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					<title>Great Orme Fossils</title>
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					<title>Close up of Fossils in Llandudno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Close-up-of-Fossils-in-Llandudno-p-2675.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There were loads of Brachiopods on the Great Orme. ]]></description>
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					<title>Fossilised remains of Brachiopods North Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fossilised-remains-of-Brachiopods-North-Wales-p-2674.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Great fun had looking for fossils on the Great Orme in Llandudno]]></description>
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					<title>Fossils in North Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fossils-in-North-Wales-p-2673.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A slab of fossilised Brachiopods on the Great Orme in Llandudno North Wales. The kids had great fun finding them.]]></description>
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					<title>Finding Fossils in North Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Finding-Fossils-in-North-Wales-p-2672.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We were looking for Brachiopods on the Great Orme in Llandudno North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Looking for fossils on the Great Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Looking-for-fossils-on-the-Great-Orme-p-2671.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Great Spot for fossil hunting on the Great Orme in Llandudno North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Digging for Bait on Anglesey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Digging-for-Bait-on-Anglesey-p-2670.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Digging for bait when the tide goes out at Amlwch Port, Anglesey]]></description>
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					<title>Amlwch Port in Bygone Times</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Amlwch-Port-in-Bygone-Times-p-2669.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Amlwch Port in days when Amlwch was known as the Copper Kingdom.]]></description>
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					<title>Fishing Boats in Amlwch Port</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fishing-Boats-in-Amlwch-Port-p-2668.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fishing Boats moored alongside the harbour wall in Amlwch Port, Anglesey]]></description>
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					<title>Castell-y-Bere and Cadair Idris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Castell-y-Bere-and-Cadair-Idris-p-2667.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward the rock outcrop of Castell-y-Bere set against Esgair Bertha, Mynydd Pen-rhiw, and Mynydd Pennant - foothills of Cadair Idris.]]></description>
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					<title>Entrance to the Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Entrance-to-the-Castle-p-2666.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A modern day ramp forms the entrance to Castell-y-Bere in the Dysynni Valley. The castle is free to visit and sits high on a rocky outcrop, it is worth a visit if only for the views of the valley and the Cadair Idris massif. ]]></description>
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					<title>Layout of Castell-y-Bere</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Layout-of-Castell-y-Bere-p-2665.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Castell-y-Bere is one of the few Welsh built castles. Llywelyn the Great started building the castle in 1221. The castle was besieged, and fell to the English in 1283 during the campaign of King Edward 1 in his attempt to subdue the Welsh. It was recaptured by the Welsh 11 years later, and subsequently fell into ruin.]]></description>
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					<title>Round Tower at Castell-y-Bere</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Round-Tower-at-Castell-y-Bere-p-2664.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ruins of the Round Tower at Castell-y-Bere, one of the few Welsh built castles.]]></description>
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					<title>South Tower of Castle-y-Bere</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/South-Tower-of-Castle-y-Bere-p-2663.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward the south tower of Castell-y-Bere demonstrating the thickness of the castle walls.]]></description>
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					<title>View from the Walls of Castell y Bere</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-from-the-Walls-of-Castell-y-Bere-p-2662.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking from the North walls of Castell y Bere toward Llanfihangel-y-pennant, and the hills of Mynydd Tyn-y-fach and Craig Ysgiog.]]></description>
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					<title>Castell y Bere Portal </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Castell-y-Bere-Portal--p-2661.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view through the thick stone walls of Castell y Bere. ]]></description>
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					<title>Pathway to Castell y Bere</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pathway-to-Castell-y-Bere-p-2660.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pathway through the woodlands to the ancient Welsh castle of Castell y Bere in the Dysynni Valley]]></description>
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					<title>Country Lane in West Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Country-Lane-in-West-Wales-p-2659.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Follow the winding road to Castell y Bere and the Dysynni Valley from the village of Abergynolwyn.]]></description>
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					<title>Road to Dysynni Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Road-to-Dysynni-Valley-p-2658.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Road to Dysynni Valley from the village of Abergynolwyn passes below Foel Caerberllan]]></description>
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					<title>Dry Stone Wall in Blaenau Dolwyddelan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dry-Stone-Wall-in-Blaenau-Dolwyddelan-p-2657.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from behind a Dry Stone Wall in Blaenau Dolwyddelan, looking toward the Crimea Pass]]></description>
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					<title>Siabod View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Siabod-View-p-2656.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Coed Mawr farm over the Garnedd forest toward Moel Siabod.]]></description>
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					<title>Clogwyn yr adar in Blaenau Dolwyddelan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clogwyn-yr-adar-in-Blaenau-Dolwyddelan-p-2655.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Rock outcrop in the shadow of Moel Siabod close to Clogwyn yr adar in Blaenau Dolwyddelan.]]></description>
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					<title>Pydew Obelisk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pydew-Obelisk-p-2654.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pydew Obelisk on a cold winters day, looking down the Conwy Valley]]></description>
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					<title>A shot of Leon in front of Tryfan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-shot-of-Leon-in-front-of-Tryfan-p-2653.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As we reached the top of Hourglass Gully we stopped to take a a couple of photos of Tryfan. ]]></description>
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					<title>Heading up a snowy Hourglass Gully</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Heading-up-a-snowy-Hourglass-Gully-p-2652.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Great conditions on Hourglass Gully early Feb 2012.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Ogwen in Winter</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Ogwen-in-Winter-p-2651.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llyn Ogwen Lake surrounded by a nowy looking Tryfan, Glydar Fach, Glydyr Fawr and Y Garn]]></description>
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					<title>A snowy view of Tryfan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-snowy-view-of-Tryfan-p-2650.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A photo of Tryfan taken on our way up to Cwm Lloer on a cold winters day. Brilliant sunshine all day and Snowdonia looked fantastic]]></description>
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					<title>A view of Y Garn and Llyn Ogwen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-view-of-Y-Garn-and-Llyn-Ogwen-p-2649.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Good clear views of Snowdonia today on our way up to Cwm Lloer. The peak in the sun is Y Garn above Llyn Ogwen]]></description>
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					<title>North Ridge of Tryfan in Winter</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Ridge-of-Tryfan-in-Winter-p-2648.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Beautiful conditions in Snowdonia on the way up to Cwm Lloer.
