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Llangollen Bridge, Llangollen

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Siân
August 3, 2020
It is impossible to consider Llangollen without bringing to mind its river. 'Afon Dyfrdwy' is The River Dee's Welsh name, with 'Afon' meaning 'River' and 'Dyfrdwy' meaning 'Water of the Goddess' in Old Welsh; a reminder that the heart of this town was beating before the seventh-century arrival of Christianity with St Collen. The river comes into being in the Snowdonian Mountains, though its source is often cited as Llyn Tegid, or Bala Lake in English. Its journey back to the sea ends between the most Northeasterly point of Wales and the Wirral. In his beautiful book, 'The River Map', Jim Perin shares his physical and emotional journey following the river to its source – a long-time dream of my own. As one of the Seven Wonders of Wales in folksong history, you can be sure that our enduring bridge has seen it all. Rebuilt and widened multiple times since the eleventh century (and probably earlier still than records can show), it remains the principal witness to all that passes through the town. On a hot day, see if you can bear to stand and watch as young men use it as a springboard to dive into well-known river safe spots with all the bravado of youth. If this sight finds you wanting to explain to them something of the precariousness of life, then take your leave of the bridge and stroll West, passing the enticing vibes of The Cornmill if you can, following the Victorian Promenade to where the hidden rocks of winter once again become visible to the warmth and are shared by picnicking bird and human creatures alike. Llangollen is at its most vital in the dance between creatures and water and its many swimming holes attest to this. Ask locals about the best spots if they look like they might be generous with their secrets or instead, head to one of the outdoor companies which organise river activities such as rafting, canoeing and gorge walking.
It is impossible to consider Llangollen without bringing to mind its river. 'Afon Dyfrdwy' is The River Dee's Welsh name, with 'Afon' meaning 'River' and 'Dyfrdwy' meaning 'Water of the Goddess' in Old Welsh; a reminder that the heart of this town was beating before the seventh-century arrival of Ch…
Barnutopia
June 2, 2015
One of the Seven Wonders of Wales.
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Castle Street
Llangollen, Wales