Ceunant Bach

Valley in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Ceunant Bach

Llyn Padarn railway Headed by Elidir.
Built 1889, Hunslet 0-4-0ST Elidir worked at Dinorwic Quarries as Red Damsel until transferred to the Llanberis Lake Railway at the end of 1969. — Llyn Padarn railway Credit: Richard Hoare

Ceunant Bach is a small valley located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Nestled amidst the stunning Snowdonia National Park, this picturesque valley offers breathtaking views and a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The name "Ceunant Bach" translates to "small ravine" in English, perfectly describing the geological formation that characterizes the area.

The valley is renowned for its natural beauty, with lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic cliffs. It is a haven for nature lovers and hikers, providing numerous trails to explore and discover hidden gems along the way. The enchanting Afon Goch stream meanders through the valley, adding to its charm and creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Ceunant Bach is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare plants and wildlife species. The valley's unique ecosystem has made it a protected area, ensuring the preservation of its natural treasures.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, Ceunant Bach offers opportunities for rock climbing, abseiling, and canoeing. The challenging terrain and the presence of the waterfall make it an ideal destination for adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers.

The valley is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and remnants of a bygone era scattered throughout. Ruined farmhouses and old mining structures serve as reminders of the area's past, adding an intriguing element to the landscape.

Overall, Ceunant Bach is a hidden gem in Caernarfonshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature's splendor and experience the rich history of the region. Whether it's a leisurely walk, an adrenaline-pumping adventure, or a peaceful retreat, this valley has something to offer everyone.

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Ceunant Bach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.107827/-4.1260184 or Grid Reference SH5758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llyn Padarn railway

Headed by Elidir. Built 1889, Hunslet 0-4-0ST Elidir worked at Dinorwic Quarries as Red Damsel until transferred to the Llanberis Lake Railway at the end of 1969.

Richard Hoare

Elidir at Gilfach Ddu

Built 1889, Hunslet 0-4-0ST Elidir worked at Dinorwic Quarries as Red Damsel until transferred to the Llanberis Lake Railway at the end of 1969.

Richard Hoare

Llyn Padarn train at Gilfach Ddu

Richard Hoare

Rusty trucks and tracks

At Gilfach Ddu station sidings.

Richard Hoare

Offer weindio Chwerel Dinorwig / Dinorwig Quarry winding gear

Ceri Thomas

Coed Dinorwig

Ceri Thomas

Chwarelau Dinorwig Rhybudd o Berygl / Dinorwig Quarries Danger Notice

Ceri Thomas

Elidir at Gilfach Ddu

Standing by the National Slate Museum, by the Llanberis Lake Railway.

John Lucas

Slate tip above Afon Glyn

Various public footpaths are marked above the minor road from Llanberis to Llanrug which lies among old slate quarries well above the main road. Their advantage lies in the slight possibility of finding somewhere to park without requiring a second mortgage, but their disadvantage is that signage indicates a strong desire by "the authorities" that you don't use them. This one seems to alternate between being easy to follow and being totally opaque and overgrown, but the correct route lies over a stile with a fierce "Keep out" sign which has to be ignored. Looking east from about that point, we are level with a horizon of waste slate above the Afon Glyn, with views just about discernible across Llyn Padarn to even bigger slate workings below Elidir Fach (whose summit is lost in the cloud).

Andy Waddington

National Slate Museum at Llanberis

Sandy Gerrard

Llanberis, Stryd Fawr (High Street)

David Dixon

High Street Llanberis

David Dixon

Llanberis Lake Railway, Bridge across Afon y Bala

The Llanberis Lake Railway, in Snowdonia, uses this bridge to cross the shortest river in Wales, Afon y Bala, which flows between Llyn Peris and Llyn Padarn.

David Dixon

Llanberis Lake Railway, Gilfach Ddu

The original terminus of the railway, at Gilfach Ddu, is now a through station serving both the National Slate Museum and the nearby Dolbadarn Castle.

David Dixon

National Slate Museum. Llanberis

The National Slate Museum (previously known as the Welsh Slate Museum and the North Wales Quarrying Museum) is located at Gilfach Ddu, the 19th-century workshops of the now disused Dinorwic quarry, within the Padarn Country Park, Llanberis. The museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of relics of the slate industry in Wales. See Link

(the museum’s official site) for more information.

David Dixon

Afon y Bala

The Llanberis Lake Railway, in Snowdonia, uses this bridge to cross the shortest river in Wales, Afon y Bala, which flows between Llyn Peris and Llyn Padarn.

David Dixon