North Ridge of Tryfan casting a shadow over Llyn Ogwen ]]></description>
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					<title>View of Cromlech Boulders</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-Cromlech-Boulders-p-2646.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View down to the Cromlech Boulders in the Llanveris Pass from Dinas Cromlech]]></description>
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					<title>View down Llanberis Pass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-down-Llanberis-Pass-p-2645.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View down Llanberis Pass after climbing 'Noahs Warning' on Dinas Cromlech. Beautiful Sunny day topped off with climbing 'Cemetery Gates'.]]></description>
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					<title>Tourist Information in Stow-on-the-Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tourist-Information-in-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2644.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Follow the signs for tourist information and places to see in Stow-on-the-Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Cotswold Galleries</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cotswold-Galleries-p-2643.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Cotswold Galleries in Stow-on-the-Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Cotswolds</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cotswolds-p-2642.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking west from the Fosse Way in Stow-on-the-Wold toward the villages of Upper and Lower Swell and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds.]]></description>
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					<title>High Street Stow-on-the-Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/High-Street-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2641.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The High Street in Stow-on-the-Wold leads to Market Square and St Edward's Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Shopping in Stow</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Shopping-in-Stow-p-2640.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stow-on-the-Wold is a busy little market town, even in late September with a wide variety of shops, tea rooms, restaurants and public houses.]]></description>
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					<title>Hotels in Stow-on-the-Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hotels-in-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2639.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Hotels, pubs, antique shops and art galleries line Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Market Square Stow-on-the-Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Market-Square-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2638.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Market Square in Stow-on-the-Wold is lined with houses built of typical yellow Cotswold Stone. Many of the old houses are dated from the 16th and 17th Centuries.]]></description>
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					<title>Digbeth Street in Stow-on-the-Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Digbeth-Street-in-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2637.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Once the narrow streets of Stow-on-the-Wold were used to channel and count the sheep en route to the Market Square. Today it is Tea Rooms, Art Galleries and Antique Shops that line Digbeth Street in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Market Square in Stow-on-the-Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Market-Square-in-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2636.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The pinnacles of Saint Edward's Church overlook the Market Square in Stow-on-the-Wold. The ancient Market Cross stands proudly in the centre of the square - a meeting place for locals and visitors alike. ]]></description>
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					<title>Treebus Tea Rooms - Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Treebus-Tea-Rooms---Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2635.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A colourful flower display, outside the colourful Treebus Tea Rooms, with the colourful proprietress catching the sun in late September in Digbeth Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Houses - Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Houses---Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2634.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Antique Shops and antique houses in Digbeth Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Solar Panels in Cotswolds</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Solar-Panels-in-Cotswolds-p-2633.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Please don’t cover the roofs of this charming Cotswold town with solar panels! Solar Panels being fitted in Stow on the Wold, 27th September 2011.]]></description>
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					<title>Yellow Cotswold  Stone </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Yellow-Cotswold--Stone--p-2632.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mellow yellow Cotswold stones, with stone hood moulds and mullions, clad the Bookbox in Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire. Find second hand books and antiquaries at the Bookbox Tel: 01451 831214 ]]></description>
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					<title>Brewery Yard - Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brewery-Yard---Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2631.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine details and embellishments, including stone hood moulds and mullions, on these typical Cotswold buildings in the Brewery Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Antique Shops - Sheep Street , in Stow on the Wold </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Antique-Shops---Sheep-Street-,-in-Stow-on-the-Wold--p-2630.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Antique shops can be found along the A436 , Sheep Street, in Stow on the Wold Gloucestershire]]></description>
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					<title>Antique Shops - Sheep Street Stow on the Wold </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Antique-Shops---Sheep-Street-Stow-on-the-Wold--p-2630.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Antique shops can be found along the A436, Sheep Street, in Stow on the Wold Gloucestershire]]></description>
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					<title>Books and Antiquaries - Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Books-and-Antiquaries---Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2629.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Find books and antiquaries while browsing the shop windows in  Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Church Street - Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Street---Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2628.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bookshops, Art Galleries, Antique Shops, Toy Shops and Coffee Shops …Church Street Stow on the Wold typifies the shopping in this picturesque Cotswold town.]]></description>
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					<title>Coffee House in Church Street, Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Coffee-House-in-Church-Street,-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2627.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Al fresco snacks available at the Coffee House in Church Street, Stow on the Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Cotswold Art - Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cotswold-Art---Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2626.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cotswold Art Supplies in Church Street, Stow on the Wold, lies in the shadow of Saint Edward’s Church, and is just one of many arts and antiques related shops in this charming Cotswold town.]]></description>
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					<title>St Edward’s Church South Tower, Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Edward’s-Church-South-Tower,-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2625.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Edward’s Church, Stow on the Wold, is dominated by its massive fifteenth century south tower. Although just a hundred yards from the hustle and bustle of the Stow market square it is an island of peace and relaxation.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Edwards Parish Church Stow</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Edwards-Parish-Church-Stow-p-2624.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Church of St Edward, Stow on the Wold, was built between the 11th and the 15th Centuries. The original Saxon church would have been of wood, and there are traces of Norman stonework within the church. The Perpendicular styled tower was completed in 1447, and the nave clerestory, formed of five pairs of large square-headed windows, is also Perpendicular in style.  
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					<title>Yew Trees St Edward's Parish Church </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Yew-Trees-St-Edward's-Parish-Church--p-2623.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A pair of ancient yew trees guard the North door of St Edward's Parish Church, Stow on the Wold. The Yews, which butt up directly to the porch, resemble the lower legs and feet of a giant chicken and, considering the age of the church, might urge caution for those who are so eager to fell garden trees.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Crucifixion by Gaspar de Craeyer</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Crucifixion-by-Gaspar-de-Craeyer-p-2622.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The large picture of the Crucifixion in the south aisle of Saint Edward’s Church was the work of the Flemish painter Gaspar de Craeyer, who flourished around 1610. The picture was given to the church in 1875 by Joseph Chamberlayne of Maugersbury Manor, Stow on the Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Nave and Chancel of Saint Edwards Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nave-and-Chancel-of-Saint-Edwards-Church-p-2621.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Nave and Chancel of Saint Edwards Church, Stow on the Wold. The rude cross and rude beam have been retained however the rude screen has been removed. The plain half-round chancel arch above leads to chancel with 14th Century truss-rafter roof.]]></description>
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					<title>Gargoyle on St Edwards Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gargoyle-on-St-Edwards-Church-p-2620.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lichen and Algae encrusted gargoyle on St Edwards Church, Stow on the Wold. Note the lead 'skull cap', presumably an attempt to preserve the badly eroded stone carving.]]></description>
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					<title>Bale Tombs Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bale-Tombs-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2619.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Two Bale Tombs in the grounds of Saint Edward's Church, Stow on the Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Memorial Window</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Memorial-Window-p-2618.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[George Bulley Hayward window in the nave of Saint Edward's Church, Stow on the Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Grotesque Corbel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Grotesque-Corbel-p-2617.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This grotesque face, carved into a corbel stone, stares down from the ceiling of the nave in St Edward’s Church, Stow on the Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Lancet Winows in St Edwards Church Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lancet-Winows-in-St-Edwards-Church-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2616.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This stained glass window in St Edward’s Church, Stow on the Wold, shows a pair of lancet lights with side shafts, set inside an encompassing arch with a small quatrefoil above. ]]></description>
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					<title>Victorian Stained Glass Window</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Victorian-Stained-Glass-Window-p-2615.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A stained glass window in the Parish Church of St Edward, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire. The window is not particularly old, being dedicated to Mr George Hookham who died in 1894. It is a beautiful window but sadly some church furniture has partially hidden the window from view.]]></description>
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					<title>Town Cross in Cotswolds</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Town-Cross-in-Cotswolds-p-2614.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Detail of the Market Cross in the Cotswold town of Stow on the Wold.]]></description>
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					<title>Nailhead Decoration to Early English Capitals</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nailhead-Decoration-to-Early-English-Capitals-p-2613.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Early English nailhead decoration to the capital on piers formed of clusters of eight shafts in St Edward’s Church, Stow on the Wold. Alternate piers have cable moulding decoration.
