Pen y Dinas

Heritage Site in Merionethshire

Wales

Pen y Dinas

Caravan park beside the railway There is a beach access level crossing at this point with a park for vehicles and boat trolleys. — Caravan park beside the railway Credit: John Haynes

Pen y Dinas is a historic site located in the county of Merionethshire, Wales. It is known for its rich heritage and archaeological significance. The site sits atop a hill, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The most prominent feature of Pen y Dinas is its Iron Age hillfort, which is believed to have been in use from around 2500 to 3000 years ago. The hillfort consists of a series of defensive earthworks, including ramparts and ditches, enclosing an area of approximately 2.5 hectares. The purpose of the hillfort is still debated among archaeologists, but it is believed to have served as a settlement or a defensive stronghold.

Excavations conducted at Pen y Dinas have revealed evidence of human occupation throughout different periods of history. The remains of circular houses and storage pits have been discovered, suggesting that the site was inhabited by Iron Age communities. Additionally, Roman coins and pottery fragments have been found, indicating that the hillfort may have been visited or occupied during the Roman era.

Today, Pen y Dinas is a popular destination for visitors interested in history and archaeology. The site offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the lives of the people who lived there thousands of years ago. The commanding views from the hilltop also make it a picturesque spot for hiking and enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.

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Pen y Dinas Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.763/-4.068 or Grid Reference SH6020. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Caravan park beside the railway

There is a beach access level crossing at this point with a park for vehicles and boat trolleys.

John Haynes

Raised peat on the beach

Coastal peat that has been overwhelmed by the sea and is now marooned and slowly breaking up. It must have been a fairly deep moss as the peat is very hard.

John Haynes

Drainage water outlet

This drain has been piped to ensure the sea cannot break through onto the low lying ground behind the beach.

John Haynes

Excellent sandy beach

A big sandy beach is revealed at low tide. The water by the seagulls is from a fresh water drain. SH5919 : Drainage water outlet

John Haynes

View to the beach from opposite The Wayside

John Firth

Drainage canal beside the railway

Just north of caravan site

John Firth

Peat on the beach

There is a large area of peat on the beach just north of Llanaber and occasionally tree roots can also be seen.

Eirian Evans

The beach at Llanaber

There is a large area of peat on the beach just north of Llanaber and occasionally tree roots can also be seen. This is looking northwards, with the Lleyn peninsula just visible on the horizon

Eirian Evans

Entrance to Trawsdir caravan site

John Firth

Is it rock?

I first thought this was rock, but it seems to just be grass growing over sand. Walking on it is definitely squishy. Along this stretch of beach there is quite a bit of it. In the background are what I assume are artificial breakwaters to protect the caravan site, and hides marshy land.

Barry Hunter

Pebbly bit of beach

Small section of pebbles in an otherwise wide flat sandy beach

Barry Hunter

Submerged Forest

Remains of submerged tree stump on Llanaber Beach. Taken with Sony K550i phonecam

kiteman22

Trawsdir Farm

This photograph shows clearly the contrast between the coastal lowlands and the steep hill slopes leading up to the plateau.

Eric Jones

Wayside Chip Shop

This chip shop called the Wayside, between Harlech and Barmouth nestles in a small loop of road that has become isolated due to road straightening.

Nigel Mykura

Milepost

An old cast iron milepost near to Tal-y-Bont, Gwynedd for overall view see Link

Keith Evans

Barmouth 3

An old cast iron milepost on the B4573 near to Tal-y-Bont, Gwynedd for close up view see Link

Keith Evans

The coast near Llanaber

Difficult to photograph this stretch of coastline and avoid including the omnipresent caravans in the view. I have to say, my family and I have enjoyed several holidays on this coast, further north near Tal-y-bont, but that was many years ago. As can be seen, the tide is well out here, providing acres of beach to be explored.

John Lucas

'Wall to wall caravans'

Actually it's not as crowded as it appears. This is a telephoto shot which has foreshortened distances. The beach in view provides the clue as to why there is such a large number of caravans here.

John Lucas

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Pen y Dinas is located at Grid Ref: SH6020 (Lat: 52.763, Lng: -4.068)