Maes Ilyn

Settlement in Cardiganshire

Wales

Maes Ilyn

Sign for Teifi cheese factory
Sign for Teifi cheese factory Credit: Alex McGregor

Maes Ilyn is a small village located in the county of Cardiganshire, Wales. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, it is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Aberystwyth. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, providing residents and visitors with stunning views of the Welsh countryside.

With a population of around 300 people, Maes Ilyn is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and tranquil environment. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, where neighbors often gather for social events and community activities.

Although small in size, Maes Ilyn boasts a number of amenities to cater to its residents. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a village hall that serves as a hub for various events and gatherings. The village also has a primary school, providing education for the local children.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding area of Maes Ilyn. The nearby Cambrian Mountains offer opportunities for hiking and walking, while the picturesque coastline provides stunning beaches and scenic coastal paths.

Maes Ilyn is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities through a network of roads, making it easily accessible for both residents and tourists. Its peaceful environment, combined with its natural beauty, makes it an idyllic place to reside or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life and a closer connection to nature.

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Maes Ilyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.07467/-4.3816518 or Grid Reference SN3644. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sign for Teifi cheese factory
Sign for Teifi cheese factory
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Church of St Cynllo, Llangynllo
Capel Coed-y-bryn
Capel Coed-y-bryn
Bwlch-y-groes chapel
Bwlch-y-groes chapel
The jumps Cross country ride
The jumps
Cross country ride
Llangynllo Church The church of St Cynllo has a broad view southwards towards the Teifi Valley and stands alongside a farm at the end of a dead-end road.
Llangynllo Church
The church of St Cynllo has a broad view southwards towards the Teifi Valley and stands alongside a farm at the end of a dead-end road.
Old Church School
Old Church School
Redirected Bridleway There was a notice lower down explaining that this bridleway had been legaly diverted. I expect the residents of Abernant preferred not to have horses and people coming too close to their house.
This grassy bank seems to be ungrazed with scattered gorse bushes. Where the soil has been moved to create the new bridleway, gorse seedlings have had a chance to get established in a way they could not have done in the undisturbed rough grass.
Redirected Bridleway
There was a notice lower down explaining that this bridleway had been legaly diverted. I expect the residents of Abernant preferred not to have horses and people coming too close to their house. This grassy bank seems to be ungrazed with scattered gorse bushes. Where the soil has been moved to create the new bridleway, gorse seedlings have had a chance to get established in a way they could not have done in the undisturbed rough grass.
Fferm Penbeili-mawr This farm is now used to provide holiday cottages in a very rural location. The actual farmhouse is hidden behind the row of cottages which at one time were probably the old cowshed.
Fferm Penbeili-mawr
This farm is now used to provide holiday cottages in a very rural location. The actual farmhouse is hidden behind the row of cottages which at one time were probably the old cowshed.
Hedge on a Wall Many of the field boundaries in this area are substantial walled banks with hedgerows on top. This one, bounding the track to Ffynnon-wen, is a particularly good example showing the careful construction work that has gone into its creation. Growing among the stones is wall pennywort, a plant so named because of its love of such situations and its circular leaves with their stem in the middle.
Hedge on a Wall
Many of the field boundaries in this area are substantial walled banks with hedgerows on top. This one, bounding the track to Ffynnon-wen, is a particularly good example showing the careful construction work that has gone into its creation. Growing among the stones is wall pennywort, a plant so named because of its love of such situations and its circular leaves with their stem in the middle.
Ford near Maesllyn The water level at this ford is quite low here after several weeks with little rain. It would be difficult for vehicles to negotiate under flood conditions. The footbridge on the right is to enable pedestrians to cross the stream under any weather conditions.
Ford near Maesllyn
The water level at this ford is quite low here after several weeks with little rain. It would be difficult for vehicles to negotiate under flood conditions. The footbridge on the right is to enable pedestrians to cross the stream under any weather conditions.
Maesllyn Mill This is one of many woollen mills in this area that has closed in the last century. The abundant local sheep produced wool and the fast flowing streams drove water wheels to provide energy for the many parts of the production process in these mills. After it closed, this mill became a woollen mill museum and housed many interesting exhibits as well as working machinery. It is now privately owned and no longer open to the public.
Maesllyn Mill
This is one of many woollen mills in this area that has closed in the last century. The abundant local sheep produced wool and the fast flowing streams drove water wheels to provide energy for the many parts of the production process in these mills. After it closed, this mill became a woollen mill museum and housed many interesting exhibits as well as working machinery. It is now privately owned and no longer open to the public.
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Maes Ilyn is located at Grid Ref: SN3644 (Lat: 52.07467, Lng: -4.3816518)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Located within 500m of 52.07467,-4.3816518
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 52.070861/-4.3854344
Maesllyn
Alt Name: Maes llyn
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q16282476
Wikipedia: cy:Maesllyn
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Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Generator Solar Modules: 18
Generator Source: solar
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Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0754969/-4.3810987
Direction: 190
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.0754705/-4.3823366
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