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					<title>Market Cross in Stow on the Wold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Market-Cross-in-Stow-on-the-Wold-p-2612.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Market Cross, or Town Cross, in Stow on the Wold dates back to the 1400s. The cross depicts important points in the history of the town and is a popular meeting point for both locals and tourists to this day.]]></description>
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					<title>Sunset on the Great Orme Llandudno on the Summer Solstace</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sunset-on-the-Great-Orme-Llandudno-on-the-Summer-Solstace-p-2611.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[My son catching the last of the sun on the Great Orme Llandudno North Wales. Took a drive around the Orme just before sunset to have a walk and a boulder and were treated to a beautiful sunset. A fabulous evening in Llandudno]]></description>
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					<title>Visiting Llandudno Great Orme in June </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Visiting-Llandudno-Great-Orme-in-June--p-2608.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A shot of the Victorian Pier in Llandudno North Wales in June, taken from the cliffs of the Great Orme on a lovely sunny day!]]></description>
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					<title>St Mary's Church, Lower Slaughter </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Mary's-Church,-Lower-Slaughter--p-2607.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lower Slaughter parish church is dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin.]]></description>
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					<title>Wold Galleries Moreton-in-Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wold-Galleries-Moreton-in-Marsh-p-2606.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Wold Galleries in Oxford Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. One of many Art Galleries in the Cotswolds.]]></description>
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					<title>Congregational Church Hall Moreton-in-Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Congregational-Church-Hall-Moreton-in-Marsh-p-2605.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Congregational Church Hall in Oxford Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>War Memorial in Moreton-in-Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/War-Memorial-in-Moreton-in-Marsh-p-2604.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The War Memorial stands in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, and is a memorial to those of Moreton and Batsford killed in the First and Second World Wars. The figures of St George and the Dragon stand atop this twenty-four feet high memorial. ]]></description>
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					<title>Antique Shop in Moreton in Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Antique-Shop-in-Moreton-in-Marsh-p-2603.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Dale House Antiques, one of many Antique shops in the Cotswolds and the market town of Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire. ]]></description>
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					<title>High Street  Moreton in Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/High-Street--Moreton-in-Marsh-p-2602.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking down the quieter side of the High Street in the Cotswold market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. This section of the High Street is lined with trees along one side and a diverse selection of shops on t'other.]]></description>
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					<title>Redesdale Market Hall - Moreton in Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Redesdale-Market-Hall---Moreton-in-Marsh-p-2601.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Redesdale Market Hall - in the Cotswold market town of Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire. The open arcades of the market hall have been bricked up.]]></description>
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					<title>Redesdale Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Redesdale-Hall-p-2600.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from Oxford Street to Redesdale Market Hall(in background) - in the Cotswold market town of Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>High Street Moreton in Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/High-Street-Moreton-in-Marsh-p-2599.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View down the High Street Moreton in Marsh from the A429 Stow Road.]]></description>
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					<title>The Old New Inn  Bourton-on-the-Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Old-New-Inn--Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2598.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Old New Inn in Bourton on the Water, take a stroll around the back of this popular public house to find the Bourton Model Village]]></description>
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					<title>Bourton Post Office </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bourton-Post-Office--p-2597.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Post Office in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Cotswold Stone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cotswold-Stone-p-2596.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The distinctive yellow limestone of the Cotswold in the High Street of Bourton on the Water. There is plenty of shops for such a small village , with china shops, wool shops, and an abundance of Tea Rooms.]]></description>
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					<title>Bourton on the Water Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bourton-on-the-Water-Church-p-2595.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Parish Church of Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds. Note the domed roof of the West Tower.]]></description>
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					<title>Tea Rooms in Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tea-Rooms-in-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2594.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Little Nook on the banks of the Windrush River in Bourton on the Water, the 'little Venice in the Cotswolds'.]]></description>
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					<title>War Memorial in Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/War-Memorial-in-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2593.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The War Memorial in Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Little Venice in the Cotswolds</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Venice-in-the-Cotswolds-p-2592.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Duke of Wellington pub and the Bourton Bakery in Bourton on the Water, or as it is often called "Little Venice in the Cotswolds".]]></description>
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					<title>River Windrush </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Windrush--p-2591.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The River Windrush in Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Bourton War Memorial</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bourton-War-Memorial-p-2590.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The War Memorial and High Street shops in Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>River Windrush Bourton-on-the-Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Windrush-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2589.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The River Windrush and one of the several hump backed bridges that span the river in Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Village Green Bourton-on-the-Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Green-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2588.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village green in Bourton on the Water lies between the High Street and the River Windrush.]]></description>
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					<title>Living Green Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Living-Green-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2587.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Living Green exhibition in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Laurence's Church Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Laurence's-Church-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2586.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The West Tower and nave of Saint Laurence's Church, Bourton on the Water.]]></description>
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					<title>Church Nave Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Nave-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2585.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nave of Saint Laurence's Church, Bourton on the Water.]]></description>
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					<title>Rude Screen Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rude-Screen-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2584.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A carved and decorated rude screen between the nave and the chancel in Saint Laurence's Church, Bourton on the Water. The decorated ceiling of the chancel can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Laurence Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Laurence-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2583.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Statue of Saint Laurence, the martyr, in the chancel of Saint Laurence's Church, Bourton on the Water.]]></description>
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					<title>Church Porch Bourton-on-the-Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Porch-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2582.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Porch on the south elevation of Saint Laurence's Church, Bourton on the Water.]]></description>
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					<title>Skull and Cross Bones</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Skull-and-Cross-Bones-p-2581.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Skull and Cross Bones above the door to the West Tower on Saint Laurence's Church, Bourton on the Water.]]></description>
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					<title>Cotswold Motor Museum Bourton-on-the-Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cotswold-Motor-Museum-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2580.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Cotswold Motor Museum in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire lies alongside the High Street.]]></description>
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					<title>Damaged Bale Tomb Bourton on the Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Damaged-Bale-Tomb-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2579.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A bale tomb in the churchyard of St Laurence's church in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. The 'bale' on this chest tomb is missing but the ornamental decorations on the side of the tomb are still visible. Bale tombs are common in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, so called because the top of the tomb represents a bale of wool.]]></description>
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					<title>Bale Tomb Bourton-on-the-Water</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bale-Tomb-Bourton-on-the-Water-p-2578.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A bale tomb in the churchyard of St Laurence's church in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. ‘Bale’ tombs are common in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, so called because the top of the tomb represents bales of wool.]]></description>
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					<title>Pilgims Bathing Pool at St Winefrides Well</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pilgims-Bathing-Pool-at-St-Winefrides-Well-p-2577.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pilgim's Bathing Pool and medieval style changing tents at the St Winefrides Well,Holywell, Flintshire - a place of pilgimage for over a thousand years.]]></description>
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					<title>Well Pool Spring at St Winefrides Well</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Well-Pool-Spring-at-St-Winefrides-Well-p-2576.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Well Pool Spring at St Winefrides Well, Holywell, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Vaulted Ceiling at St Winefrides Well</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Vaulted-Ceiling-at-St-Winefrides-Well-p-2575.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The decorative vaulted ceiling at St Winefrides Well, Holywell, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Great Green Run Slide at Greenwood Forest Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Great-Green-Run-Slide-at-Greenwood-Forest-Park-p-2574.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[One highlight of a visit to the exciting Greenwood Forest Park is the magnificent Great Green Run - an amazing 70 metre Sledge Run, the longest in Wales. This continues to be a great source of family fun.]]></description>
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					<title>Jungle Boat Trips at Greenwood Forest Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Jungle-Boat-Trips-at-Greenwood-Forest-Park-p-2573.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Explore the Jungle Boat Adventure at Greenwood Forest Park. Using ropes suspended over the channel, pull yourself and your family along.

