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Bont Fawr

Settlement in Carmarthenshire

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Bont Fawr

Llwybr Caefylchi / Caefylchi path Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd i gyfeiriad anedd-dy o'r enw Caefylchi. Yn anffodus ar adeg ysgrifennu hwn mae'r llwybr wedi ei rwystro mewn sawl man. A footpath heading in the direction of a property known as Caefylchi. Unfortunately, as the time of writing, the path is obstructed in several places.
Llwybr Caefylchi / Caefylchi path Credit: Alan Richards

Bont Fawr is a village located in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated along the banks of the River Teifi, it is known for its picturesque setting and charming rural character. The name "Bont Fawr" translates from Welsh to English as "big bridge," referring to the historic stone bridge that spans the river and has become an iconic landmark of the village.

The village is primarily residential, with a small population of around 300 inhabitants. It boasts a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving the area's traditional Welsh heritage and culture. The local economy is mainly agrarian, with farming and agriculture playing a significant role in the village's livelihood.

Natural beauty surrounds Bont Fawr, with lush green meadows, rolling hills, and the tranquil River Teifi providing a stunning backdrop. The area is a haven for nature lovers, offering ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve is a popular attraction, providing habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including rare bird species.

The village features a few amenities to cater to its residents' needs, including a local pub and a community hall, which serves as a hub for various social events and gatherings. Bont Fawr also has a primary school, ensuring that the educational needs of the community are met.

Overall, Bont Fawr offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, perfect for those seeking a rural lifestyle amidst stunning natural surroundings.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.908553/-3.8766951 or Grid Reference SN7125. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llwybr Caefylchi / Caefylchi path Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd i gyfeiriad anedd-dy o'r enw Caefylchi. Yn anffodus ar adeg ysgrifennu hwn mae'r llwybr wedi ei rwystro mewn sawl man. A footpath heading in the direction of a property known as Caefylchi. Unfortunately, as the time of writing, the path is obstructed in several places.
Llwybr Caefylchi / Caefylchi path
Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd i gyfeiriad anedd-dy o'r enw Caefylchi. Yn anffodus ar adeg ysgrifennu hwn mae'r llwybr wedi ei rwystro mewn sawl man. A footpath heading in the direction of a property known as Caefylchi. Unfortunately, as the time of writing, the path is obstructed in several places.
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a stone west side of the road and south edge of stream. It marks a point 523.6ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on a stone west side of the road and south edge of stream. It marks a point 523.6ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a stone west side of the road. It marks a point 156.225m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on a stone west side of the road. It marks a point 156.225m above mean sea level.
Waterfall on Afon Sawdde This is the river Sawdde flowing north towards Llangadog. At this point there are roads either side of it: a minor one on the left bank; and the A4069 to Brynaman on the right. The whole length of the riverbank here is composed of upended strata of rock. You can drive past thousands of years of geology without even realising it.
Waterfall on Afon Sawdde
This is the river Sawdde flowing north towards Llangadog. At this point there are roads either side of it: a minor one on the left bank; and the A4069 to Brynaman on the right. The whole length of the riverbank here is composed of upended strata of rock. You can drive past thousands of years of geology without even realising it.
Sediment ripples in roadside quarry At the side of the minor road by the river Sawdde there is a small quarry (or large alcove). As with the riverbank, it is composed of upended strata. Here though the thick clumsy layers are replaced with thinner, more delicate strata. On the vertical face you can see ripples in the sediment that once lay flat, presumably caused by wind or water.
Sediment ripples in roadside quarry
At the side of the minor road by the river Sawdde there is a small quarry (or large alcove). As with the riverbank, it is composed of upended strata. Here though the thick clumsy layers are replaced with thinner, more delicate strata. On the vertical face you can see ripples in the sediment that once lay flat, presumably caused by wind or water.
Entrance to Coed Pen Arthur The Forestry Commission sign for this entrance gives the name Coed Pen Arthur, but their web site also list this point as Coed Shon. There is a picnic table and a circular drive with no well defined car parking spaces. Deeper in the Pen Arthur forest there is apparently a woodland sauna ! See this link: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/WalesCarmarthenshireTowyValleyForestsPenArthur" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/WalesCarmarthenshireTowyValleyForestsPenArthur">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Entrance to Coed Pen Arthur
The Forestry Commission sign for this entrance gives the name Coed Pen Arthur, but their web site also list this point as Coed Shon. There is a picnic table and a circular drive with no well defined car parking spaces. Deeper in the Pen Arthur forest there is apparently a woodland sauna ! See this link: LinkExternal link
Weir On Afon Sawdde Water authority building on right. A4069 directly behind camera.
Weir On Afon Sawdde
Water authority building on right. A4069 directly behind camera.
Cefn y Coed Common A wonderful area of "Access Land" which is an impenetrable mass of Bracken and Willow Herb.
Cefn y Coed Common
A wonderful area of "Access Land" which is an impenetrable mass of Bracken and Willow Herb.
Road near Tal-y-Garn Prominent clump of pine trees at the junction of the farm road.
Road near Tal-y-Garn
Prominent clump of pine trees at the junction of the farm road.
Green lane Green lane marked as "Other Public Access" near to Careg-foel-gam.
Green lane
Green lane marked as "Other Public Access" near to Careg-foel-gam.
Cwmcoy Remote hill-farm overlooking the valley of the Afon Meilwch and the distant Black Mountain.
Cwmcoy
Remote hill-farm overlooking the valley of the Afon Meilwch and the distant Black Mountain.
Coed Pen-Arthur Forest track near to the northern margin of this large Forestry Commission woodland.
Coed Pen-Arthur
Forest track near to the northern margin of this large Forestry Commission woodland.
Caeaubychain Mawr A farm with extensive outbuildings (and kennels from the sound) on the southern flank of the broad Towy valley. The field has yielded a silage crop in the days before the picture was taken, hence the bleached grass.
Caeaubychain Mawr
A farm with extensive outbuildings (and kennels from the sound) on the southern flank of the broad Towy valley. The field has yielded a silage crop in the days before the picture was taken, hence the bleached grass.
Road to Cwmcoy Near to the end of the steep track to this isolated farm.
Road to Cwmcoy
Near to the end of the steep track to this isolated farm.
Forest margin Coed Pen Arthur reaches its north-westerly extremity here, where the green lane descends from Careg foel-gam and turns to follow the stream steeply down the valley side.
Forest margin
Coed Pen Arthur reaches its north-westerly extremity here, where the green lane descends from Careg foel-gam and turns to follow the stream steeply down the valley side.
Green lane A narrow and very muddy track which has a stream flowing down it for at least part of its length.
Green lane
A narrow and very muddy track which has a stream flowing down it for at least part of its length.
Woodland glade The farm called Carregfoelgam can just be glimpsed across this woodland glade at the side of the steep lane.
Woodland glade
The farm called Carregfoelgam can just be glimpsed across this woodland glade at the side of the steep lane.
Sheep grazing Pasture alongside the boundary of the National Park, with views of Carn Goch in the distance.
Sheep grazing
Pasture alongside the boundary of the National Park, with views of Carn Goch in the distance.
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Bont Fawr is located at Grid Ref: SN7125 (Lat: 51.908553, Lng: -3.8766951)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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