- Llangynog
Llangynog (gbmapping|SJ053261) lies at the confluence of Afon Eirth and the Afon Tanat at the foot of the
Berwyn range inPowys ,Wales . It lies at the foot of theMilltir Cerrig mountain pass on the B4391 road, which runs betweenLlan Ffestiniog andLlanfyllin (though the B4391 road number 'disappears' between the western end ofLlyn Celyn and Bala).It is surrounded by mountains and is a base for walkers. It boasts several
pub s and a free car park with free toilet facilities. It is out of range from all mobile telephone services but has a publicphone box .It is also on the Tanat Valley Light Railway (Llynclys - Llangynog) 15 miles: opened
January 5 1904 ; closed (passenger traffic) 1951.It is close to the pilgrimage shrine of Saint Melangell at the church of Pennant Melangell (gbmapping|SJ024265).
Llangynog also has a local crown green bowling club, who are currently playing in the Oswestry League.
See also
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Cambrian Railways External links
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/mid/sites/walks/pages/pererindod_melangell.shtml "The Legend of Pererindod Melangell " - BBC Wales]
* [http://www.greatorme.org.uk/melangell.html Saint Melangell]
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