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Cwm Idwal in the Snowdonia National Park. In the background beyond Llyn Idwal can by seen the Idwal Slabs, popular haunt of rock climbers and above them with a light covering of snow are the Glyder mountains.
Well the nice weather has come and the fair weather walkers are out in their numbers.... I decided to take the Rhyd Ddu path to the top of Snowdon, an excellent route if you want to avoid the tourists and it offers some fantastic views.
One thing I forgot to pack (or didn't even think of packing to be honest) was sun cream.. I now look like a lobster. Lesson learnt I think, albeit the hard way.
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St Brynachs church,
The remains of this 12th century celic type church,
destroyed in the great storm of october 1859,
another storm in march 1979.
The church of St. Brynach had a pre-Norman dedication. The building suffered storm damage in 1850 and 1851 when the chancel was destroyed by the sea, the church footings left hanging over an abyss. The graveyard was severely damaged, the level being reduced by at least three feet, exposing human remains in large quantity.
On my way up Siabod today I had to stop in Cwm Foel to take in the extremely dramatic atmosphere...it was incredibly cold and gales were gusting which made the ridge 'interesting'!
No further photos were taken!!!
Early morning in Cwm Cau* on a beautiful day in early autumn. This was taken beside the stream Nant Cadair* as it flows down from it's source the glacial lake of Llyn Cau below the cliffs of the majestic Craig Cau seen here at the head of the cwm. On the right the northern slopes of the cwm rise to the summit of Cadair Idris which is out of sight in this image.
*cau - close, enclosed
cadair - chair, referring to the chair of the giant Idris who according to legend used to recline in to observe the heavens, the "chair" being either this cwm or the one below the summit on the north side at Llyn y Gadair.
Was dark down here the cannopy above me full of green leaves
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Cwm Pennant is part of Snowdonia national park, its one of the more quieter areas to visit, lots of people love to visit Snowdon but i think here is just as special. Here you can see part of an old barracks, Prince of Wales quarry opened in 1873 & only lasted until 1886.
Working the second Trawsfynydd Trekker railtour to Trawsfynydd. At the other end of the six coach train were 31238 and 31207.
If the steps at the start of the hike up to this spot haven't taken your breath away already, the first time you see this view definitely will!
Cwm Cau is one of my favourite views in Wales and in my opinion one of the most spectacular landscapes in Wales.
Looking back down to where we started in my last shot. The slate mine and quarry workings descend level by level to the valley floor. The old slate workers cottages form a one street village on the narrow road that winds up the valley head.
I love the sight of the slate built inclines, the waste tips fanning out from the quarry openings and the tunnel entrances. A walk through these places, especially in the mist or poor light is both interesting and mysterious. I wish they could be preserved, but sadly they seem destined to tumble and fade into the landscape so much so that what's visible in only ten years time will tell so much less of a story.