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Gamallt

Hill, Mountain in Merionethshire

Wales

Gamallt

Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail Credit: Alpin Stewart

Gamallt is a prominent hill located in the county of Merionethshire, Wales. Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,394 feet (425 meters), it is a notable landmark in the region. Situated within the Snowdonia National Park, Gamallt offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, covered in heather, grasses, and scattered rocks. Its slopes are moderately steep, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience for outdoor adventurers. The summit of Gamallt is marked by a cairn, a small pile of stones, which serves as a navigational aid and a point of interest for visitors.

The hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, showcasing the natural beauty of the area. Wildflowers, including bluebells and heather, dot the landscape, adding vibrant splashes of color. The hillside also provides a habitat for various bird species, such as red kites, buzzards, and ravens, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching.

Gamallt is easily accessible, with several footpaths and trails leading to its summit. The most popular route starts from a nearby village, offering a moderate hike that can be completed in a few hours. Along the way, walkers can enjoy the breathtaking scenery, including breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and valleys.

Overall, Gamallt in Merionethshire is a picturesque hill that offers a captivating natural environment and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.642173/-3.9737575 or Grid Reference SH6606. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Ruined building near Ty'n-yr-efail
Platform and lines at Abergynolwyn Station
Platform and lines at Abergynolwyn Station
Field below Mynydd Pentre
Field below Mynydd Pentre
Tan-y-coed-isaf from the Talyllyn Railway
Tan-y-coed-isaf from the Talyllyn Railway
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
View from Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
View from Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Reinforced embankment at Abergynolwyn station The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Reinforced embankment at Abergynolwyn station
The Talyllyn Railway (Welsh: Rheilffordd Talyllyn) is a narrow gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7¼ miles (12 km) from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn. The line was opened in 1865 to carry slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, and was the first narrow gauge railway in Britain authorised by Act of Parliament to carry passengers using steam haulage. The line remained open despite many financial struggles, and in 1951 on 14 May it became the first railway in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. In 2021 the railway was designated a World Heritage Site as part of the slate landscape of north-west Wales. The fictional Skarloey Railway, which formed part of The Railway Series of children's books by The Rev. W. Awdry, was based on the Talyllyn Railway. The preservation of the line also inspired the Ealing Comedy film The Titfield Thunderbolt.
Signal box at Abergynolwyn Part of the Talyllyn Railway.
Signal box at Abergynolwyn
Part of the Talyllyn Railway.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station (2) Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
Sir Haydn at Abergynolwyn station (2)
Sir Haydn is a narrow gauge steam locomotive, built by Hughes's Locomotive & Tramway Engine Works of the Falcon Works, Loughborough in 1878. In The Railway Series by Rev. Wilbert Awdry, Skarloey station on the Skarloey Railway was based on this station.
View from B4405 ''How Green is my Valley'' from near the cemetery.
View from B4405
''How Green is my Valley'' from near the cemetery.
Mynydd Rhiwerfa (Viewed from the Talyllyn Railway) This 944ft (288m) tall hill is covered in woodland, and it can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Mynydd Rhiwerfa (Viewed from the Talyllyn Railway)
This 944ft (288m) tall hill is covered in woodland, and it can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Derelict buildings at Abergynolwyn These quarry buildings can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Derelict buildings at Abergynolwyn
These quarry buildings can be seen from the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Notices at Abergynolwyn railway station The plaque in the centre was inserted in 2018, while the notice below looks like it was inserted during the 1950s (presumably 1951).
Notices at Abergynolwyn railway station
The plaque in the centre was inserted in 2018, while the notice below looks like it was inserted during the 1950s (presumably 1951).
Mynydd Tan-y-coed (Viewed from Abergynolwyn railway station) This 1610ft (491m) tall hill is adjacent to Abergynolwyn railway station, which is on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Mynydd Tan-y-coed (Viewed from Abergynolwyn railway station)
This 1610ft (491m) tall hill is adjacent to Abergynolwyn railway station, which is on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line.
Sign at Abergynolwyn railway station One of a few signs at Abergynolwyn railway station on the narrow gauge Talyllyn railway line, with the signal box seen in the distance.
Sign at Abergynolwyn railway station
One of a few signs at Abergynolwyn railway station on the narrow gauge Talyllyn railway line, with the signal box seen in the distance.
Abergynolwyn railway station Opened in 1866 on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line, this was the original northern terminus for passenger trains. The station platform was extended in 1976 for two trains, and this is the second most popular station on the line after Tywyn Wharf.
Abergynolwyn railway station
Opened in 1866 on the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway line, this was the original northern terminus for passenger trains. The station platform was extended in 1976 for two trains, and this is the second most popular station on the line after Tywyn Wharf.
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Gamallt is located at Grid Ref: SH6606 (Lat: 52.642173, Lng: -3.9737575)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 52.642173,-3.9737575
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Lat/Long: 52.6462341/-3.9723323
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Gamallt
Ele: 288
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q8046128
Wikipedia: en:Y Gamallt
Lat/Long: 52.642141/-3.9737395
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