Navigate the bends and, at all times, stay seated. As the greenery increases during the summer, you could easily imagine yourself to be in Africa or South America instead of Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Green Dragon Eco Coaster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Green-Dragon-Eco-Coaster-p-2572.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a ride on our exciting Green Dragon Family Roller Coaster. Everyone can have a go on this unique coaster experience.*

The 20-person, five car train travels a 250 metre long track, including a 360 degree horizontal loop, and reaches a top speed of 25 mph. And really, it is two rides in one!

That is because the Green Dragon is the world's first environmentally-friendly roller coaster which harnesses people-power to minimise use of electricity. Indeed, over a year of operation, the ride generates more power than it uses!]]></description>
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					<title>Donjon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Donjon-p-2571.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Donjon or Great Tower of Flint Castle, North Wales. 'Donjon' is derived from the word 'dungeon' and is more commonly known as the 'keep'.]]></description>
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					<title>Great Tower of Flint Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Great-Tower-of-Flint-Castle-p-2570.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Great Tower, Donjon or Keep, of Flint Castle as seen from the mound of the outer bailey. Brian Davies can be seen on the reconstructed bridge to the castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Flint Castle Moat</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Flint-Castle-Moat-p-2569.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking along the moat of Flint Castle toward the South West Tower. The base of the Great Tower or Keep can be seen to the right of the picture.]]></description>
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					<title>North West Tower Flint Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-West-Tower-Flint-Castle-p-2568.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The North West Tower of Flint Castle as seen from the inner bailey. Walkers on the Dee estuary coastal path can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>North West Tower Sandstone Flint Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-West-Tower-Sandstone-Flint-Castle-p-2567.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Erosion to a stone pillar on the North West Tower at Flint Castle. The Dee estuary can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Outer Ditch Flint Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Outer-Ditch-Flint-Castle-p-2566.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The remains of the outer ditch wall at Flint Castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Outer Gateway Flint Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Outer-Gateway-Flint-Castle-p-2565.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The remains of the outer bailey's gateway at Flint Castle on the Dee estuary North Wales. The 13th century 'donjon' or 'keep' stands in the right hand background.]]></description>
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					<title>South Tower of Flint Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/South-Tower-of-Flint-Castle-p-2564.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The South Tower of Flint Castle on the Dee estuary North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Talacre Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Talacre-Beach-p-2563.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The sea may not be too inviting at Talacre but the beach and the sand dunes at Talacre, Point of Ayr certainly invite further exploration.]]></description>
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					<title>Talacre Sand Dunes</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Talacre-Sand-Dunes-p-2562.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Talacre Sand Dunes on the beach at Point of Ayr. Famous for the natterjack toad colony and the Point of Ayr lighthouse.]]></description>
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					<title>Dee Estuary RSPB Reserve</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dee-Estuary-RSPB-Reserve-p-2561.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Follow the sign from the Point of Ayr and Dee Estuary RSPB Reserve at Talacre North Wales to the Ffynnongroyw Bird hide further along the banks of the River Dee.]]></description>
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					<title>Talacre Amusements Arcade</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Talacre-Amusements-Arcade-p-2560.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ice creams, candy floss, fish and chips, pubs, clubs, amusements, cafes ...all the fun of the fair at Talacre North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Point of Ayr Lighthouse</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Point-of-Ayr-Lighthouse-p-2559.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Point of Ayr Lighthouse at Talacre North Wales. Note the 'ghostly apparition' on the lighthouse balcony.]]></description>
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					<title>Point of Ayr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Point-of-Ayr-p-2558.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A picture of Point of Ayr lighthouse, and the sand dunes.]]></description>
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					<title>Flower Mill Pool in Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Flower-Mill-Pool-in-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2557.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Flower Mill Pool in Greenfield Valley Heritage Park is popular with local anglers.]]></description>
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					<title>Meadow Mill Reservoir Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Meadow-Mill-Reservoir-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2555.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The picture of the Meadow Mill Reservoir in the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park belies its true setting as a feeder pool to power heavy industrial machinery.]]></description>
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					<title>Lower Cotton Mill Ruins - Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lower-Cotton-Mill-Ruins---Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2554.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The not so picturesque ruins of the Lower Cotton Mill at the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Lower Cotton Mill Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lower-Cotton-Mill-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2553.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Lower Cotton Mill lies in a picturesque setting in the Greenfield Valley, Holywell, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Cafe at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cafe-at-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2552.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As of 2011 the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park Cafe is open daily from 4th April - 30th October - Opening Times 10am - 5pm (closing times may vary depending on weather). 
Relax in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy home baked fare at reasonable prices.]]></description>
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					<title>Museum and Farm at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Museum-and-Farm-at-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2551.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The museum and farm in Greenfield Valley Heritage Park have an attractive collection of original and reconstructed local buildings which provide a fascinating insight into times past. For children there are farm animals, Toddler Tractor Heaven, Tower Maze and new for 2011, Adventure TreeHouse.]]></description>
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					<title>Farm at Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Farm-at-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2550.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The farm in Greenfield Valley Heritage Park offers a great day out for the children with events taking place throughout the year.]]></description>
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					<title>Walks in Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walks-in-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2549.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Footpaths cut through the woodlands of the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Visitor Centre Greenfield Valley Heritage Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Visitor-Centre-Greenfield-Valley-Heritage-Park-p-2548.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Visitor Centre lies at the north end of the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park. Tel: (01352) 714172]]></description>
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					<title>Meadow Mill Greenfield Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Meadow-Mill-Greenfield-Valley-p-2547.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Meadow Mill lies in the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, Holywell, North Wales. The original Meadow Mill factory was built in 1787 and later produced rolled copper sheets for the Greenfield Copper and Brass Company, owned by Thomas Williams the so called ‘Copper King’ of North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Greenfield Mills Battery Works</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Greenfield-Mills-Battery-Works-p-2546.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Greenfield Mills ruins in Greenfield Valley. The Battery Works at Greenfield Mill, near Holywell, was established in 1776. Local people were employed to shape pots and pans from brass sheets held beneath heavy tilt hammers. | Next to the Battery Factory is the ruins of Battery Row, were many of the employees would have lived.| The Battery Factory now lies next to the Battery Pond in ruin, the site is now supported by the 'National Welsh Heritage Lottery Fund'.
