Carreg naw llyn

Hill, Mountain in Cardiganshire

Wales

Carreg naw llyn

A vast expanse of nothing There is a marker post near the centre of the shot - maybe for a pipeline? — A vast expanse of nothing Credit: David Medcalf

Carreg naw llyn, located in Cardiganshire, Wales, is a prominent hill that stands at an elevation of 485 meters (1,591 feet). The name Carreg naw llyn translates to "rock of the nine lakes" in English, referencing the numerous small lakes and pools that can be found scattered around the hill.

The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and Cardigan Bay. The terrain is mostly rugged and rocky, with heather and grass covering the slopes. The summit of Carreg naw llyn is marked by a cairn, providing a focal point for those reaching the top.

Visitors to Carreg naw llyn can enjoy a challenging but rewarding hike, with various trails and paths leading to the summit. The hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds of prey and wild ponies that roam the area.

Overall, Carreg naw llyn is a picturesque and tranquil spot for nature lovers and adventurers seeking to explore the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Carreg naw llyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.314103/-3.765585 or Grid Reference SN7969. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A vast expanse of nothing

There is a marker post near the centre of the shot - maybe for a pipeline?

David Medcalf

The road across the moors

David Medcalf

The tarmac has finished

Up to this point the road across the moor was metalled.

David Medcalf

Moorland and drainage lines

David Medcalf

The road across Banc Gorweddfa

'Gorwedd' means 'to lie down' and 'Gorweddfa' means 'a lying down place'. Perhaps an ancient staging post across the moors?

David Medcalf

Llyn Fyrddon Fawr

Llyn Fyrddon Fawr and its outflow, high in the western Elenydd. The lake here is contained by a rather elderly-looking low stone dam. It's flanked on the eastern shore by the Cambrian Way, often just a line on the map in these parts but here a reasonably discernible path.

Steve Pomeroy

Looking down Llyn Hir

One of the smaller Teifi Pools.

Nigel Brown

An accurate weather forecast

The forecast was for clouds and sunny patches, with hail arriving mid-afternoon driven by strong winds. The hail arrived on time, with Groes Fan seen here plastered by the first, heavy, shower. The wind is blowing from right to left.

Nigel Brown

The Teifi Pools road, after hail

Most of the hail has been driven to the right hand side of the road by the wind. The track to Llyn Hir can be seen on the left.

Nigel Brown

The track to Claerwen

The sign suggests that it is legal to drive on the track (but you will need a suitable vehicle). Further ahead it becomes illegal to drive on it.

John Lucas

Banc Gorweddfa viewed from Craig Ddu Fach

The old route known as the 'Monks' Trod' can be seen winding around the hillside. The route was used by monks travelling between Abbeys at Strata Florida in Ceredigion and Cwm Hir in Radnorshire, although it is said that the route may date from pre-Christian times. The OS has chosen not to name the route, just showing it as an 'ancient road' on the 1:50000 map. The section from here to Bryn Glas SN80826761 appears to have no restrictions for motor vehicles, but beyond that is closed to all motors.

John Lucas

On the Monks' Trod

Rounding Banc Dafadbeddol.

John Lucas

Scraggy sheep beside the Monks' Trod

Approaching sheering time but given the very cold temperatures of late, they're probably glad that they still have their winter coats!

John Lucas

The moors of Banc Dafadbeddol

Another interesting name - 'dafad' means 'sheep' and 'bedd' means 'grave'. There is some history here.

David Medcalf

The valley of the Afon Claerddu

David Medcalf

A boggy defile between hills

Very wet land between the hills to the southwest of Rhos Fign and the low, rounded unnamed lump just to the east.

Richard Law

Llyn y Fign from the east

Llyn a Fign collects water from the shallow cwm, and then drains it southeastwards into the Afon Claerwen. It's surrounded by extensive boggy grassland, which gets progressively boggier as you approach the llyn, unless you're the Red Kite which was quartering the area in front of me.

Richard Law