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Coed y Clegyr

Wood, Forest in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Coed y Clegyr

WWII Defences of North Wales: Lake View Hotel, Llanberis - Minefield: EDoB ID: e46184 Concrete landmine sockets in the old road surface in the car park of the Lake View Hotel. I got some curious looks from patrons of the hotel photographing these!
WWII Defences of North Wales: Lake View Hotel, Llanberis Credit: Mike Searle

Coed y Clegyr, located in Caernarfonshire, Wales, is a picturesque forest nestled in the Snowdonia National Park. Spread across an area of approximately 2,500 acres, it encompasses a diverse range of habitats, making it one of the most biodiverse forests in the region.

The forest comprises a mix of native woodland, including oak, birch, and ash trees, as well as coniferous plantations of pine and spruce. This combination of tree species provides a rich and varied ecosystem, supporting a wide array of flora and fauna. Coed y Clegyr is home to numerous bird species, such as buzzards, woodpeckers, and red kites, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers and walkers can explore the forest on foot, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the surroundings. There are also designated mountain biking trails, catering to thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline rush amidst nature.

Coed y Clegyr offers more than just natural beauty. The forest has a rich cultural and historical significance, with ancient ruins of a medieval church and Celtic crosses that date back centuries. These historical remnants add an air of mystique and intrigue to the forest, attracting history enthusiasts and those interested in the region's heritage.

Overall, Coed y Clegyr is a captivating woodland, offering a perfect blend of natural splendor, recreational activities, and historical intrigue. It is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers exploring Caernarfonshire.

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WWII Defences of North Wales: Lake View Hotel, Llanberis - Minefield: EDoB ID: e46184 Concrete landmine sockets in the old road surface in the car park of the Lake View Hotel. I got some curious looks from patrons of the hotel photographing these!
WWII Defences of North Wales: Lake View Hotel, Llanberis
- Minefield: EDoB ID: e46184 Concrete landmine sockets in the old road surface in the car park of the Lake View Hotel. I got some curious looks from patrons of the hotel photographing these!
Slate tip above Afon Glyn Various public footpaths are marked above the minor road from Llanberis to Llanrug which lies among old slate quarries well above the main road. Their advantage lies in the slight possibility of finding somewhere to park without requiring a second mortgage, but their disadvantage is that signage indicates a strong desire by "the authorities" that you don't use them. This one seems to alternate between being easy to follow and being totally opaque and overgrown, but the correct route lies over a stile with a fierce "Keep out" sign which has to be ignored. Looking east from about that point, we are level with a horizon of waste slate above the Afon Glyn, with views just about discernible across Llyn Padarn to even bigger slate workings below Elidir Fach (whose summit is lost in the cloud).
Slate tip above Afon Glyn
Various public footpaths are marked above the minor road from Llanberis to Llanrug which lies among old slate quarries well above the main road. Their advantage lies in the slight possibility of finding somewhere to park without requiring a second mortgage, but their disadvantage is that signage indicates a strong desire by "the authorities" that you don't use them. This one seems to alternate between being easy to follow and being totally opaque and overgrown, but the correct route lies over a stile with a fierce "Keep out" sign which has to be ignored. Looking east from about that point, we are level with a horizon of waste slate above the Afon Glyn, with views just about discernible across Llyn Padarn to even bigger slate workings below Elidir Fach (whose summit is lost in the cloud).
Craig Llew from the Clegyr Path These are some of the oldest rocks in Wales. Moel Eilio forms the background.
Craig Llew from the Clegyr Path
These are some of the oldest rocks in Wales. Moel Eilio forms the background.
Wooded wetland below Craig Llew The walls are the work of early 18thC quarrymen-farmers who carved small holdings from the wastes. This dual economy remained a feature of the slate quarrying districts of Caernarvonshire until the 1960s/
Wooded wetland below Craig Llew
The walls are the work of early 18thC quarrymen-farmers who carved small holdings from the wastes. This dual economy remained a feature of the slate quarrying districts of Caernarvonshire until the 1960s/
London Garage, Maes Gerddi The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
London Garage, Maes Gerddi
The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
A4086 near Llanberis The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
A4086 near Llanberis
The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
A4086 towards Llanberis The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
A4086 towards Llanberis
The A4086 runs for almost 18 miles between Caernarfon and Capel Curig. It is a popular tourist route as it passes through some of the most memorable and famous parts of Snowdonia including the Llanberis Pass.
Angela's Coach near Llanberis Angela Coaches' VDL Futura coach (R600 ACL) on the A4086 road about one mile outside Llanberis.
Angela's Coach near Llanberis
Angela Coaches' VDL Futura coach (R600 ACL) on the A4086 road about one mile outside Llanberis.
A4244 near Bryn Derw The A4244 is a relatively short (6½ miles) rural A-road in north Caernarfonshire. It connects the A5/A55 (near the Llys-y-gwynt junction) with the A4086 at Brynrefail, just outside Llanberis.
A4244 near Bryn Derw
The A4244 is a relatively short (6½ miles) rural A-road in north Caernarfonshire. It connects the A5/A55 (near the Llys-y-gwynt junction) with the A4086 at Brynrefail, just outside Llanberis.
Pentref Dinorwig o lethrau Moel Eilian/ The village of Dinorwig from the slopes of Moel Eilian Dinorwig was the highest quarrying village in the Seiont Valley.
Pentref Dinorwig o lethrau Moel Eilian/ The village of Dinorwig from the slopes of Moel Eilian
Dinorwig was the highest quarrying village in the Seiont Valley.
Llyn Padarn and the Snowdon Massif April evening sunshine on Llyn Padarn and the Snowdon Massif. Taken from Pont Pen-y-llyn at the northwestern end of Llyn Padarn; looking along the lake towards Llanberis.
Llyn Padarn and the Snowdon Massif
April evening sunshine on Llyn Padarn and the Snowdon Massif. Taken from Pont Pen-y-llyn at the northwestern end of Llyn Padarn; looking along the lake towards Llanberis.
Below Pen-y-bwlch
Below Pen-y-bwlch
Parc-y-Gleision Standing Stone
Parc-y-Gleision Standing Stone
Covered Reservoir, Parc-y-Gleision
Covered Reservoir, Parc-y-Gleision
Llyn Padarn shoreline Looking northwestwards into the greyness.
Llyn Padarn shoreline
Looking northwestwards into the greyness.
Footbridge
Footbridge
Glynrhonwy Uchaf
Glynrhonwy Uchaf
Old Road Part of the old A.4086 now bypassed near to Llanberis, Gwynedd.
Old Road
Part of the old A.4086 now bypassed near to Llanberis, Gwynedd.
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Coed y Clegyr is located at Grid Ref: SH5662 (Lat: 53.136797, Lng: -4.1454496)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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///cities.march.replayed. Near Deiniolen, Gwynedd

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