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Parc Douglas Hill

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Parc Douglas Hill

Cen llwyd / Grey lichen
Cen llwyd / Grey lichen Credit: Ceri Thomas

Parc Douglas Hill is a prominent hill located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. The hill is part of the Snowdonia National Park, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. At an elevation of 1,000 feet, Parc Douglas Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a challenging climb and rewarding views.

The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a variety of native plant species and wildlife. The landscape is characterized by rocky outcrops and steep inclines, making it a favorite spot for rock climbers and boulderers. The summit of Parc Douglas Hill offers breathtaking views of the Snowdonia mountain range, the Menai Strait, and the Irish Sea.

Visitors can access the hill via well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way through the surrounding countryside. The area is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a perfect place for relaxation and contemplation. Parc Douglas Hill is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers looking to explore the beauty of Caernarfonshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.172431/-4.087017 or Grid Reference SH6065. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cen llwyd / Grey lichen
Cen llwyd / Grey lichen
Former quarry-men's track over the flank of Moel y Ci This was used by quarrymen from Rhiwlas and Pentir districts to get to work at both the Penrhyn and Dinorwig Quarries.
Former quarry-men's track over the flank of Moel y Ci
This was used by quarrymen from Rhiwlas and Pentir districts to get to work at both the Penrhyn and Dinorwig Quarries.
Wall stile near Bwlch y Mawn The wall of the Marchlyn Mawr reservoir is visible in the background.
Wall stile near Bwlch y Mawn
The wall of the Marchlyn Mawr reservoir is visible in the background.
Rivet benchmark near Pen-y-bwlch, Mynydd Llandegai For more details see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm114248" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm114248">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>
Rivet benchmark near Pen-y-bwlch, Mynydd Llandegai
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Electrical cabinet on Bangor Road, Bethesda
Electrical cabinet on Bangor Road, Bethesda
Sluice valve marker at the junction of Station Road and Bangor Road, Bethesda
Sluice valve marker at the junction of Station Road and Bangor Road, Bethesda
Damaged sluice valve marker on Bangor Road, Bethesda
Damaged sluice valve marker on Bangor Road, Bethesda
Sluice valve marker on Bangor Road, Bethesda
Sluice valve marker on Bangor Road, Bethesda
Wooden fingerpost, Sling
Wooden fingerpost, Sling
Flooded Penrhyn Slate Quarry Penrhyn Quarry is home to Zip World which has the world's fastest and Europe's longest zip line. Velocity 2 has four parallel lines that span 1.5 kilometres over Penrhyn Quarry lake, it is possible to reach speeds of over 100 mph.
Flooded Penrhyn Slate Quarry
Penrhyn Quarry is home to Zip World which has the world's fastest and Europe's longest zip line. Velocity 2 has four parallel lines that span 1.5 kilometres over Penrhyn Quarry lake, it is possible to reach speeds of over 100 mph.
Benchmark on boulder, Mynydd Llandegai For more details see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm114242" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm114242">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>
Benchmark on boulder, Mynydd Llandegai
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Give way 100 yards sign, Tregarth
Give way 100 yards sign, Tregarth
Stop sign at the junction of Coetmor New Road and Ffordd Bangor, Bethesda
Stop sign at the junction of Coetmor New Road and Ffordd Bangor, Bethesda
Stop sign at the junction of Allt Bryn Eglwys and the B4409, Tanysgafell
Stop sign at the junction of Allt Bryn Eglwys and the B4409, Tanysgafell
The Douglas Arms hotel in Bethesda Built around 1820-1830, presumably as a coaching inn to serve travellers on the then-new road to Holyhead, and Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018395-the-douglas-arms-hotel-including-railings-bethesda" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018395-the-douglas-arms-hotel-including-railings-bethesda">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> in 1997. The business is currently (mid 2023) for sale.
The Douglas Arms hotel in Bethesda
Built around 1820-1830, presumably as a coaching inn to serve travellers on the then-new road to Holyhead, and Grade II listed LinkExternal link in 1997. The business is currently (mid 2023) for sale.
22 Ogwen Terrace, Bethesda One of several properties in a terrace fronting the main road which are described in their respective 1997 Grade II listings <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018394-22-ogwen-terrace-bethesda-bangor-ll57-3ay-bethesda" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018394-22-ogwen-terrace-bethesda-bangor-ll57-3ay-bethesda">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> as 'retaining original character in a fine late Georgian curved terrace of unusual scale'. The protruding masonry on this gable wall is thought to have been left there as an 'anchor' with the intention of building a further property onto the side, but clearly that didn't happen.
22 Ogwen Terrace, Bethesda
One of several properties in a terrace fronting the main road which are described in their respective 1997 Grade II listings LinkExternal link as 'retaining original character in a fine late Georgian curved terrace of unusual scale'. The protruding masonry on this gable wall is thought to have been left there as an 'anchor' with the intention of building a further property onto the side, but clearly that didn't happen.
Bethesda War memorial The main part of the memorial here was erected in 1923, as a tribute to the fallen of WW1 to a design by a local architect, and then additions were made after WW2 when further names were added. The whole, including the low rubble wall that surrounds it, was Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018386-the-war-memorial-and-surrounding-wall-bethesda" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018386-the-war-memorial-and-surrounding-wall-bethesda">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> in 1997.
Bethesda War memorial
The main part of the memorial here was erected in 1923, as a tribute to the fallen of WW1 to a design by a local architect, and then additions were made after WW2 when further names were added. The whole, including the low rubble wall that surrounds it, was Grade II listed LinkExternal link in 1997.
10 Ogwen Terrace, Bethesda No 10 is part of the extensive Ogwen Terrace row of houses, but with a few of the others it is considered to have retained sufficient of its original Georgian character to warrant Grade II listed status <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018392-10-ogwen-terrace-bethesda-bangor-ll57-3ay-bethesda" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300018392-10-ogwen-terrace-bethesda-bangor-ll57-3ay-bethesda">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> in 1997.
10 Ogwen Terrace, Bethesda
No 10 is part of the extensive Ogwen Terrace row of houses, but with a few of the others it is considered to have retained sufficient of its original Georgian character to warrant Grade II listed status LinkExternal link in 1997.
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Parc Douglas Hill is located at Grid Ref: SH6065 (Lat: 53.172431, Lng: -4.087017)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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///voice.ooze.rebirth. Near Tregarth, Gwynedd

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Mynydd Llandygái
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Name En: Mynydd Llandygai
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Wikidata: Q6947857
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Barrier: kissing_gate
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Bus: yes
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Power: substation
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Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Generator Solar Modules: 14
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