Abandoned course of Afon Conwy near Mochdre

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Abandoned course of Afon Conwy near Mochdre

Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 18 Sep 2008

Before its diversion by the Irish Sea Ice, Afon Conwy flowed through this gap to enter the sea at Penrhyn Bay. The former lower course of the valley provides an easy route for roads and railway between Conwy and Colwyn Bay.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.288598
Longitude
-3.776263