Llandderfel, Gwynedd

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Many towns and villages of historical significance populate Gwynedd, Wales. One such scenic spot is Llandderfel, near the River Dee.  These lands have been inhabited since the Stone Age, with evidence of villages seen from the Roman period onward. In Llandderfel, the parish church of St. Dervel has been on the Papal Registers since the late 15th Century as part of the Diocese of St. Asaph. Inside the church, a 15th century carved screen and a rood-loft are fine features from the Middle Ages. 

Llandderfel lies in the Bala region of North Wales. Here, the River Dee meanders through picturesque countryside and rolling hills. The Bala region contains an ancient bridge crossing over the river near the town of Llangollen.

One notable site in Palé Hall, built in 1871 over the site of an older manor house. The owner was a railway engineer and local landowner. During WWI, the house saw use as a military hospital, and served as a home for evacuated children during WWII.

Across the river on top of a steep hill over the Dee Valley sits Castell Dinas Bran. From here, visitors can see from the Cheshire Plain in the east, across to the Llantisilio Mountains in the west. Northwest of Llangollen approximately two miles lies the ruins of Valle Crucis Abbey. It was founded by Cistercian Monks in 1201 and remained active until Henry VIII dissolved it in 1537. Just beyond the Abbey stands Elisegs Pillar, a 9th century memorial cross and namesake of the Abbey.

Llangollen is also home to the Llangollen Motor Museum, which includes over 60 vehicles from carriages to pedal cars to vintage automobiles. The Llangollen Railway is the only standard-gauge heritage railway in North Wales. The station is located next to the Dee Bridge, and the rail line runs 10 miles through beautiful Dee Valley, following the river the entire town. The Railway is an excellent way to see the countryside and natural beauty of North Wales and the Llandderfel/Bala region. Nearby, enjoy canoeing, kayaking and more at Bala Adventure and Watersports.

Only 25 miles distant from Llandderfel sits Yr Aran, one of the peaks on the Snowdon Massif in Snowdonia National Park. The Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve is another national treasure, a hanging valley surrounded by the 3000-foot peaks of the Glyderau Mountains in Snowdonia National Park. Created by glaciers over 10,000 years ago during the last Ice Age, the area is popular with hikers and climbers.

Snowdon itself lies a mere 25.5 miles distant from Llandderfel. Rising to 3560 feet above sea level, Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales. There are many routes to the summit depending on one’s level of ability. A train also runs to the summit for people not inclined towards hiking and mountain climbing.

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