Ceunant

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Ceunant

Fallen leaves in Plas Tirion Drive
Fallen leaves in Plas Tirion Drive Credit: Eric Jones

Ceunant is a small village located in the county of Caernarfonshire, in northwest Wales. Situated near the picturesque Snowdonia National Park, it is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and crystal-clear streams. The village is nestled in a valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Ceunant is a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents. Despite its small size, it has a rich history dating back several centuries. The village is known for its traditional stone cottages, which add to its charm and character. Many of these cottages were built during the 19th century and are now protected as part of the area's heritage.

The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. The local pub, The Ceunant Arms, serves as a gathering place for both residents and visitors alike. It offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, where people can enjoy traditional Welsh food and drink.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Ceunant provides numerous opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. The nearby Snowdonia National Park offers a range of activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The village is also close to several beautiful lakes and rivers, making it an ideal location for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

In summary, Ceunant is a picturesque village in Caernarfonshire, Wales, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and strong sense of community. Whether it's exploring the surrounding countryside or immersing oneself in the local culture, Ceunant offers something for everyone.

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Ceunant Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.129882/-4.193232 or Grid Reference SH5361. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fallen leaves in Plas Tirion Drive
Fallen leaves in Plas Tirion Drive
Y Glyntywrog, Llanberis Road 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.
Y Glyntywrog, Llanberis Road
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.
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.
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.
Parc-y-Gleision Standing Stone
Parc-y-Gleision Standing Stone
Covered Reservoir, Parc-y-Gleision
Covered Reservoir, Parc-y-Gleision
Capel Ceunant The former chapel dated 1887 is now a private residence.
Capel Ceunant
The former chapel dated 1887 is now a private residence.
Dros y gors In theory at least, a footpath runs at the side of this small stream which descends from the Ceunant road towards the boggy valley. Large, glacially-derived boulders have been turned up where the stream has been deepened for drainage.
Dros y gors
In theory at least, a footpath runs at the side of this small stream which descends from the Ceunant road towards the boggy valley. Large, glacially-derived boulders have been turned up where the stream has been deepened for drainage.
Ornamental lake The drive to Plas Tirion passes around the side of a small ornamental lake, much grown-anbout with trees.
Ornamental lake
The drive to Plas Tirion passes around the side of a small ornamental lake, much grown-anbout with trees.
Footpath by wall A footpath heading north-west towards Plas Gwyn across wetland in the bottom of a slight valley.
Footpath by wall
A footpath heading north-west towards Plas Gwyn across wetland in the bottom of a slight valley.
Graveyard monuments Monuments of varying ages in the graveyard of St.Michael's Church.
Graveyard monuments
Monuments of varying ages in the graveyard of St.Michael's Church.
Farm Lane with footpath The home farm of Plas Tirion shows an elegant attention to detail in the walls, which are most elegantly constructed from rounded glacial boulders which have presumably been collected from the fields to improve the ground.
Farm Lane with footpath
The home farm of Plas Tirion shows an elegant attention to detail in the walls, which are most elegantly constructed from rounded glacial boulders which have presumably been collected from the fields to improve the ground.
Caravan field A public footpath leads from the Plas Tirion Drive to Ty'n-y-Coed. Now it is made up as an access road to permanently-sited caravans.
Caravan field
A public footpath leads from the Plas Tirion Drive to Ty'n-y-Coed. Now it is made up as an access road to permanently-sited caravans.
Overgrown wetland Autumn colours are shown by trees growing in a small wet depression, which has temporarily dried out.
Overgrown wetland
Autumn colours are shown by trees growing in a small wet depression, which has temporarily dried out.
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Ceunant is located at Grid Ref: SH5361 (Lat: 53.129882, Lng: -4.193232)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Ceunant
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Uwch Bryn-glâs
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