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Nant y Fron

Valley in Denbighshire

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Nant y Fron

A rural idyll to the south west of Denbigh A view northeast from the B4501 Cerrigydrudion to Denbigh road.
A rural idyll to the south west of Denbigh Credit: Mike Searle

Nant y Fron is a picturesque valley located in the county of Denbighshire, Wales. Nestled within the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this tranquil valley offers breathtaking views and a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The valley is characterized by its rolling hills, lush green meadows, and babbling streams, which meander through the landscape. The area is known for its rich biodiversity, with an abundance of wildlife including red kites, buzzards, and various species of butterflies.

Nant y Fron is popular among nature enthusiasts and hikers due to its extensive network of walking trails. The valley provides access to several well-marked footpaths that lead visitors through woodlands, across fields, and up to the surrounding hills, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

One of the notable features of Nant y Fron is the presence of several ancient burial mounds, known as tumuli, which date back to the Neolithic period. These archaeological sites provide a glimpse into the area's rich history and cultural heritage.

The valley is also home to a number of small farms and cottages, giving it a quaint and rural charm. Visitors can experience the traditional way of life in this idyllic setting, with farmers tending to their livestock and cultivating the land.

Overall, Nant y Fron is a hidden gem in Denbighshire, offering visitors a peaceful retreat amidst stunning natural beauty and a chance to explore the region's ancient history.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.128936/-3.4855187 or Grid Reference SJ0060. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A rural idyll to the south west of Denbigh A view northeast from the B4501 Cerrigydrudion to Denbigh road.
A rural idyll to the south west of Denbigh
A view northeast from the B4501 Cerrigydrudion to Denbigh road.
Grass cut for silage Grass cut for silage in a field above Saron, with the view across the Vale of Clwyd to the Clwydian Hills in the background.
Grass cut for silage
Grass cut for silage in a field above Saron, with the view across the Vale of Clwyd to the Clwydian Hills in the background.
Silage field Grass cut for silage in a field above Saron, with the view of the Clwydian Hills in the background.
Silage field
Grass cut for silage in a field above Saron, with the view of the Clwydian Hills in the background.
Tir Mostyn Wind Farm Three wind turbines on the Tir Mostyn Wind Farm beside a country road.
Tir Mostyn Wind Farm
Three wind turbines on the Tir Mostyn Wind Farm beside a country road.
Sheep and a wind turbine A pair of sheep and a wind turbine on the Tir Mostyn Wind Farm.
Sheep and a wind turbine
A pair of sheep and a wind turbine on the Tir Mostyn Wind Farm.
Upland grazing and forestry
Upland grazing and forestry
Tir Mostyn Wind Farm Some of the twenty five 850kW wind turbines of Tir Mostyn Wind Farm pictured here in the mist and drizzle of low cloud. The farm became operational in 2005 and has a life span of 25 years.
Tir Mostyn Wind Farm
Some of the twenty five 850kW wind turbines of Tir Mostyn Wind Farm pictured here in the mist and drizzle of low cloud. The farm became operational in 2005 and has a life span of 25 years.
Tir Mostyn Wind Farm View of Tir Mostyn Wind Farm.
Tir Mostyn Wind Farm
View of Tir Mostyn Wind Farm.
Llyn Brenig: Wind farm across the reservoir
Llyn Brenig: Wind farm across the reservoir
View to Moel Ytta View across farmland to Moel Ytta and the valley below it.
View to Moel Ytta
View across farmland to Moel Ytta and the valley below it.
Wind turbine, Tir Mostyn One of 25 wind turbines on the Tir Mostyn wind farm.
Wind turbine, Tir Mostyn
One of 25 wind turbines on the Tir Mostyn wind farm.
Wind Turbines, Tir Mostyn Wind Turbines on the Tir Mostyn wind farm. There are 25 wind turbines on this wind farm.
Wind Turbines, Tir Mostyn
Wind Turbines on the Tir Mostyn wind farm. There are 25 wind turbines on this wind farm.
Country road passing Tir Mostyn wind farm There are 25 wind turbines on Tir Mostyn wind farm.
Country road passing Tir Mostyn wind farm
There are 25 wind turbines on Tir Mostyn wind farm.
Logging at Rhiwiau Not a vast amount of timber on this hill, but logging is currently going on at various points along this road.
Logging at Rhiwiau
Not a vast amount of timber on this hill, but logging is currently going on at various points along this road.
Pen y Lôn Enw addas iawn! Ffordd hir, gul a serth i'w gyrraedd. Translated means 'End of the road'. A very appropriate name as it is at the end of a long narrow steep road.
Pen y Lôn
Enw addas iawn! Ffordd hir, gul a serth i'w gyrraedd. Translated means 'End of the road'. A very appropriate name as it is at the end of a long narrow steep road.
Farmland opposite Bryn Golau Farmland opposite Bryn Golau with the Clwydian Hills on the horizon.
Farmland opposite Bryn Golau
Farmland opposite Bryn Golau with the Clwydian Hills on the horizon.
Farmland above Nantglyn
Farmland above Nantglyn
Farmland at Ty Newydd Hills and fields above the town of Denbigh on the approach to the Welsh Waterboard reservoirs
Farmland at Ty Newydd
Hills and fields above the town of Denbigh on the approach to the Welsh Waterboard reservoirs
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Nant y Fron is located at Grid Ref: SJ0060 (Lat: 53.128936, Lng: -3.4855187)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

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///energy.slab.looms. Near Denbigh, Denbighshire

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