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Cefn Maen Amor

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

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Cefn Maen Amor

Tuag at yr hen eglwys Llangelynin The C14 church of Llangelynin in a landscape of rock and stone.
Tuag at yr hen eglwys Llangelynin Credit: Mike Parker

Cefn Maen Amor is a prominent hill located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. With an elevation of approximately 462 meters (1,516 feet), it stands as an impressive landmark in the surrounding landscape. Situated near the village of Llanllyfni, Cefn Maen Amor offers stunning panoramic views of the Snowdonia National Park and the nearby coastline.

The hill is primarily composed of rugged and rocky terrain, typical of the Welsh countryside. Its slopes are covered in a mixture of grasses, heather, and scattered shrubs, providing a diverse habitat for various plant and animal species. The hill is also intersected by several streams, adding to its natural charm.

Cefn Maen Amor is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers due to its accessible location and breathtaking scenery. Numerous well-marked trails and footpaths crisscross the hill, allowing visitors to explore its beauty on foot. The hill's summit offers a rewarding experience, with panoramic views that stretch as far as the eye can see.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cefn Maen Amor has historical significance. The hill is home to an ancient burial chamber known as Maen y Bardd, or the "Stone of the Bard." This Neolithic tomb is believed to date back to around 3000 BC and is a testament to the early human settlement in the area.

Overall, Cefn Maen Amor is a picturesque and historically significant hill that offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Caernarfonshire. It is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, hikers, and history enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.25122/-3.8878406 or Grid Reference SH7474. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tuag at yr hen eglwys Llangelynin The C14 church of Llangelynin in a landscape of rock and stone.
Tuag at yr hen eglwys Llangelynin
The C14 church of Llangelynin in a landscape of rock and stone.
Coed ffawydd / Beech trees
Coed ffawydd / Beech trees
Maen Amor
Maen Amor
Standing Stone Near Tyddyn-grasod
Standing Stone Near Tyddyn-grasod
Maen Penddu Conwy valley beyond.
Maen Penddu
Conwy valley beyond.
Access To Upper Pit, Tal-y-fan Quarry
Access To Upper Pit, Tal-y-fan Quarry
Disused Reservoir Below Cefn Maen Amor
Disused Reservoir Below Cefn Maen Amor
Pillars On The Jubilee Path Below Foel Lus
Pillars On The Jubilee Path Below Foel Lus
Maen Crwn, Bryn Derwydd
Maen Crwn, Bryn Derwydd
Druid's Circle, Cefn Coch
Druid's Circle, Cefn Coch
Midsummer sunset Sunset over Penmaenmawr and Conwy Bay. While the sky was perfectly clear, the horizon was obscured by low cloud and sea fog, with sea frets clinging to nearby hillsides.
Midsummer sunset
Sunset over Penmaenmawr and Conwy Bay. While the sky was perfectly clear, the horizon was obscured by low cloud and sea fog, with sea frets clinging to nearby hillsides.
Eastern slopes of Tal y Fan The public footpath curves below this slope heading towards the fortifications of Caer Bach. or, at a junction, heading up the hill.
Eastern slopes of Tal y Fan
The public footpath curves below this slope heading towards the fortifications of Caer Bach. or, at a junction, heading up the hill.
The Eastern flank of Tal y Fan This footpath ascends from Frith-y-Ddwyffrwd, crossing the path we had used, from Cae Coch. Its destination, behind the photographer, is a junction with the North Wales Path, in the direction of Penmaenmawr, passing, at its summit, some old quarry workings from where an ascent of Tal y Fan can be made via a path not shown on the map.
The Eastern flank of Tal y Fan
This footpath ascends from Frith-y-Ddwyffrwd, crossing the path we had used, from Cae Coch. Its destination, behind the photographer, is a junction with the North Wales Path, in the direction of Penmaenmawr, passing, at its summit, some old quarry workings from where an ascent of Tal y Fan can be made via a path not shown on the map.
Quarry track, Cefn Maen Amor The lone fell runner, having overtaken us earlier, has taken a longer way round to climb towards Tal y Fan quarry on this track, which has not been made a public right of way and ends abruptly at the workings behind the photographer on the quarry waste tip. It does, however, form a convenient route of ascent for Tal y Fan, as a rather fainter footpath continues above the quarry.
Quarry track, Cefn Maen Amor
The lone fell runner, having overtaken us earlier, has taken a longer way round to climb towards Tal y Fan quarry on this track, which has not been made a public right of way and ends abruptly at the workings behind the photographer on the quarry waste tip. It does, however, form a convenient route of ascent for Tal y Fan, as a rather fainter footpath continues above the quarry.
The way in and out of Tal y Fan quarry The quarrymen who worked here must have had something very specific to extract and didn't wish to remove any more rock than was strictly necessary to obtain it. The entrance is very narrow, and the waste tip very substantial for a quarry this small, as though only a tiny fraction of what was removed was of any value. It is just about possible, with care, to enter and leave dryshod, though one or two of the stones are a bit wobbly and all are rather slick.
The way in and out of Tal y Fan quarry
The quarrymen who worked here must have had something very specific to extract and didn't wish to remove any more rock than was strictly necessary to obtain it. The entrance is very narrow, and the waste tip very substantial for a quarry this small, as though only a tiny fraction of what was removed was of any value. It is just about possible, with care, to enter and leave dryshod, though one or two of the stones are a bit wobbly and all are rather slick.
On the eastern approach to Tal y Fan From the quarry on the east north east ridge of Tal y Fan, a path starts faintly but becomes fairly well defined higher up as the ridge gets rockier. This point is just below the 600m contour, so there's not much further to climb to the top. Although it remains dreich here, there are signs of the weather clearing up nearer the coast and patches of sun illuminate Moelfre, with the northeast end of the Menai strait beyond. Faintly visible in the distance is Puffin Island.
On the eastern approach to Tal y Fan
From the quarry on the east north east ridge of Tal y Fan, a path starts faintly but becomes fairly well defined higher up as the ridge gets rockier. This point is just below the 600m contour, so there's not much further to climb to the top. Although it remains dreich here, there are signs of the weather clearing up nearer the coast and patches of sun illuminate Moelfre, with the northeast end of the Menai strait beyond. Faintly visible in the distance is Puffin Island.
Church in snow Seeming on this wintry day to spring from the very rock, a view of Llangelynin Old Church in all its fabulous and restrained beauty.
Church in snow
Seeming on this wintry day to spring from the very rock, a view of Llangelynin Old Church in all its fabulous and restrained beauty.
Church and Cerig-y-ddinas Reverence for the antiquity of this landscape knows few bounds when an ancient church sits in a hollow near to an Iron-age hill fort.
Church and Cerig-y-ddinas
Reverence for the antiquity of this landscape knows few bounds when an ancient church sits in a hollow near to an Iron-age hill fort.
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Cefn Maen Amor is located at Grid Ref: SH7474 (Lat: 53.25122, Lng: -3.8878406)

Unitary Authority: Conwy

Police Authority: North Wales

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