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Beddgelert, a small village in the heart of the Snowdonia range and internationally recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in Europe.
Named for the legend of the medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn the Great and the tragic tale of his faithful hound, whose grave is tenderly watched over by residents of the village to this day.
The story goes that in the 13th century, the Prince returned home from a hunting trip to find the cot of his only child empty, and his loyal friend, the hound Gelert, saturated with blood. Stricken with grief, Llewelyn plunged his sword deep into the dog's side. Only a moment later, the frantic Prince discovered the infant child shaken but unharmed lying next to the body of the wolf Gelert had slaughtered in an effort to protect the young heir.
Prince Llewelyn was said to never have smiled again - burying the hound and dedicated the small village his name to honour his memory.
Named for the legend of the medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn the Great and the tragic tale of his faithful hound, whose grave is tenderly watched over by residents of the village to this day.
The story goes that in the 13th century, the Prince returned home from a hunting trip to find the cot of his only child empty, and his loyal friend, the hound Gelert, saturated with blood. Stricken with grief, Llewelyn plunged his sword deep into the dog's side. Only a moment later, the frantic Prince discovered the infant child shaken but unharmed lying next to the body of the wolf Gelert had slaughtered in an effort to protect the young heir.
Prince Llewelyn was said to never have smiled again - burying the hound and dedicated the small village his name to honour his memory.
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Legend has it that Cader is named after a giant called Idris. ‘Cadair Idris’ in English means ‘Chair of Idris’, while 'Cader' could also refer to an ancient fortress. It's locally known as Cader Idris rather than Cadair, but either may be used. The most well-known tale is that if you spend the night on the mountain, you’ll end up mad or a poet.
Legend has it that Cader is named after a giant called Idris. ‘Cadair Idris’ in English means ‘Chair of Idris’, while 'Cader' could also refer to an ancient fortress. It's locally known as Cader Idris rather than Cadair, but either may be used. The most well-known tale is that if you spend the night on the mountain, you’ll end up mad or a poet.
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Red kite feeding at Gigrin Farm began 30 years ago when the late Eiffryn Powell and his son Chris (who now runs the farm) began to lay out rabbits for the handful of kites and ravens that visited the hills. At that time kites were in dire straights with numbers teetering at only a few pairs. The farm was encouraged by the RSPB to welcome people to see the kite feeding and set up hides. Now hundreds of Red kites come to the farm to be fed. The feeding lasts a good 15 to 20 minutes. Well worth a visit to witness and support this amazing conservation work.
Red kite feeding at Gigrin Farm began 30 years ago when the late Eiffryn Powell and his son Chris (who now runs the farm) began to lay out rabbits for the handful of kites and ravens that visited the hills. At that time kites were in dire straights with numbers teetering at only a few pairs. The farm was encouraged by the RSPB to welcome people to see the kite feeding and set up hides. Now hundreds of Red kites come to the farm to be fed. The feeding lasts a good 15 to 20 minutes. Well worth a visit to witness and support this amazing conservation work.
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