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BeddgelertBeddgelert is a small and friendly picturesque mountain village situated beside the river's Glaslyn and Colwyn in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. The name Beddgelert, meaning Gelert's grave, is famed for the legend of Gelert the dog that was left by Prince Llywelyn to guard his child. The poor dog covered in blood was killed by his master before he realised that the heroic hound had in fact saved the child from a wolf. The tomb of Gelert stands in a meadow below Cerrig Llan and consists of a slab lying on its side, and two upright stones. Beddgelert itself was once a busy port, before the construction of the Cob at Porthmadog, the river was tidal and ships sailed all the way to the village centre. The village is linked with the Rupert the Bear stories, as Alfred Bestall drew much of his inspiration from the area and wrote and illustrated some of the stories whilst he lived in Beddgelert. On the outskirts of the village is Sygun Copper Mine, an 18th/19th century mining workings with its winding tunnels containing stalactites and stalagmites and colourful caverns. More InformationBusiness in BeddgelertBusiness Services in Beddgelert Council & Government in Beddgelert Health & Fitness in Beddgelert Holiday Accommodation in Beddgelert House & Home in Beddgelert Attractions in Beddgelert Places to Eat in Beddgelert Shopping in Beddgelert Charities in Beddgelert Education in Beddgelert Community Groups & Youth Centres in Beddgelert Add your pictures to this articleIf you have pictures that you would like to add to this article use the form below to send them to us.Information Provided by Index Wales[Add to this article] [Submit new article linked to this page] |
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