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Bryn Dafarn

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Bryn Dafarn

Rhiwlas Farm Rhiwlas Farm, viewed from the country road to the south of the village of Eglwysbach.
Rhiwlas Farm Credit: Philip Halling

Bryn Dafarn is a prominent hill located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. With an elevation of approximately 440 meters (1,440 feet), it is considered a notable landmark in the region. Situated in the Snowdonia National Park, Bryn Dafarn offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including the picturesque Welsh countryside and the nearby coastline.

The hill is known for its rugged terrain, featuring steep slopes covered in dense grasses and heather, providing a habitat for various plant and animal species. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering a range of walking trails that cater to different levels of difficulty. The ascent to the summit of Bryn Dafarn can be challenging, but the reward is the stunning vista that awaits visitors at the top.

The area surrounding Bryn Dafarn is rich in historical and cultural significance. Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located nearby and is a testament to the region's medieval heritage. The hill itself has connections to Welsh folklore and mythology, adding an aura of mystique to the landscape.

Overall, Bryn Dafarn is a captivating natural landmark that showcases the beauty and diversity of the Welsh countryside. Its combination of stunning views, challenging terrain, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for those exploring Caernarfonshire and the Snowdonia National Park.

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Bryn Dafarn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.189061/-3.8037719 or Grid Reference SH7967. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rhiwlas Farm Rhiwlas Farm, viewed from the country road to the south of the village of Eglwysbach.
Rhiwlas Farm
Rhiwlas Farm, viewed from the country road to the south of the village of Eglwysbach.
Farm track Farm track, with no right of way, giving access to farmland.
Farm track
Farm track, with no right of way, giving access to farmland.
Valley above Eglwysbach Farmland in a valley to the south of Eglwysbach.
Valley above Eglwysbach
Farmland in a valley to the south of Eglwysbach.
Farmland near Eglwysbach Farmland in a valley to the south of Eglwysbach.
Farmland near Eglwysbach
Farmland in a valley to the south of Eglwysbach.
Field near Cefn Llech Field near Cefn Llech Farm near Llanddoged.
Field near Cefn Llech
Field near Cefn Llech Farm near Llanddoged.
Field entrance Field entrance and farmland near Cefn Llech Farm.
Field entrance
Field entrance and farmland near Cefn Llech Farm.
View to Snowdonia View to the mountains of Snowdonia from above the Conwy valley near Llanddoged.
View to Snowdonia
View to the mountains of Snowdonia from above the Conwy valley near Llanddoged.
Lane near Cefn-y-coed-uchaf
Lane near Cefn-y-coed-uchaf
Lane near Cefn-y-coed-uchaf
Lane near Cefn-y-coed-uchaf
Pentre'r Felin Farmland near the hamlet of Pentre'r Felin
Pentre'r Felin
Farmland near the hamlet of Pentre'r Felin
Weather coming in over the mountains Grazing land leading to the mountains
Weather coming in over the mountains
Grazing land leading to the mountains
Tu-hwnt-i'r-afon Looking across the valley of the Afon Hiraethlyn.
Tu-hwnt-i'r-afon
Looking across the valley of the Afon Hiraethlyn.
Farm track; wonderful view The whole Snowdon range available from this spot, weather allowing.
Farm track; wonderful view
The whole Snowdon range available from this spot, weather allowing.
Pennant, Carmel, Llanrwst On tourist holiday cottage let sites this house is called Pennant Farm and Pennant Cottage, but is known locally as Pennant and historically as Pennant y Priddbwll (Pen+Nant - Top of the Stream, or Valley) (Priddbwll - earth pit, a wolf trap.) A John Jones lived there in 1841, a Hugh Roberts of Llandegfan in 1861, and it was unoccupied in 1871. At one time it was the home of a returnee from Patagonia, and later a Mr George Tinsley of Staffordshire lived there, certainly between 1881 and 1901. It is now a holiday house to let.
Pennant, Carmel, Llanrwst
On tourist holiday cottage let sites this house is called Pennant Farm and Pennant Cottage, but is known locally as Pennant and historically as Pennant y Priddbwll (Pen+Nant - Top of the Stream, or Valley) (Priddbwll - earth pit, a wolf trap.) A John Jones lived there in 1841, a Hugh Roberts of Llandegfan in 1861, and it was unoccupied in 1871. At one time it was the home of a returnee from Patagonia, and later a Mr George Tinsley of Staffordshire lived there, certainly between 1881 and 1901. It is now a holiday house to let.
Pennant, Carmel Pennant also known as Pennant y Priddbwll Pennant Farm Pennant Cottage
Pennant, Carmel
Pennant also known as Pennant y Priddbwll Pennant Farm Pennant Cottage
View from Plas Maenan over the Afon Conwy A view from the terrace of the Plas Maenan Hotel towards Dolgarrog. The bridge over the Afon (River) Conwy is in the centre of the picture. This bridge once carried a railway branch from Dolgarrog Station to the aluminium works. The rail tracks were removed in the 1960's and the bridge now carries water mains and a currently closed footpath.
View from Plas Maenan over the Afon Conwy
A view from the terrace of the Plas Maenan Hotel towards Dolgarrog. The bridge over the Afon (River) Conwy is in the centre of the picture. This bridge once carried a railway branch from Dolgarrog Station to the aluminium works. The rail tracks were removed in the 1960's and the bridge now carries water mains and a currently closed footpath.
Rusty rails to Llandudno Junction As seen from Dolgarrog station. The reason? No regular trains have passed by since before 8 January. Flooding etc has caused yet another issue for this scenic railway line to Blaenau Ffestiniog to close on numerous occasions. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7085730">SH7866 : Information board at Dolgarrog station</a> Viewed from the apparent safety of the footpath crossing.
Rusty rails to Llandudno Junction
As seen from Dolgarrog station. The reason? No regular trains have passed by since before 8 January. Flooding etc has caused yet another issue for this scenic railway line to Blaenau Ffestiniog to close on numerous occasions. SH7866 : Information board at Dolgarrog station Viewed from the apparent safety of the footpath crossing.
Former track area to the aluminium factory Seen to the left of the existing track. In 1916 a short branch line was opened from the Conwy Valley railway, east of the river. It made a sharp turn through almost 180 degrees to cross the river and run along the valley to the factory. From the entrance gate, sidings fanned out into seven areas of the factory. - History points <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=the-dolgarrog-railway)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=the-dolgarrog-railway)">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> It was here the railway joined the line to Llandudno Junction.
Former track area to the aluminium factory
Seen to the left of the existing track. In 1916 a short branch line was opened from the Conwy Valley railway, east of the river. It made a sharp turn through almost 180 degrees to cross the river and run along the valley to the factory. From the entrance gate, sidings fanned out into seven areas of the factory. - History points LinkExternal link It was here the railway joined the line to Llandudno Junction.
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Bryn Dafarn is located at Grid Ref: SH7967 (Lat: 53.189061, Lng: -3.8037719)

Unitary Authority: Conwy

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///graver.lamenting.soldiers. Near Llanrwst, Conwy

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