Banc Creignant Mawr

Hill, Mountain in Cardiganshire

Wales

Banc Creignant Mawr

Bridge over the Afon Castell, Ponterwyd Carrying the A4120, just before it meets the A44. — Bridge over the Afon Castell, Ponterwyd Credit: Nigel Brown

Banc Creignant Mawr, located in Cardiganshire, Wales, is a prominent hill/mountain that offers breathtaking views and a rich history. Standing at an elevation of approximately 365 meters (1,198 feet), it commands attention with its imposing presence and rugged beauty.

The hill/mountain is situated within the picturesque Cambrian Mountains, a range known for its wild and untamed landscapes. Banc Creignant Mawr is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and dense woodland, creating a stunning backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Its diverse flora and fauna make it an ideal destination for hikers and wildlife enthusiasts. The hill/mountain supports a variety of plant species, including heather, bilberry, and mosses. It is also home to several bird species, such as red kites, buzzards, and peregrine falcons, which can be spotted soaring through the skies.

Banc Creignant Mawr has played a significant role in the local history and culture. It is believed that the hill/mountain was used as a lookout point during ancient times, providing a strategic vantage point for early settlers. Additionally, the hill/mountain has seen human activity for centuries, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds found in its vicinity.

Today, Banc Creignant Mawr attracts visitors from all over, who come to appreciate its natural beauty, enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding countryside, and explore the area's rich heritage. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike to the summit, this hill/mountain offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking a connection with nature and a glimpse into the past.

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Banc Creignant Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.422435/-3.8589757 or Grid Reference SN7382. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge over the Afon Castell, Ponterwyd

Carrying the A4120, just before it meets the A44.

Nigel Brown

Path leading down to Llyn Nant-yr-arian

Strangely, the OS don't name this significant area of water on any map (available to me). The Nant-yr-arian café is visible on the right. A haven after a bracing walk (or ride) in the hills hereabouts!

John Lucas

Pen-darren

Near Nant-yr-arian Visitor Centre. Red kites are circulating above, waiting for the 2.00 feeding time.

John Lucas

A view across Llyn Nant-yr-arian from Bwlch Nant-yr-arian

John Lucas

Cyclists on the hill

A steep climb at Nant-yr-arian.

John Lucas

Forestry road near Esgair Gorlan

Steven Brown

Mountain bike track Nant-yr-Arian

Steven Brown

Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience

This shows the large wheel-pit with the offices to the left and the crusher house to the right. The water wheel operated a Cornish pump in the mine shaft via a flat rod system. The mine operated predominantly as a lead mine but there was admixed silver that was worth recovering. The ore was argentiferous galena.

Chris Allen

Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience

This is the entrance to the top level of the mine on the guided tour. All the lower levels are flooded. At this point it was originally an open cut open to he sky but has been covered with a wooden and concrete ceiling. The tour leads you to the main shaft with the remains of the Cornish pump rising main and pumping rods. You then exit via the drainage adit that is still carrying water out of the mine and keeping the top level dry(ish).

Chris Allen

Llywernog Mine - Silver Mountain Experience, Tangyes Special Pump

A non-rotative steam pump by Tangyes of Cornwall Works, Smethwick. The 12" steam cylinder has a special self-acting valve gear and the only external moving parts are the piston road and a lever for starting the valve in motion if required. The nearby Evans Cornish pump is as very similar device. The site also has a little museum containing various steam pumps and winches. The foyer contains a horizontal tandem compound steam engine from a mill in Leek. This latter really has no connection with mining but has been there for a long time.

Chris Allen

Road to Nant y Moch reservoir

Alan Hughes

Dinas Reservoir

Alan Hughes

Picnic tables, Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian

Some of the facilities at Nantyrarian Visitor Centre.

David Smith

Gathering for red kite feeding by lake at Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian

from SN7181 : Bwlch Nant Yr Arian by Cered: Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre is located on the A44 between Aberystwyth and Llangurig. Red Kite feeding can be enjoyed every day at 3pm(2pm winter), offering spectacular views of the birds in a wild and wonderful setting. Two scenic waymarked walks with breathtaking views begin at the Visitor Centre, as does the All Ability Lakeside Trail giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The centre also has three single track mountain bike routes offering epic rides for the more adventurous, and two waymarked horse routes.

David Smith