-3.9723907 or Grid Reference SH6746. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cwmorthin Waterfall, Above Tanygrisiau
Cwmorthin Waterfall, Above Tanygrisiau
Cwmorthin Waterfall and Plunge Pool
Cwmorthin Waterfall and Plunge Pool
Cwmorthin Quarry Mine Adit There is a gate inside the entrance with a chilly breeze blowing through it. Cwmorthin quarry was a slate quarry west of the village of Tanygrisiau, north Wales. Quarrying on the site started in 1810. In 1860 it was connected to the Ffestiniog Railway. In 1900 it was acquired by the nearby Oakeley quarry and the two were connected underground. In 1970 it closed along with Oakeley. There was small-scale working in the 1980s and 1990s, and the mine finally closed in 1997. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Cwmorthin Quarry Mine Adit
There is a gate inside the entrance with a chilly breeze blowing through it. Cwmorthin quarry was a slate quarry west of the village of Tanygrisiau, north Wales. Quarrying on the site started in 1810. In 1860 it was connected to the Ffestiniog Railway. In 1900 it was acquired by the nearby Oakeley quarry and the two were connected underground. In 1970 it closed along with Oakeley. There was small-scale working in the 1980s and 1990s, and the mine finally closed in 1997. LinkExternal link
Ruined Buildings, Cwmorthin Quarry <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ruined Buildings, Cwmorthin Quarry
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Llyn Cwmorthin & Old Quarry Buildings <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Llyn Cwmorthin & Old Quarry Buildings
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Capel y Gorlan & Tree's, Cwmorthin Quarry Was a former Methodist Chapel built around the 1860's. The pair of trees and the location make it an imposing focal point. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwmorthin.com/4._capel_y_gorlan.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwmorthin.com/4._capel_y_gorlan.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cwmorthin_quarry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Capel y Gorlan & Tree's, Cwmorthin Quarry
Was a former Methodist Chapel built around the 1860's. The pair of trees and the location make it an imposing focal point. LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Rhosydd Terrace, Cwmorthin Quarry This is a row of six cottages built 1860s. Some very good information on the linked page, including Census information from 1871 when there were 27 people living here and 1881 where there were 41 people! With 13 people living in No 1 alone. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwmorthin.com/6._tai_conglog.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwmorthin.com/6._tai_conglog.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Rhosydd Terrace, Cwmorthin Quarry
This is a row of six cottages built 1860s. Some very good information on the linked page, including Census information from 1871 when there were 27 people living here and 1881 where there were 41 people! With 13 people living in No 1 alone. LinkExternal link
Rhosydd Stables, Cwmorthin Quarry Built in the late 1850’s by Rhosydd Quarry to home the ponies used to carry its slates through the valley. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwmorthin.com/rhosydd_stables.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwmorthin.com/rhosydd_stables.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Rhosydd Stables, Cwmorthin Quarry
Built in the late 1850’s by Rhosydd Quarry to home the ponies used to carry its slates through the valley. LinkExternal link
Plas Cwmorthin Quarry Plas Cwmorthin, the Rhosydd Quarry manager’s house, was built in 1860. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwmorthin.com/7._plas_cwmorthin.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwmorthin.com/7._plas_cwmorthin.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Plas Cwmorthin Quarry
Plas Cwmorthin, the Rhosydd Quarry manager’s house, was built in 1860. LinkExternal link
Cwmorthin Terrace (Tai Llyn) A total of thirteen Slate workers Houses. The first eight houses were erected in the 1860’s and constructed of dressed stone. A further five made of slate blocks (nearest the camera) were built in the 1870’s. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwmorthin.com/1._tai_llyn.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwmorthin.com/1._tai_llyn.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Cwmorthin Terrace (Tai Llyn)
A total of thirteen Slate workers Houses. The first eight houses were erected in the 1860’s and constructed of dressed stone. A further five made of slate blocks (nearest the camera) were built in the 1870’s. LinkExternal link
Slate Waste, Blaenau Ffestiniog Slate waste around the slopes of former Llechwedd and Gloddfa Ganol slate mines.
Slate Waste, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Slate waste around the slopes of former Llechwedd and Gloddfa Ganol slate mines.
Bus Leaving Blaenau Ffestiniog on the A470 VDL Setra coach HRZ 1849, heading northwards on the A470 (Crimea Pass) from Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Bus Leaving Blaenau Ffestiniog on the A470
VDL Setra coach HRZ 1849, heading northwards on the A470 (Crimea Pass) from Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Variation on a theme There is a currently popular piece of graffiti which reads "Cofiwch Dryweryn" (Remember Tryweryn - the village drowned to supply water for Liverpool). The original is on a wall near Aberystwyth, but it is now much copied around north Wales. In the same style, this sign exorts passers-by to "Remember Cwmorthin", presumably as a reference to the slate quarrying which has 'spoilt' the valley.
Variation on a theme
There is a currently popular piece of graffiti which reads "Cofiwch Dryweryn" (Remember Tryweryn - the village drowned to supply water for Liverpool). The original is on a wall near Aberystwyth, but it is now much copied around north Wales. In the same style, this sign exorts passers-by to "Remember Cwmorthin", presumably as a reference to the slate quarrying which has 'spoilt' the valley.
On Allt-fawr, - view NE along ridge towards Crimea Pass
On Allt-fawr, - view NE along ridge towards Crimea Pass
On Allt-fawr, - view towards Moel Druman
On Allt-fawr, - view towards Moel Druman
On Moel Druman, - view across Llyn Conglog to Moelwyn Mawr
On Moel Druman, - view across Llyn Conglog to Moelwyn Mawr
Slate quarry ruins above Bwlch Cwmorthin
Slate quarry ruins above Bwlch Cwmorthin
Ruins at Plas-cwmorthin with Llyn Cwmorthin beyond
Ruins at Plas-cwmorthin with Llyn Cwmorthin beyond
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Allt y Ceffylau is located at Grid Ref: SH6746 (Lat: 53.003386, Lng: -3.9723907)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///saddens.jubilant.stormy. Near Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

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Located within 500m of 53.003386,-3.9723907
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Lat/Long: 53.0003946/-3.9739111
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Lat/Long: 53.0021837/-3.9716615
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