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  • Penrhyn Quarry slab trimmers at work
      Penrhyn Quarry slab trimmers at work
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  • 100 years ago it was really busy here
      100 years ago it was really busy here
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Challenge Yourself

Challenge Yourself, Bethesda

 PeterVancouver Says:  Ogwen Cottage Outdoor Pursuits Centre at Nant Ffrancon in Bethesda, is home for hikers, climbers and walkers in the Snowdonia range. I spent a week absailing down, and climbing up, mountains in the pouring rain - great fun.Their mission statement is as follows:-Ogwen is a... 

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 budapest8 Says:  Meirion ParryBeth fedraf ddweud. Cofion mor gynnes am Bethesda, Tregarth ac Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen. Rwy'n hiraethu pob dydd. [I have very warm memories, which fill me with nostalgia, of Bethesda, Tregarth and Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen.]Davina Evans,GerlanTo Rob Jackson, Penybryn... 

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 budapest8 Says:  Mike Graham from BangorPesda makes Bangor look good. Rude people and nothing but scummy chavs! Often visit my mate Bobby Daft there.Rob Davies (Cardiff)Oh I want to get back to North Wales to play in the snow, there's no snow in Cardiff :(Gareth Fon and Aaron me meLovely... 

Watching the Bethesda Web cam

Watching the Bethesda Web cam, Bethesda

 budapest8 Says:  Some comments about the webcam and Bethesda...Kath BethesdaIn reply to Bethan Mair Jones - I totally disagree with your comments about Bethesda people, they are warm and friendly.Jeff Keogh, GerlanEven after 30 plus years in the area I still get a buzz out of the place. The... 

Penrhyn Quarry Railway

Penrhyn Quarry Railway, Bethesda

 budapest8 Says:  The Penrhyn Quarry Railway first opened in 1798 as the Llandegai Tramway; it became the Penrhyn Railway in 1801 although on a different route. Constructed to transport slate from Lord Penrhyns' slate quarries at Bethesda to Port Penrhyn at Bangor, Wales. The railway was... 

Bethesda Football team

Bethesda Football team, Bethesda

 budapest8 Says:  Not much in the town to do if youdon't drink or go to church, or fancyclimbing Snowdon peaks, go fly fishing, hiking, chatting in Welshto the locals, sheep shearing in Summer,belong to a local rock band.So maybe join the local footy club,well if your any good at... 

Mynydd Llandegai or Mynydd Llandygai?

Mynydd Llandegai or Mynydd Llandygai?, Bethesda

 budapest8 Says:  CrThe big question in the village at the moment is over the village name. Many recent maps and official documents show Mynydd Llandygai but the majority of residents asked so far believe it should be Mynydd Llandegai - possibly the parish of Tegai.To confuse matters further... 

Mynydd Llandegai Garden Festival

Mynydd Llandegai Garden Festival, Bethesda

 budapest8 Says:  "Mynydd Llandegai is a quarry village near the rugged mountains of Snowdonia. It stands at almost 1000 feet above sea level and gets strong winds and above average rainfall, though the heavy falls of snow have diminished over the years.Its origins lie in the need for housing... 

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 "Mynydd Llandegai is a quarry village near the rugged mountains of Snowdonia. It stands at almost 1000 feet above sea level and gets strong winds and above... 

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Bethesda, North Wales

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  Bethesda is a town lying on the River Ogwen and the A5 road in Snowdonia, north Wales, affectionately called Pesda by the locals. The town grew around the slate and stone quarrying industry, the... 

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Bethesda - Wales

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 A great setting off place for walks into the Snowdonia mountains. Whilst these mountains look tame, especially on a warm day, they can turn quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically. It is... 

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