]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Winefrides Chapel and Church Tower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Winefrides-Chapel-and-Church-Tower-p-2545.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The picture shows the north elevation of St Winefrides Chapel and the tower of Saint James the Apostle's church next door.]]></description>
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					<title>Perpendicular Stonework</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Perpendicular-Stonework-p-2544.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The stonework on St Winifride's Well Chapel has been protected by lead flashings. The crocketed finials and battlements appear to have been replaced. The chapel demonstrates some of the features of the Perpendicular, or Perpendicular Gothic, style popular in the 15th Century, with crenellations, crocketed spires, or finials, and tall windows.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Winefrides Well Chapel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Winefrides-Well-Chapel-p-2543.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[South elevation of Saint Winefride's (sometimes St Winifride's) Well Chapel  in Holywell, Flintshire, North Wales. The sandstone carvings have suffered considerable erosion over the years and have been protected by sheet lead coverings.]]></description>
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					<title>Holywell Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Holywell-Church-p-2542.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Church of St James the Apostle, Holywell, Flintshire. The original church is believed to have been founded by St Beuno in the 7th Century and dedicated to his niece, St Winefride. | 
The present building has a 14th or 15th Century tower and the aisles and galleries were added in 1769-70, together with an apse of the later 19th Century. The church overlooks the site of the Holy Well of St Winefride, a place of pilgrimage for over a thousand years.]]></description>
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					<title>Interior of St James the Apostle's Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Interior-of-St-James-the-Apostle's-Church-p-2541.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nave and galleries of St James the Apostle's Church, Holywell, Flintshire, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Stained Glass Window in St James Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stained-Glass-Window-in-St-James-Church-p-2540.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stained Glass window in St James the Apostle's Church, Holywell, Flintshire]]></description>
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					<title>Lancet Windows</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lancet-Windows-p-2539.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lancet windows on Basingwerk Abbey, Holywell, North Wales. In 2011 the building was being repaired and conserved by Cadw the Welsh heritage organisation.]]></description>
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					<title>Abbey Ruins</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abbey-Ruins-p-2538.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sandstone ruins of Basingwerk Abbey, Holywell, North Wales. The bases of columns can be seen in the near foreground.]]></description>
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					<title>Romanesque Arch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Romanesque-Arch-p-2537.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine examples of semicircular, or Romanesque style, arches at Basingwerk Abbey, Holywell, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Sandstone Erosion</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sandstone-Erosion-p-2536.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Decorated sandstone corbel-stone showing considerable erosion, probably due to acid rain, at Basingwerk Abbey, Holywell, North Wales. The top section (abacus) is in better condition than the lower part of the corbel. This may indicate either the abacus may have been replaced at some time, or a poorer quality of sandstone has been used for the lower section. ]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Arches at Basingwerk Abbey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Arches-at-Basingwerk-Abbey-p-2535.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gothic and Romanesque style arches stand side by side in the ruins of Basingwerk Abbey in Holywell, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Basingwerk Abbey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Basingwerk-Abbey-p-2534.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ruins of Basingwerk Abbey in Holywell, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Steam Engine at Erwood Station Craft Centre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Steam-Engine-at-Erwood-Station-Craft-Centre-p-2533.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Steam Engine at Erwood Station Craft Centre and Gallery in Powys Nid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Bardsey Lighthouse </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bardsey-Lighthouse--p-2532.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Mynydd Enlli on Bardsey Island looking south across the fields toward Henllwyn and Bardsey Lighthouse.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Crannog Centre at Llangorse Lake</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Crannog-Centre-at-Llangorse-Lake-p-2531.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llangorse Lake has the only known crannog (artificial Island) in Wales (usually found in Scotland and Ireland). The Welsh Crannog Centre provides an insight into the history, myths and legends of a unique Welsh ancient monument. This is a defensive settlement built on layers of stone, earth and brushwood held in place by oaken palisades  that dates back to the 9th Century A.D.]]></description>
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					<title>Offas Dyke Path near Kington</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Offas-Dyke-Path-near-Kington-p-2530.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking west toward the Welsh border from the Offa’s Dyke Path on Rushock Hill close to Kington, Herefordshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Caban Coch Dam</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caban-Coch-Dam-p-2529.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Caban Coch Dam that holds back the waters of the Caban Coch Reservoir in the Elan Valley, Rhayader, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Penygarreg Reservoir Elan Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penygarreg-Reservoir-Elan-Valley-p-2528.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of Penygarreg Reservoir in the beautiful Elan Valley, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Sgwd Gwladys Waterfall at Pontneddfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sgwd-Gwladys-Waterfall-at-Pontneddfechan-p-2527.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sgwd Gwladys (sometimes Gwladus) is a waterfall on the Afon Pyrddin in the Vale of Neath, South Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Lon Eifion Cycle Route Caernarfon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lon-Eifion-Cycle-Route-Caernarfon-p-2526.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of Caernarfon Castle, the River Seiont and the Inner Harbour. The Seiont is also the initial route of the Lon Eifion Cycle Trail]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Highland Railway Station Caernarfon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Highland-Railway-Station-Caernarfon-p-2525.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Welsh Highland Railway Station Caernarfon sits on the banks of the River Seiont in the shadow of Caernarfon Castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Municipal Building in Caernarfon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Municipal-Building-in-Caernarfon-p-2524.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Not quite a castle but this stone built Municipal Building in Caernarfon has castle like crenellations and appears to guard the council golf course and bowling green at Parc Coed Helen close to Aber Bridge at the mouth of the River Seiont.]]></description>
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					<title>Water Gate Caernarfon Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Water-Gate-Caernarfon-Castle-p-2523.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View through the Water Gate on Caernarfon Castle town walls to the Old County Hall building.]]></description>
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					<title>Ward of Caernarfon Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ward-of-Caernarfon-Castle-p-2522.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View across the Ward of Caernarfon Castle toward the Queen's Gate.]]></description>
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					<title>Old County Hall Caernarfon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-County-Hall-Caernarfon-p-2521.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The impressive facade of the classically styled Old County Hall building in Caernarfon.]]></description>
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					<title>Boats on the Seiont</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Boats-on-the-Seiont-p-2520.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boats tied up alongside the Slate Quay in the Inner Harbour on the Seiont River Caernarfon.]]></description>
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					<title>Caernarfon Inner Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caernarfon-Inner-Harbour-p-2519.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Inner Harbour on the Seiont River as seen from the Slate Quay, Caernarfon.]]></description>
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					<title>Doorway on Eagle Tower Caernarfon Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Doorway-on-Eagle-Tower-Caernarfon-Castle-p-2518.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Doorway and arch at the base of the Eagle Tower, Caernarfon Castle. The picture gives an indication of the thickness of the stone walls that form this incomparable medieval fortress.]]></description>
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					<title>Tin Shed on the Seiont</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tin-Shed-on-the-Seiont-p-2517.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A rusty corrugated tin shed on the banks of the Seiont outside the walls of Caernarfon Castle, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Caernarfon Harbour Office</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caernarfon-Harbour-Office-p-2516.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Caernarfon Harbour Office buildings on the Slate Quay, Caernarfon]]></description>
