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Waunfawr

Community in Caernarfonshire

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Waunfawr

Barrack-mawr The photograph is taken from a public footpath, though you'd hardly know it, as the route which seemed clear as it wound its way up through the old slate quarries has by now become very vague. What marks there are on the ground lead erroneously up to an unopenable gate to a byway (the correct route is supposed to turn right but we saw no apparent stile). The gate is not a major issue to climb, but can present a problem to those possessed of a 30 kg dog... The dark slate ruins stand out against the leakage of light from the coast (where the weather was not quite so grim) under the heavy blanket of low cloud which had submerged Snowdonia above about 500m.
Barrack-mawr Credit: Andy Waddington

Waunfawr is a small community located in the county of Caernarfonshire in Wales. Situated in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, it is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and offers a peaceful and picturesque setting.

The community is primarily residential, with a population of around 1,500 people. It is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village itself is centered around a main road, with a few local shops, a post office, and a pub that serves as a social hub for residents and visitors alike.

Waunfawr is also home to the Rhyd Ddu railway station, which is part of the Welsh Highland Railway. This heritage steam railway attracts tourists who come to enjoy the scenic train rides through the stunning countryside.

Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Waunfawr due to its proximity to the Snowdonia National Park. The village serves as a gateway to Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, and offers various hiking and cycling trails for all levels of experience. The area is also popular for fishing, with nearby lakes and rivers providing opportunities for anglers.

Overall, Waunfawr is a charming and peaceful community that offers a tranquil escape for nature lovers and those seeking a slower pace of life. Its stunning surroundings and friendly residents make it a delightful place to visit or call home.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.110525/-4.180472 or Grid Reference SH5459. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barrack-mawr The photograph is taken from a public footpath, though you'd hardly know it, as the route which seemed clear as it wound its way up through the old slate quarries has by now become very vague. What marks there are on the ground lead erroneously up to an unopenable gate to a byway (the correct route is supposed to turn right but we saw no apparent stile). The gate is not a major issue to climb, but can present a problem to those possessed of a 30 kg dog... The dark slate ruins stand out against the leakage of light from the coast (where the weather was not quite so grim) under the heavy blanket of low cloud which had submerged Snowdonia above about 500m.
Barrack-mawr
The photograph is taken from a public footpath, though you'd hardly know it, as the route which seemed clear as it wound its way up through the old slate quarries has by now become very vague. What marks there are on the ground lead erroneously up to an unopenable gate to a byway (the correct route is supposed to turn right but we saw no apparent stile). The gate is not a major issue to climb, but can present a problem to those possessed of a 30 kg dog... The dark slate ruins stand out against the leakage of light from the coast (where the weather was not quite so grim) under the heavy blanket of low cloud which had submerged Snowdonia above about 500m.
The western tip of a Cefn Du spoil heap The tongue of slate waste is slowly being colonised by conifers from the nearby Donen Las plantation.
The western tip of a Cefn Du spoil heap
The tongue of slate waste is slowly being colonised by conifers from the nearby Donen Las plantation.
Hen dramffordd ddiwydiannol / former industrial tramway One of the tongues of slate on the south side of Cefn Du. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was not mapped by the OS in 1888, but was mapped in 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Hen dramffordd ddiwydiannol / former industrial tramway
One of the tongues of slate on the south side of Cefn Du. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was not mapped by the OS in 1888, but was mapped in 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Gwastraff llechi / Slate waste, Cefn Du [1] From a small quarry that was described as 'old' in 1899.
Gwastraff llechi / Slate waste, Cefn Du [1]
From a small quarry that was described as 'old' in 1899.
Olion y diwydiant llechi / Remains of the slate industry Waste slate on Cefn Du.
Olion y diwydiant llechi / Remains of the slate industry
Waste slate on Cefn Du.
Diwedd y domen lechi / the end of the slate tip The tipping point on one of the slate tips on the south side of Cefn Du. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was not mapped by the OS in 1888, but was mapped in 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Diwedd y domen lechi / the end of the slate tip
The tipping point on one of the slate tips on the south side of Cefn Du. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was not mapped by the OS in 1888, but was mapped in 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Y man gollwng ar y domen lechi / The slate tip's tipping point [1] Built up so the wagon can tip up. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was not mapped by the OS in 1888, but was mapped in 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Y man gollwng ar y domen lechi / The slate tip's tipping point [1]
Built up so the wagon can tip up. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was not mapped by the OS in 1888, but was mapped in 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Gwastraff llechi / Slate waste, Cefn Du [2] Nature is very slowly colonising the slate tips.
Gwastraff llechi / Slate waste, Cefn Du [2]
Nature is very slowly colonising the slate tips.
Coeden ar y domen lechi / Tree on the slate tip It's common enough to see small conifers growing on the Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] slate tips, but very unusual to see a deciduous tree.
Coeden ar y domen lechi / Tree on the slate tip
It's common enough to see small conifers growing on the Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] slate tips, but very unusual to see a deciduous tree.
Coeden binwydd ar y domen lechi / Pine tree on the slate tip Small conifers are beginning to colonise the slate tips of Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du].
Coeden binwydd ar y domen lechi / Pine tree on the slate tip
Small conifers are beginning to colonise the slate tips of Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du].
Diwedd y domen llechen hir / The end of the long slate tip Built up so the wagon can tip up. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was mapped by the OS in 1888 and 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Diwedd y domen llechen hir / The end of the long slate tip
Built up so the wagon can tip up. Waste slate from Chwarel Fawr [Cefn Du] was dumped here off the end of each tip. The tramway on this particular tip was mapped by the OS in 1888 and 1899. It had disappeared by 1913, but the tip itself still remains.
Cerddwyr ar Gefn Du / Walkers on Cefn Du A choice of routes on open access land.
Cerddwyr ar Gefn Du / Walkers on Cefn Du
A choice of routes on open access land.
Tair tomen llechi / Three slate tips The one in the foreground had a tramway mapped in 1888 and 1899, but not in 1913. The higher one in the middle had no tramway mapped in 1888, but was shown with one in 1899 and 1913. The highest one at the back only had a tramway mapped in 1899, not in 1888 nor in 1913. This helps identify the order in which they were created.
Tair tomen llechi / Three slate tips
The one in the foreground had a tramway mapped in 1888 and 1899, but not in 1913. The higher one in the middle had no tramway mapped in 1888, but was shown with one in 1899 and 1913. The highest one at the back only had a tramway mapped in 1899, not in 1888 nor in 1913. This helps identify the order in which they were created.
Quarry tips The extensive tips of the Cefn Du quarry, with the road to Bwlch-y-groes winding along their base.
Quarry tips
The extensive tips of the Cefn Du quarry, with the road to Bwlch-y-groes winding along their base.
Footpath on Cefn Du Heather almost obscures the footpath which rises to pass above the major quarries. It is hard going as the path winds around large glacial boulders which are almost obscured. The monumental tips of the Cefn Du Quarry loom up in the distance.
Footpath on Cefn Du
Heather almost obscures the footpath which rises to pass above the major quarries. It is hard going as the path winds around large glacial boulders which are almost obscured. The monumental tips of the Cefn Du Quarry loom up in the distance.
Old Trackway from Pen-y-bwlch
Old Trackway from Pen-y-bwlch
Summit area of Cefn-du Cefn-du is a low hill close to the village of Waunfawr on the periphery of Snowdonia. It's a fairly desolate spot with ruined buildings scattered about the summit area and the massive, disused, Cefn-du Quarry on the slopes, with of course its huge attendant waste heaps. The dullness of the day - it was raining - only added to the sense of gloom there!
Summit area of Cefn-du
Cefn-du is a low hill close to the village of Waunfawr on the periphery of Snowdonia. It's a fairly desolate spot with ruined buildings scattered about the summit area and the massive, disused, Cefn-du Quarry on the slopes, with of course its huge attendant waste heaps. The dullness of the day - it was raining - only added to the sense of gloom there!
Quarry spoil heap on eastern slope of Cefn-du Cefn-du is a minor hill close to the village of Waunfawr; the image was recorded in the vicinity of Pen-y-bwlch, just east of the Cefn-du summit where a vehicle track and path head away towards the col at Bwlch-y-groes. Being at the top of the huge nearby quarry workings the spoil heap is a tiny one; lower down the tips are immense.
Quarry spoil heap on eastern slope of Cefn-du
Cefn-du is a minor hill close to the village of Waunfawr; the image was recorded in the vicinity of Pen-y-bwlch, just east of the Cefn-du summit where a vehicle track and path head away towards the col at Bwlch-y-groes. Being at the top of the huge nearby quarry workings the spoil heap is a tiny one; lower down the tips are immense.
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Waunfawr is located at Grid Ref: SH5459 (Lat: 53.110525, Lng: -4.180472)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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