Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia

Cwm Idwal is a hanging valley in the Glyderau range in N.Snowdonia. Its main interest is to hill walkers & rock climbers but is also of interest to geologists & naturalists. Cwm Idwal is a spectacular product of glaciation, surrounded by high crags, screes, moraines and rounded rocks, with a lake on its floor (Llyn Idwal). Given its elevation and N. facing aspect, Cwm Idwal is the most southerly place in Britain where Arctic plants such as Moss Campion & Alpine Saxifrages can be found.
In 2005 Cwm Idwal, Wales was ranked the 7th greatest natural wonder in Britain.

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About Anne

Anne was born and bred in Pembrokeshire then continued her further education in Cardiff where she began her teaching career before sailing off into the sunset. It was during her globe trotting that she found her enthusiasm for travel writing. Anne loves nothing better than sharing her experiences and discoveries from the banal to the extraordinary. Based in Pembrokeshire once more, Anne now works for the IT team at Quality Cottages an established family run agency with 300 quality holiday properties throughout Wales.
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