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3 Jul 2010

Information Update

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If you haven’t visited Tal-y-llyn let me tell you of some very good reason to do so hopefully in the near future.

 

Cader Idris

The summit, Penygadair (Top of the Chair) at 2,927 feet (892m), offers a superb panorama of mountain scenery. The mountain is notorious for its low cloud but on a clear day it is possible to see the mountains of the Snowdon massif and the Rhinog mountain range as well as the Lleyn Peninsula and the hills of Shropshire, the Long Mynd, the Wrekin and occasionally Ireland.

A fantastic and very satisfying if not a little strenuous walk up this very popular mountain, the main route up there is the Minffordd Path which leads for the Dol Idris car park. 5 hours is the approx average time it will take post people to reach the summit & back.

Tal-y-llyn Lake

Nestling in the mountains of Central Wales, at the very southern end of Snowdonia, is one of Wales’ most beautiful lakes - Tal-y-Llyn. Some 220 acres in size, it lies at the foot of Cader Idris, the second highest mountain in Wales. It is also at the head of the Afon Dysynni, a river only 8 miles long and entering the sea at Tywyn. Primarily a river for migrating sea trout and salmon, it is famed for its particularly large sea trout.The narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway has its eastern terminus at nearby Abergynolwyn, within the parish of Talyllyn.

In summer 2009, a landscape photograph of the lake was chosen as an official desktop wallpaper and included with the Microsoft operating system Windows 7, thus bring an image of the lake to millions of desktop PCs.

Low Flying Aircraft

Love them or hate them they are to be seen most days throughout the week. The RAF fly an assortment of jets, planes & helicopters down the valley on their training sorties. Over recent years it has become a very popular location for plane enthusiast to come, view and experience these amazing machines.

Some local people don’t agree with the aircraft being allowed to fly at very low level down the valley and the subject is a controversial and well talked about subjects. However these enthusiasts bring a lot of business to the local accommodation providers in the area.  For more information check out or  www.warplane.co.uk

 

Local Accommodation

There is a good choice of places to stay, hotels, b&bs & camp sites during your visit to Tal-y-llyn, contact information can be found here on the website.

The hotels all served a good selection of food & drink and you will be assured a warm welcome from all the accommodation providers during your stay

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 So what are you waiting for, get in touch with any of the local accommodation providers, and please tell them you have seen them on Tal-y-llyn website

 

 

3 July, 2010 at 14:51 by Admin

Tags: cader idris, fishing, hotels, lake, mountains, snowdonia, tal-y-llyn, update
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1 Jun 2010

New Welsh Heritage Centre at Tal-y-llyn

JUNE PROGRAME

Bluebells

New Welsh Heritage Centre at Tal-y-llyn

YSTRADGWYN
( a former chapel )
Situated on the B4405, 300m from the junction with the A487
An Interpretation of Wales through
History, Story And Song

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YSTRADGWYN HERITAGE CENTRE – CANOLFAN TREFTADAETH

YSTRADGWYN, a former country chapel, is the new welsh heritage centre in Tal-y-llyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, situated on the B4405 near the junction with the A487, it is adjacent to the well Dol Einion Campsite which is on the Minffordd Path to Cadar Idris

Ystradgwyn Centre has a programme of Guided Walks, Talk Stories, Crafts and Music throughout the summer from 2pm. To 3.15 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. CROESO! ALL are welcome. Booking not required. (There will be a collection for Charity.)

Telephone contact: 01654 761312; email: marianrees@tiscali.co,uk

June 8 Guided Walk. A short level walk around the old Dolydd Cau Estate. Hear the story of the first Fizzy Pop made in Britain – which was made right here in Tal-y-llyn!

June 10 The story of the Welsh Costume and famous ladies who wore it.

June 15 The Welsh in Patagonia, emigration and survival from1865 to today.

June 17 guided Walk. A short level walk around theold Dolydd Cay Estate. Hear the story of the first Fizzy Pop made in Britain – which was made here in Tal-y-llyn!

June 22 legends re-told of the Giants and Fairies of Cadar Idris.

June 24 A Musical Hour of Welsh Folk Songs.

June29 guided Walk. A short level walk around the old Estate of Dolydd Cau. Hear the story of the first Fizzy Pop made in Britain – which was made here at Tal-y-llyn!

July 1 What is the “EISTEDDFOD”? Who are the “Gorsedd of Bards” in their blue, green and white robes? Find out here?

..The varied programme continues throughout the summer except for the first week of August.

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For The Summer Programme Please Consult
01654761312   -  marianrees@tiscali.co.uk
or local information Centres

COME AND ENJOY                               DEWCH I FWYNHAU!
1 June, 2010 at 20:12 by Admin

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22 May 2010

Bluebell Festival @ New Welsh Heritage Centre at Tal-y-llyn

BluebellsYSTRADGWYN

( a former chapel )

Situated on the B4405, 300m from the junction with the A487

An Interpretation of Wales through

History, Story And Song

BLUEBELL FESTIVAL - GWYL  CLYCHAU GLAS

Saturday 29th May, 2.00pm

GUIDED WALK on the old ‘Doydd Cau Estate’ from YSTRADGWYN

Sunday 30th May, 2.00pm

The Legends of the Giants and Fairies of Cader Idris

Monday 31st May, 2.00pm

From Sticks To Trick Boxes

A talk and exhibit by a local craftsman

Tuesday 1st June, 2.00pm

The Triple Harp

Hear the story and music of this unique Welsh instrument

Each session starts with having a go at using the Welsh language

It’s easier than you think

For The Summer Programme Please Consult

01654761312   -  marianrees@tiscali.co.uk

or local information Centres


COME AND ENJOY                               DEWCH I FWYNHAU!


22 May, 2010 at 21:19 by Admin

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