introducing llan

Set amid fantastic scenery in an elevated natural basin, Llan Ffestiniog is a small village situated within the Snowdonia National Park at the head of the Vale of Ffestiniog, on the A470 trunk road. It lies on an old Drovers’ road and pilgrim route to the Llyn Peninsula and Ynys Enlli; many of these centuries-old tracks are still traceable and open, dating back hundreds of years from the Middle Ages to the coming of the railways around the 1870's. The village contains some very old houses of great historical interest..

There are numerous places to fish and many walks available, ranging from a gentle stroll to a more taxing mountain climb. Riding, mountain biking, golf, white-water rafting, other water sports and activities are all within easy reach of the Village.

The area is famous for its association with the legends of the Mabinogion, a collection of Welsh Stories that were taken from two ancient books calle'Red Book of Hergest' and the earlier, 'The White Book of Rhydderch’. They tell the stories of people in Celtic times, some of the stories have been dated from approx 500 BC. The village has adopted the owl as its emblem, and this refers to the local tale of Blodeuwedd. The Fourth Branch of the Mabinogion is called “Math ap Mathonwy” and is based in Gwynedd.

The area is sparsely populated and the 2001 Census returns show that 80% of the population are Welsh speakers.There is a grocery shop, Post Office, hotel, one Chapel, Pre-School Playgroup, Primary School and Doctor’s Surgery. The Church maintains strong links with the community as a whole, and, wherever possible, is involved in local events and organisations.

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Ffestiniog

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In 1797, Lord George Lytton toured through Wales, when he arrived at Ffestiniog he wrote; “With the woman one loves, with the friend of one’s heart, and a good study of books, one might pass an age in this vale and think it a day. If you have a mind to live long and renew your youth, come and settle in Ffestiniog”.
An excerpt from ‘History of St Michael’s Church, Ffestiniog’. By Kate Robinson
Set amid fantastic scenery in an elevated natural basin, Llan Ffestiniog is a small village situated within the Snowdonia National Park at the head of the Vale of Ffestiniog, on the A470 trunk road. It lies on an old Drovers’ road and pilgrim route to the Llyn Peninsula and Ynys Enlli; many of these centuries-old tracks are still traceable and open, dating back hundreds of years from the Middle Ages to the coming of the railways around the 1870's. The village contains some very old houses of great historical interest..
	The Moelwyns
The Vale of Ffestiniog contains one of the foremost slate mining and quarrying landscapes in Wales and contains an undisputed wealth of archaeological remains. These include; extensive slate quarry and mine workings, waste tips, associated buildings, transport systems and settlements. The area also includes the Tanygrisiau hydro-electric pumped storage scheme; the first of its kind in Britain, the dam can be seen on Moelwyn Mawr and is one of the most prominent man-made landmarks in Gwynedd.
.	There are numerous places to fish and many walks available, ranging from a gentle stroll to a more taxing mountain climb. Riding, mountain biking, golf, white-water rafting, other water sports and activities are all within easy reach of the Village.
The area is famous for its association with the legends of the Mabinogion, a collection of Welsh Stories that were taken from two ancient books calle'Red Book of Hergest' and the earlier, 'The White Book of Rhydderch’. They tell the stories of people in Celtic times, some of the stories have been dated from approx 500 BC. The village has adopted the owl as its emblem, and this refers to the local tale of Blodeuwedd. The Fourth Branch of the Mabinogion is called “Math ap Mathonwy” and is based in Gwynedd. The area is sparsely populated and the 2001 Census returns show that 80% of the population are Welsh speakers.There is a grocery shop, Post Office, hotel, one Chapel, Pre-School Playgroup, Primary School and Doctor’s Surgery. The Church maintains strong links with the community as a whole, and, wherever possible, is involved in local events and organisations.

This prototype Ffestiniog web page is organised by Cymdeithas Gwelliannau Ffestiniog	Assisted by St Michael's Church Ffestiniog
Editor: Lonna Bradley tel: 01766 762653	Editor: Moira Richards tel: 01766 762786