Bryngwyn branch heading south from Rhostryfan
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Bryngwyn branch heading south from Rhostryfan
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 20 Aug 2019
This is the former Bryngwyn [narrow gauge railway] branch, which was built to carry slate from the quarries to the coast. The line opened in 1877 and closed in 1937. It is now the Cangen Bryngwyn Branch slate railway trail. You can follow the route of the railway from Tryfan Junction, through Rhostryfan and Bryngwyn to the site of the drumhead at the top of the incline. The trail was created by Cyngor Cymuned Llanwnda / Llanwnda Community Council.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.09511
Longitude
-4.245628