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2 unusual facts about Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon


Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon

To the left is Llyn Cwmffynnon the source or head of the Nantygwryd river (originally Y Mymbyr), which flow into Llynnau Mymbyr at Capel Curig.

Llynnau Mymbyr

The river feeding the lakes is the Nantygwryd (or Nant-y-gwryd), which has its source at Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon, also marked on maps as the Nant Gwryd, which is a tributary of the Afon Llugwy.


Garndolbenmaen

The Papur Bro, the local Welsh language paper, is called Y Ffynnon (The Source/Spring).

Garth Hill

It is thought to be the inspiration for "Ffynnon Garw", the fictional mountain (or hill) featured in the book, and later, film, The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain by Christopher Monger.


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