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					<title>Le Bistro Caernarfon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Le-Bistro-Caernarfon-p-2515.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Le Bistro restaurant and the Bell Tower Cafe in Twll Yn Wal, or Hole in the Wall Street Caernarfon, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Corbetts Bookmakers Eastgate Street</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Corbetts-Bookmakers-Eastgate-Street-p-2514.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Corbetts Bookmakers in Eastgate Street Caernarfon, a fine building built of a buff coloured terracotta brick.]]></description>
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					<title>Hole in the Wall Street Caernarfon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hole-in-the-Wall-Street-Caernarfon-p-2513.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Hole in the Wall Street, Caernarfon, North Wales LL55 1RF.]]></description>
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					<title>Four Alls Pub Caernarfon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Four-Alls-Pub-Caernarfon-p-2512.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Four Alls Pub Caernarfon. Located in the interestingly named Hole in the Wall Street.]]></description>
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					<title>Caernarfon Town Walls</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caernarfon-Town-Walls-p-2511.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Caernarfon Town Walls at Bank Quay, or Cei Banc, as seen from Eastgate, Caernarfon, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Exchequer and Chancery of  Principality  North Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Exchequer-and-Chancery-of--Principality--North-Wales-p-2510.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Plaque commemorating the site of exchequer and chancery of principality for North Wales 1284, at East Gate, Caernarfon, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Nant Peris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Nant-Peris-p-2509.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Afon Nant Peris flows through the Llanberis Pass close to the bridge at Pont-y-Gromlech.]]></description>
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					<title>Church of St Peris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-of-St-Peris-p-2508.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ancient Church of St Peris sits against a backdrop of the hills of Snowdonia in the Llanberis Pass, Nant Peris, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Interior of St Peris Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Interior-of-St-Peris-Church-p-2507.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View through the window of the interior of the Church of St Peris, Nant Peris, North Wales. Sadly many of the old churches are locked to the casual visitor and St Peris Church was no exception.]]></description>
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					<title>Renovations on Saint Peris Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Renovations-on-Saint-Peris-Church-p-2506.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Set against the backdrop of the Clogwyn ridge the old church of Saint Peris is undergoing some renovations (2011), I wouldn't be surprised to see the old church limewashed when I next visit as Cadw the Welsh Heritage organisation is obsessed with lime. I appreciate how kind lime is to the stucture of a building, however having worked with lime many years ago, I have my doubts whether it is as kind to us humans.]]></description>
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					<title>Church Bell of Saint Peris Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Bell-of-Saint-Peris-Church-p-2505.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The bell of Saint Peris' Church in Nant Peris. The bell reputed to be over 400 years old.]]></description>
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					<title>Miners Track</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Miners-Track-p-2504.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The miners' track on the lower slopes of Snowdon on a wet day. Note the tarmac finish to the path which might upset the purists. However the route, which follows the old miners route close to the summit of Snowdon enables those with disabilities to get a taste of the glorious scenery. The first 2.5km of the Miners Track to Llyn Llydaw from Pen y Pass car park is the most accessible, since it is wide, surfaced and has no stiles. ]]></description>
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					<title>Nant Peris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nant-Peris-p-2503.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Nant Peris stands against a backdrop of the Snowdon range in the LLanberis Pass, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Blaen y Nant and Clogwyn Mawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Blaen-y-Nant-and-Clogwyn-Mawr-p-2502.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Blaen y Nant stands against a backdrop of Clogwynmawr. The waters of Llyn Bach and Llyn Glas tumble down the hillsides via Cwm Uchaf and Cwm Glas to Blaen y Nant and the Pass of Llanberis. The thick mist hides the rock summit of Garnedd Ugain and the Clogwyn ridge.]]></description>
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					<title>Cromlech Boulders</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cromlech-Boulders-p-2501.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Heather carpets the hillside above one of the Cromlech boulders, alongside the A4086, in the Llanberis pass, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Pont y Gromlech</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pont-y-Gromlech-p-2500.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pont y Gromlech, on the A4086, and the tumbling waters of Afon Nant Peris, in the Pass of Llanberis.]]></description>
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					<title>A4086 Capel Curig to Snowdon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A4086-Capel-Curig-to-Snowdon-p-2499.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The A4086 Capel Curig to Snowdon road in the Nantygwryd Valley. ]]></description>
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					<title>Pen y Pass Car Park Prices</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-y-Pass-Car-Park-Prices-p-2498.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pen y Pass Car Park on a wet day. Plenty of parking spaces but note the charges. In 2011 the price was £10.00 for over four hours, and £5.00 for up to four hours. The high charges are to encourage users of the Snowdonia National Park to use public transport.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanberis Pass at Chromlech Boulders</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanberis-Pass-at-Chromlech-Boulders-p-2497.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of the Snowdon range of the Llanberis Pass, looking north west from Car Park at Chromlech Boulders.]]></description>
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					<title>Eagle Tower of Caernarfon Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Eagle-Tower-of-Caernarfon-Castle-p-2496.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Eagle Tower of Caernarfon Castle stands at the mouth of the estuary of the River Seiont facing out toward the Isle of Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Caernarfon Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caernarfon-Castle-p-2495.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The incomparable fortress of Caernarfon Castle as seen from the West bank of the River Seiont.]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Bridge to Nant Gwynant Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Bridge-to-Nant-Gwynant-Trail-p-2494.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across Blaenau Dolwyddelan toward Gorddinan and the Moelwyns from the Roman Bridge to Nant Gwynant Trail.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Lledr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Lledr-p-2493.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Afon Lledr flows gently through the valley of Blaenau Dolwyddelan en-route to the more tumultuous waters of the Rhiw Goch gorge at Pont-y-pant. In the far distance can be seen Y Lliwedd and Snowdon.]]></description>
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					<title>View from Roman Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-from-Roman-Bridge-p-2492.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of the western slopes of Moel Siabod, the upper valley of the Afon Lledr and Pen-y-rhiw farm in Blaenau Dolwyddelan.]]></description>
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					<title>Moel Farlwyd and the Crimea Pass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moel-Farlwyd-and-the-Crimea-Pass-p-2491.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The hills of Moel Farlwyd and Moel Penamnen above the Crimea Pass - as seen from Clogwyn yr Adar close to the Nant Gwynant to Roman Bridge trail.]]></description>
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					<title>Garnedd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Garnedd-p-2490.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward Moel Siabod over the forest of Garnedd Pen y Bont, from the path that cuts through Coed Mawr Farm in Blaenau Dolwyddelan, in the heart of Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Bridge and the Conwy Valley Railway</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Bridge-and-the-Conwy-Valley-Railway-p-2489.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Conwy Valley Railway as it passes Roman Bridge Railway Station.]]></description>
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					<title>Moelwyns and Blaenau Dolwyddelan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moelwyns-and-Blaenau-Dolwyddelan-p-2488.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward Gorddinan and the Moelwyn range of mountains from Pen-y-rhiw farm in Blaenau Dolwyddelan.]]></description>
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					<title>Sheep at Pen-y-rhiw Farm Snowdonia</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sheep-at-Pen-y-rhiw-Farm-Snowdonia-p-2487.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sheep in the paddock at Pen-y-rhiw farm in  Blaenau Dolwyddelan. The valley is served by the Roman Bridge Railway Station on the Conwy Valley Line. It is a beautiful valley set against a backdrop of the Moelwyn Mountains.]]></description>
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					<title>Walking near the Conwy Valley Railway Line</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walking-near-the-Conwy-Valley-Railway-Line-p-2486.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A waymarker close to Pen-y-rhiw farm in  Blaenau Dolwyddelan. The valley is served by the Roman Bridge Railway Station on the Conwy Valley Line, and is a beautiful location for a walk in the heart of Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Abandoned Chapel in Snowdonia</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abandoned-Chapel-in-Snowdonia-p-2485.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This derelict abandoned chapel, or church, in Snowdonia is to be found in Blaenau Dolwyddelan.
