Llwyngwril
Llwyngwril is a seaside town, in Llangelynnin neighborhood, two miles north of the town of Llangelynnin and also eleven miles south-west of Dolgellau. It remains in the county of Merionethshire, Wales, although currently administered as part of the unitary authority of Gwynedd. The railway and road run along the shore and the village is sandwiched between the hills and the sea. The population according to the 2011 census was 526, with 56.7% of the population born in England, making it extremely Anglicised. The village of Llwyngwril is situated to the west of the A493 coastal road in between Fairbourne, some 3 miles to the north and the village of Llangelynnin, 2 miles to the south, at the mouth of the River Gwril. In this part of Barmouth Bay, the straight coast has a northwesterly aspect, the train runs close to the shore with the seaside road simply inland behind which the hills climb steeply. The town contains a number of residences, a shop, club and had a primary school up until a couple of years back. The town remains in the church of Llangelynnin, which has 2 churches, both devoted to Saint Celynnin. The initial parish church is at Llangelynnin and the more contemporary one remains in the centre of Llwyngwril. Saint Celynnin is a medieval saint that is generally though to be a boy of Helig ap Glannog. He as well as his siblings were all considered saints as well as the church at Llangelynnin in the Conwy Valley is also committed to him. Llwyngwril railway station is a request stop. Another noteworthy structure in the village is the Salem Chapel. It is painted blue and also is often known as heaven Chapel, and from the outside looks like a common Welsh Non-conformist Chapel. Nevertheless the interior is a fancy mixture of Gothic-style functions including simulated rock staircases, timber makings, ornate ceilings, arched windows, marble fire places and also a body organ gallery full with a plywood body organ. From the beach you can typically see Dolphins heading past in Cardigan bay. There are numerous self-catering residential properties to rent and caravan and also camping sites either in or very near to the town, including Sunbeach as well as Hendre Hall.
