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Llwyngwril is a coastal village with a population of around 500 which has strong links with the early days of the Society of Friends movement; the Quaker burial ground carries the date 1646. Castell-y-Gaer is a prehistoric hill fort overlooking the village and there are also many standing stones in the area. There is a local legend that these originate from the time when the lowland giant Gwril and his cousin, the mountain giant Idris (sitting on nearby 2,923' Cader Idris), used to throw rocks at each other. No such danger today, however, just a peaceful, quiet, welcoming, scenic, village close to mountains, woods and the sea. There are many outdoor pursuits such as walking up through the hills and woods behind the village, climbing Cader Idris (Idris' chair) and watching for buzzards, hen harriers, ravens, peregrine falcons and red kites, taking the Mawddach Estuary pathways, and visiting the local shingle beaches although when the tide is out there are big areas of sand to walk on and many rock pools to investigate.
Dolphins are often seen playing in the bay, and seals too, which are often seen languishing on the rocks by the ancient church of Llangelynin (dating from 12th Century.)
The river Gwril cascades down the mountain, and runs through the village. It feeds a man-made channel of water, which connects and fed the mills in the village, and at one time powered the village with electricity. This flows finally through Hendre Farm and out onto the beach. The beach is shingle but has sand when the tide is out. Many people take picnics to the beach and have a bonfire, and watch the sun go down, over the sea, which is often spectacular.
The Quaker Burial Ground is near the beach, and a house called Llwyn Du (black wood), dates from 1137, but is best known as the home of Quakers during their persecution in the 1600s, prior to leaving Wales for America. The occupants at this time were Humphrey ap Hugh, and his family. more...
The village falls within the Snowdonia National Park, which preserves the essential tranquillity here. Many people who visit this village come back repeatedly, because of the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The National Park would not allow any over commercialisation. history of llwyngwril....
Cyfarchion oddiwrth Gymdeithas Llwyngwril
Greetings from the Llwyngwril Community.
Greetings from the Llwyngwril Community.
Croeso i Gymru
Welcome to Wales
Welcome to Wales
For details of the facilities on offer in the village including B&B's and self catering accommodation, see our facilities page
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