The chapel is located at the bridge of the Pont Rufeinig road over the Ceunant Ty'n y Ddol river. I believe it may have been built by the navvies who built the Blaenau Ffestiniog to Blaenau Dolwyddelan Railway Tunnel as a place of worship.  ]]></description>
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					<title>View from Roman Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-from-Roman-Bridge-p-2484.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Roman Bridge on the Conwy Valley Railway Line toward Moel Siabod and Blaenau Dolwyddelan. A cloud covered Snowdon is just about visible in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhiw Goch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhiw-Goch-p-2483.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from the Roman Road overlooking Rhiw Goch and Pont-y-pant toward the Lledr Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Purple and Gold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Purple-and-Gold-p-2482.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The purple and the gold of the heather and the gorse that carpets the hillsides alongside the Sarn Helen Roman Road.]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Road</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Road-p-2481.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Heather decorates the borders of the Sarn Helen as it winds its way through the Gwydyr Forest between Betws-y-Coed and Dolwyddelan.]]></description>
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					<title>Sarn Helen in the Lledr Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sarn-Helen-in-the-Lledr-Valley-p-2480.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[First views of the beautiful Lledr Valley from the Sarn Helen Roman Road, between Betws-y-Coed and Dolwyddelan.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhiwddolion</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhiwddolion-p-2479.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ruined houses of the abandoned village of Rhiwddolion, close to Betws-y-Coed, in the Gwydyr Forest, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Abandoned House in the Forest</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abandoned-House-in-the-Forest-p-2478.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[One of the abandoned houses of the village of Rhiwddolion in the Gwydyr Forest, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Rock Outcrop on the Roman Road</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rock-Outcrop-on-the-Roman-Road-p-2477.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This rock outcrop borders the Sarn Helen Roman Road close to the abandoned village if Rhiwddolion in the Gwydir Forest, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Common Knapweed</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Common-Knapweed-p-2476.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The flower of the Common Knapweed, Centaurea nigra, as photographed close to Llyn Elsi, North Wales. By September the flowers are a feeding ground for Peacock Butterflies and I think that the webs showing on the flower heads may be the product of the butterfly caterpillars. ]]></description>
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					<title>Wild Flowers</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wild-Flowers-p-2475.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carpets of wild flowers cover the ground where the trees have been cut down in the Gwydyr Forest , North Wales. Here we see Marigold, Common Knapweed and Heather close to Llyn Elsi.]]></description>
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					<title>Peacock Butterfly Feeding on Knapweed</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Peacock-Butterfly-Feeding-on-Knapweed-p-2474.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Peacock Butterfly, Inachis io, is here seen feeding on common knapweed close to Llyn Elsi in the Gwydyr Forest, North Wales. There was an abundance of Peacock butterflies on the day of my visit in early September 2011.]]></description>
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					<title>Fishing at Llyn Elsi</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fishing-at-Llyn-Elsi-p-2473.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llyn Elsi is popular with locals for fishing, and the Betws y Coed Anglers club stock the lake principally with American Brook Trout ,varying in size from 8 to 14 inches, with fish of 2lbs + being introduced at various times each season.]]></description>
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					<title>North Wales Lake</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Lake-p-2472.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A colourful necklace of heather, gorse and rowan decorate the banks of Llyn Elsi, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Picnic Site at Llyn Elsi</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Picnic-Site-at-Llyn-Elsi-p-2471.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View across Llyn Elsi, a small lake in the hills above Betws y Coed, toward the monument. The monument is a popular picnic spot and there are fine views from the top of the bank toward Moel Siabod.]]></description>
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					<title>Woodlands of the Gwydir Forest</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Woodlands-of-the-Gwydir-Forest-p-2470.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llyn Elsi trail circumnavigates the lake. The woodland trail climbs among oak, sycamore, ash and birch. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Elsi Reservoir</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Elsi-Reservoir-p-2469.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view north from the banks of Llyn Elsi Reservoir in the Gwydyr Forest, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Calluna Vulgaris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Calluna-Vulgaris-p-2468.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Picture of heather, Calluna Vulgaris, on the banks of the Llyn Elsi reservoir in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Damselflies at Llyn Elsi</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Damselflies-at-Llyn-Elsi-p-2467.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Damselflies in the bracken on the banks of Llyn Elsi in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Elsi Wild Flowers</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Elsi-Wild-Flowers-p-2466.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wild Flowers of heather and gorse colour the banks of Llyn Elsi in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Forest Trails in Gwydyr Forest</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Forest-Trails-in-Gwydyr-Forest-p-2465.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Forest Trails criss cross the Gwydyr Forest, this trail runs close to the beautiful Llyn Elsi.]]></description>
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					<title>Abandoned Dwelling in Gwydyr Forest</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abandoned-Dwelling-in-Gwydyr-Forest-p-2464.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are many abandoned dwellings in the Gwydyr Forest, North Wales. This one is close to Llyn Elsi high above Betws y Coed.]]></description>
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					<title>Biggest Gateposts in Wales, UK</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Biggest-Gateposts-in-Wales,-UK-p-2463.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Look closely between the tree trunks and you will see a gate. These two redwood trees stand alongside the A470 North to South Wales trunk road on the outskirts of Dolwyddelan, North Wales. They form the entrance to a house and I suggest they are the Biggest Gateposts in Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Biggest Gateposts in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Biggest-Gateposts-in-Wales-p-2462.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These two redwood trees stand alongside the A470 North to South Wales trunk road on the outskirts of Dolwyddelan, North Wales. They form the entrance to a house and I suggest they are the Biggest Gateposts in Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Castle-p-2461.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The towers of Conwy Castle loom over the mud flats of the Conwy Estuary. ]]></description>
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					<title>Deganwy Railway Station</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Deganwy-Railway-Station-p-2460.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[An Arriva Train leaves Deganwy Railway Station and signal box at the level crossings in the centre of the village of Deganwy - en route from Llandudno Junction to the holiday resort of Llandudno.]]></description>
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					<title>The Vardre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Vardre-p-2459.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Vardre as seen from York Road and Gannock Park in Deganwy, North Wales. The ruins of Degannwy Castle can be seen top left.]]></description>
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					<title>Footpath to Vardre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Footpath-to-Vardre-p-2458.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The overgrown footpath that leads from York Road, Deganwy, through to the Vardre.]]></description>
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					<title>Deganwy Footpath</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Deganwy-Footpath-p-2457.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nettle and thistles engulf the footpath leading from Deganwy to the Vardre Hill and the ruins of Deganwy Castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Degannwy Castle Repairs, Mansell's Tower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Degannwy-Castle-Repairs,-Mansell's-Tower-p-2456.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Scaffolding engulfs what remains of the southern bailey wall, leading to Mansell's Tower, during works - in 2011 - to repair what remains of Degannwy Castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Stonework on Deganwy Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stonework-on-Deganwy-Castle-p-2455.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The repointed stonework at the base of the north wall of Degannwy Castle set against a backdrop of the Conwy estuary. ]]></description>
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					<title>Gloddaeth, Nant-y-gamar Hill and Llanrhos</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gloddaeth,-Nant-y-gamar-Hill-and-Llanrhos-p-2454.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north west from the ruins of Deganwy Castle on the Vardre Hill above Deganwy toward Gloddaeth and Nant-y-Gamar hillside. The historic St Hillary's Church can be seen on the centre right of the picture below the wooded slopes of Bryn Maelgwyn and Coed-y-Gel. The village of Llanrhos is centre right and the outskirts of Craig-y-don are centre left.]]></description>
