Manod

Settlement in Merionethshire

Wales

Manod

Class 150 DMU at Blaenau Ffestiniog The station at Blaenau is served by only a few trains per day running down the Conwy valley from Llandudno. The Ffestiniog railway also runs narrow gauge steam heritage services to Porthmadog, however these were suspended at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and as of summer 2021 were still not operating as far as Blaenau. — Class 150 DMU at Blaenau Ffestiniog Credit: David Robinson

Manod is a small village located in the historic county of Merionethshire, in northwest Wales. Situated in the southern part of the Snowdonia National Park, Manod is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the majestic peaks of the Rhinogydd mountain range to the east. The village lies about 2 miles southeast of the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Manod has a rich mining heritage that dates back to the 19th century. The village was once home to the Manod slate quarry, which was a significant source of employment for the local community. Today, the quarry is no longer operational, but its remains serve as a reminder of the area's industrial past.

In addition to its mining history, Manod offers visitors a range of outdoor activities. The nearby mountains provide ample opportunities for hiking, climbing, and mountain biking. The village is also close to Llyn Manod, a picturesque lake that is popular for fishing and boating.

Manod is a close-knit community with a small population. It boasts a village hall, a primary school, and a few local shops. For more amenities, residents can easily access the larger town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, which offers a wider range of services.

Overall, Manod is a tranquil and picturesque village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Welsh countryside. Its mining history, natural beauty, and proximity to Snowdonia National Park make it an appealing destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Manod Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.984508/-3.928123 or Grid Reference SH7044. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Class 150 DMU at Blaenau Ffestiniog

The station at Blaenau is served by only a few trains per day running down the Conwy valley from Llandudno. The Ffestiniog railway also runs narrow gauge steam heritage services to Porthmadog, however these were suspended at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and as of summer 2021 were still not operating as far as Blaenau.

David Robinson

Blaenau Ffestiniog Co-op

Everywhere you look in Blaenau, there are mountains of slate waste beyond the village.

Bill Harrison

View from Blaenau Ffestiniog station

The rocky outcrop in the background is an unnamed igneous intrusion of rhyolite, being igneous bedrock formed between 485.4 and 443.8 million years ago during the Ordovician period.

Bill Harrison

A470 in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Steven Brown

Manod Mawr

The peaks (L to R) Manod Bach (511m) and Manod Mawr (661m), Ffestiniog, Merionethshire, Wales. Viewed from Bryn Coed, Llan Ffestiniog.

Phil Brandon Hunter

Afon Teigl in October

Afon Teigl yn lliwiau mis hydref. The River Teigl in the Vale of Ffestiniog, in October colours. Ref:PA280076a.

Phil Brandon Hunter

Afon Teigl in November

Afon Teigl yn lliwiau mis tachwedd. The River Teigl in the Vale of Ffestiniog, in November colours. Ref:PB140276a.

Phil Brandon Hunter

Afon Teigl in December

Afon Teigl yn lliwiau mis rhagfyr. The River Teigl in the Vale of Ffestiniog, in December colours. Ref:PC200010a.

Phil Brandon Hunter

Disused incline above Bethania, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Colin Park

Disused incline above Bethania, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Colin Park

Ruins at old slate workings below Manod Mawr, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Colin Park

Manod Mawr South summit cairn

Only the base of the trig point remains within the enclosure.

Colin Park

Hammered Shield Lichen

The Hammered Shield Lichen (Parmelia sulcata), photographed on a wall in the Vale of Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park). Ref:P3260232ag.

Phil Brandon Hunter

Garreg Ddu and Caffi Bont, Blaenau Ffestiniog

Garreg Ddu and Caffi Bont seen from Church Street.

Jeff Buck

Hunslet 2207 at Blaenau Ffestiniog

Hunslet 2207 is a 2ft gauge 4wDM of the 'Hudson-Hunslet' type. It was purchased by the Trefor (Yr Eifl) Granite Quarry on the Llyn Peninsula in 1941. It was delivered by rail to Llanwnda, where it was then transported by road to the wharf at Trefor, where it worked until 1965. More detailed information on the Ffestpedia Link

Jeff Buck

Afon Teigl yn mis Awst

Afon Teigl in August. Afon Teigl yn lliwiau mis Awst. Temperate Rainforest. The River Teigl in the Vale of Ffestiniog, in August colours. Philbhu image ref:PA280076a. Eryri :: SH5646 Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) lies within two counties of Wales (Gwynedd And Conwy) and was created in 1951.

Phil Brandon Hunter

Afon Teigl yn mis Awst

Phil Brandon Hunter

Peltigera Peltigera membranacea

The dog lichen Peltigera membranacea, with its characteristic olive green leaf-like thallus and red-brown apothecium (fruiting body), photographed on a wall in the temperate rainforest of the Vale of Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park). Philbhu image ref:P8020134ag.

Phil Brandon Hunter

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Manod is located at Grid Ref: SH7044 (Lat: 52.984508, Lng: -3.928123)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales