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Bryn-y-Bedd

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

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Bryn-y-Bedd

Prince Llewellyn Terrace A fabulous, vernacular terrace with interesting slate detailing. Their proximity to the long-closed slate quarries of the same name suggests that they may be workers' houses, but they are quite lavish compared with similar terraces and other quarries.
Prince Llewellyn Terrace Credit: Jonathan Wilkins

Bryn-y-Bedd is a small village located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, in the northwestern part of Wales. Situated about 7 miles southeast of the town of Caernarfon, Bryn-y-Bedd is nestled within the picturesque countryside of Snowdonia National Park. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Bryn-y-Bedd is a tight-knit community with a population of around 300 people. The village is known for its close community spirit, where neighbors often come together to organize events and support one another. The village has a primary school, which serves the local children, and a small church that dates back several centuries, adding to the historical charm of the area.

The village is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and hiking trails crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. The nearby Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, is a popular destination for climbers and hikers, attracting visitors from far and wide. The area is also home to several rivers and lakes, making it an ideal spot for fishing and boating activities.

Despite its secluded location, Bryn-y-Bedd is not far from amenities. The town of Caernarfon offers a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, ensuring that residents have access to all essential services. Additionally, the village benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

In summary, Bryn-y-Bedd is a charming village situated in the heart of the beautiful Caernarfonshire countryside. With its strong sense of community, stunning natural surroundings, and proximity to amenities, it offers a peaceful and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

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Prince Llewellyn Terrace A fabulous, vernacular terrace with interesting slate detailing. Their proximity to the long-closed slate quarries of the same name suggests that they may be workers' houses, but they are quite lavish compared with similar terraces and other quarries.
Prince Llewellyn Terrace
A fabulous, vernacular terrace with interesting slate detailing. Their proximity to the long-closed slate quarries of the same name suggests that they may be workers' houses, but they are quite lavish compared with similar terraces and other quarries.
Footpath in the woods A very damp footpath runs in light woodland along the steep break of slope into the Lledr valley above Bryn-moel.
Footpath in the woods
A very damp footpath runs in light woodland along the steep break of slope into the Lledr valley above Bryn-moel.
Forest boundary Coniferous forest has been felled to the left of this fence, though there is some amusement in a relict broadleaf survivor on one side contrasting with a self-sown conifer on the other.
Forest boundary
Coniferous forest has been felled to the left of this fence, though there is some amusement in a relict broadleaf survivor on one side contrasting with a self-sown conifer on the other.
Broadleaf enclave The footpath crosses the fence and continues down a very boggy defile, somewhat improved by a causeway of sorts formed by closely-spaced tree stumps. A clump of oak trees seems to have survived the whole cropping-cycle of the coniferous forestry, for which we must be glad.
Broadleaf enclave
The footpath crosses the fence and continues down a very boggy defile, somewhat improved by a causeway of sorts formed by closely-spaced tree stumps. A clump of oak trees seems to have survived the whole cropping-cycle of the coniferous forestry, for which we must be glad.
Cleared forest A battered landscape after felling. Brashings have been drawn up into rows, and new seedlings are planted, so this will soon be 'green' again.
Cleared forest
A battered landscape after felling. Brashings have been drawn up into rows, and new seedlings are planted, so this will soon be 'green' again.
Track, Foel Gynnud A track skirts woodland and coniferous forestry on this steep hillside which still shows signs of former exploitation of slate from the mudstones of the Cwm Eigiau Formation (Ordovician, Soudleyan to Longvillian). This track is rooted in antiquity and forms an old way to the Moel Siabod quarries and the Llugwy Valley.
Track, Foel Gynnud
A track skirts woodland and coniferous forestry on this steep hillside which still shows signs of former exploitation of slate from the mudstones of the Cwm Eigiau Formation (Ordovician, Soudleyan to Longvillian). This track is rooted in antiquity and forms an old way to the Moel Siabod quarries and the Llugwy Valley.
Footpath junction This little glade in the forest is the start of the footpath to Bryn Moel and Pont-y-pant, though a certain fortitude is required to follow its obscure route, not to mention waterproof footwear during the wetter seasons. The forestry track leads to the slopes of Moel Siabod and a good route to the Llugwy valley.
Footpath junction
This little glade in the forest is the start of the footpath to Bryn Moel and Pont-y-pant, though a certain fortitude is required to follow its obscure route, not to mention waterproof footwear during the wetter seasons. The forestry track leads to the slopes of Moel Siabod and a good route to the Llugwy valley.
Former tramway The engineering of this route, now a well-used public footpath, has its origin in a tramway from the Chwarel y Fedw to the mill of the Prince Llewellyn Quarry on the northern bank of the Afon Lledr. The foot of the incline has been cut by the LNWR line to Blaenau Ffestiniog, but is clearly seen at the top of the riverside pastures. Flooding of the level ground of the valley was clearly understood in the early nineteenth century when it was built.
Former tramway
The engineering of this route, now a well-used public footpath, has its origin in a tramway from the Chwarel y Fedw to the mill of the Prince Llewellyn Quarry on the northern bank of the Afon Lledr. The foot of the incline has been cut by the LNWR line to Blaenau Ffestiniog, but is clearly seen at the top of the riverside pastures. Flooding of the level ground of the valley was clearly understood in the early nineteenth century when it was built.
Afon Lledr bridge The ancient tramway bridge has been replaced by a modern structure, making a fine amenity footpath. Extensive gravel beds show the way that the river will flood and become much more aggressive at times.
Afon Lledr bridge
The ancient tramway bridge has been replaced by a modern structure, making a fine amenity footpath. Extensive gravel beds show the way that the river will flood and become much more aggressive at times.
A470, Dolbryn The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470">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> SABRE
A470, Dolbryn
The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. LinkExternal link SABRE
A470, Prince Llewellyn Terrace, Dolwyddelan The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470">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> SABRE
A470, Prince Llewellyn Terrace, Dolwyddelan
The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. LinkExternal link SABRE
A470 towards Dolwyddelan The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470">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> SABRE
A470 towards Dolwyddelan
The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. LinkExternal link SABRE
Dolwyddelan Dolwyddelan (often spelled Dolyddelen in Victorian times) is a village on the main A470 road between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Betws-y-Coed in Conwy county borough. The population of Dolwyddelan was recorded as 474 in the 2011 census. (abridged from Wikipedia)
Dolwyddelan
Dolwyddelan (often spelled Dolyddelen in Victorian times) is a village on the main A470 road between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Betws-y-Coed in Conwy county borough. The population of Dolwyddelan was recorded as 474 in the 2011 census. (abridged from Wikipedia)
A470, Dolwyddelan The outline of Dolwddelan Castle can be seen through the rain and mist.
A470, Dolwyddelan
The outline of Dolwddelan Castle can be seen through the rain and mist.
A470 near Dolwyddelan Castle The castle, whose outline can just be seen through the rain and the mist, is thought to have been built in the early 13th century by Llywelyn the Great. It is Grade I listed by Cadw.
A470 near Dolwyddelan Castle
The castle, whose outline can just be seen through the rain and the mist, is thought to have been built in the early 13th century by Llywelyn the Great. It is Grade I listed by Cadw.
A470 near Pont y Coblyn The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470">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> SABRE
A470 near Pont y Coblyn
The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. LinkExternal link SABRE
A470 near Bertheos Uchaf The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A470">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> SABRE
A470 near Bertheos Uchaf
The A470, also known as the Cardiff to Glan Conwy Trunk Road, is the major long-distance road in Wales, from Cardiff on the south coast to Llandudno on the north coast. It is 185 miles long, and has undergone considerable road improvement in the last two decades. While previously one had to navigate the narrow roads of Llanidloes and Dolgellau, both these market towns are now bypassed due to extensive road modernisation. The road travels through two of Wales's national parks, the Brecon Beacons in the South and Snowdonia National Park, starting just south of Dinas Mawddwy in the North. It is a primary trunk route throughout its length, and the southernmost 26 miles, from Cardiff Bay to Merthyr Tydfil, is mainly direct and good quality dual carriageway, but most of the route from north of Merthyr to Llandudno is single carriageway. LinkExternal link SABRE
Bryn-tirion fields A view over fields to the farm and the castle dominating the skyline.
Bryn-tirion fields
A view over fields to the farm and the castle dominating the skyline.
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Bryn-y-Bedd is located at Grid Ref: SH7352 (Lat: 53.052753, Lng: -3.894164)

Unitary Authority: Conwy

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Brynybedd

What 3 Words

///diplomats.quote.fallback. Near Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Gwynedd

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