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					<title>Degannwy Castle Ruins</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Degannwy-Castle-Ruins-p-2453.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are few remains to be seen of the medieval castle of Degannwy. However it is worth the climb to the top of the hill for the views alone. Cadw the Welsh Heritage Organisation has recently - 2011 - done works to preserve what little remains of the original structure. Our picture shows the footings to the north facing walls located at the summit of the Vardre hill.]]></description>
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					<title>Aerial View of Conwy Marina</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aerial-View-of-Conwy-Marina-p-2452.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Conwy Marina, set against the slopes of Conwy Mountain, from the Vardre Deganwy. The marina basin was used to construct the tunnel sections for the Conwy Tunnel. On completion each section would be floated out of the basin and sunk in the river to form the tunnel section of the North Wales Expressway. During the Second World War the basin was used to construct the Mulberry Harbours that were then floated around the coast of Britain to be used on the French coast during the Normandy Landings. Hence the name of the Marina Pub and Restaurant -  the Mulberry.]]></description>
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					<title>Aerial View of Conwy Golf Course</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aerial-View-of-Conwy-Golf-Course-p-2451.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Conwy Golf Course from the Vardre Deganwy. Conwy Sands, the Bryn Morfa Caravan Park and the slopes of Conwy Mountain can be seen in the background. ]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Morfa and Conwy Sands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Morfa-and-Conwy-Sands-p-2450.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the Conwy River, from the Vardre Deganwy, toward Conwy Morfa, Conwy Sands and the slopes of Conwy Mountain and Penmaenbach headland. ]]></description>
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					<title>All Wales Coastal Path at Conwy Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/All-Wales-Coastal-Path-at-Conwy-Mountain-p-2449.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the Conwy River from the Vardre Deganwy. Bodlondeb Woods can be seen on the left, Aberconwy School centre left, floating pontoons alongside the river and the Mulberry Restaurant / Pub to the right of the picture. The All Wales Coastal Path can be seen on the ridge of the tree covered lower slopes of Conwy Mountain, at the rear.]]></description>
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					<title>Llandudno's Seaside Golf Courses</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llandudno's-Seaside-Golf-Courses-p-2448.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the Vardre hill above Deganwy, showing the Maesdu and North Wales Golf courses against the backdrop of Llandudno's west shore beach and the All Wales Path.]]></description>
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					<title>North Wales Trainline</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Trainline-p-2447.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the Vardre Deganwy, showing the North Wales Train en-route from Llandudno Railway Station to Llandudno Junction Railway Station against the backdrop of Llandudno's west shore beach and the All Wales Path.]]></description>
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					<title>All Wales Path at Llandudno's West Shore Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/All-Wales-Path-at-Llandudno's-West-Shore-Beach-p-2446.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the Vardre Deganwy, across the golf course, towards the sands of Llandudno's west shore beach and the All Wales Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Creuddyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Creuddyn-Peninsula-p-2445.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The view from the Vardre in Deganwy - looking across the Creuddyn peninsula toward the Great Orme, Llandudno. The summit complex can be seen atop the Orme, and Llandudno's west shore below. Pen-y-ffridd Farm and the houses of Cwlach can be seen betwixt and between. A closer look will reveal the zig zag path to Haulfre Gardens.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Estuary Walk at the Vardre Deganwy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Estuary-Walk-at-the-Vardre-Deganwy-p-2444.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Walkers descend the path from the summit of the Vardre while walking the Conwy Estuary Path at Deganwy. Both the Deganwy and Conwy marinas are visible on either bank of the river, and the foothills of the Carneddau can be seen behind the medieval walled town of Conwy. ]]></description>
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					<title>Milk Thistle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Milk-Thistle-p-2443.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The milk thistle is a thistle of the genus Silybum Adans, a flowering plant of the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is also called holy thistle, Marian thistle, Mary thistle, St. Mary thistle, Our Lady's thistle, wild artichoke. 
This milk thistle was one of many lining the pathway to the remains of Degannwy Castle on the Vardre in Deganwy, North Wales. The name "milk thistle" derives from two features of the leaves; they are mottled with splashes of white and they contain a milky sap. The seeds of the milk thistle have been used for 2,000 years to treat chronic liver disease and some say it might protect the liver against toxins. Traditional milk thistle extract is made from the seeds, which contain approximately 4-6% silymarin.
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					<title>Ruins of Degannwy Castle Gate Post</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ruins-of-Degannwy-Castle-Gate-Post-p-2442.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Today there are few remains of Degannwy Castle visible on the two rock outcrops known as the Vardre on the hill above Deganwy. For some reason this gatepost has survived and the slot for the drawbar still visible. The gate post would have formed part of the defences forming the lower bailey. Although the hill was occupied as early as the 5th or 6th centuries the remains of the gate probably date from later constuctions of the 13th Century under Henry 111 of England.]]></description>
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					<title>Stile on the Route of the Conwy Estuary Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stile-on-the-Route-of-the-Conwy-Estuary-Walk-p-2441.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you make the detour to Degannwy Castle while walking the Conwy Estuary you will need to find this footpath stile to find Maes y Castell road en-route to Maesdu Road and the A546 to return to the estuary walk at west shore.]]></description>
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					<title>Playing Golf in Llandudno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Playing-Golf-in-Llandudno-p-2440.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are many picturesque golf courses in Wales and the two Llandudno courses of the North Wales Golf Club and the Maesdu Golf Club are no exceptions, both sitting on the banks of the Conwy Estuary at the foothills of the Snowdonia mountains.]]></description>
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					<title>North Wales Golf Club</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Golf-Club-p-2439.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The club house of the North Wales Golf Club in Llandudno, North Wales. Be aware when checking the price for a round of golf that I took the picture in 2011.]]></description>
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					<title>Walking the Dog on West Shore Llandudno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walking-the-Dog-on-West-Shore-Llandudno-p-2438.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The west shore Llandudno is a popular spot for walking the dog. There are fine views along the North Wales coast through Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr toward the Isle of Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>West Shore Beach Cafe</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Shore-Beach-Cafe-p-2437.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The West Shore Beach Cafe on the edge of the Conwy Estuary is a pleasant haven for both visitors to the beach and for the walkers on the All Wales Coastal Path. With the shortage of WC facilities following the cuts it might be useful to know that customers of the cafe can borrow a key for the toilets located below the cafe.]]></description>
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					<title>West Shore Beach Llandudno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Shore-Beach-Llandudno-p-2436.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Great Orme Headland and the West Shore Beach in Llandudno, North Wales, as seen from the North Wales bike trail. To the left of the picture at Gogarth, below the Orme headland can be seen 'Millionaire's Row' as the houses are commonly known. To the right are the less expensive houses of West Shore Llandudno.]]></description>
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					<title>Fast Tides in Conwy Estuary</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fast-Tides-in-Conwy-Estuary-p-2435.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The tide can come in very fast on the west shore of Llandudno and the Conwy Estuary. Over the years many have been stranded on the sand banks. It is always a good idea to have a boat in reserve. Hmmmmmm.]]></description>
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					<title>Fish-tail Groyne West Shore Llandudno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fish-tail-Groyne-West-Shore-Llandudno-p-2434.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Fish tail Groyne on the West Shore Llandudno is built to prevent coastal erosion by breaking up the force of waves from the Bay of Conwy. The stone breakwater lies alongside the All Wales Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>North Wales Cycle Route - Conwy Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Cycle-Route---Conwy-Valley-p-2433.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The North Wales Cycle Route takes in part of the Conwy Valley - that is the east bank of the River Conwy estuary between Llandudno's West Shore beach and Llandudno Junction. Our picture shows the route between West Shore and Deganwy.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Estuary - North Wales Cycle Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Estuary---North-Wales-Cycle-Path-p-2432.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A cyclist heads south alongside the banks of the River Conwy on the Conwy Estuary section of the North Wales Cycle Path. West Shore Llandudno has always been troubled by the shifting sands and the cycle route is no exception. But the beauty of the estuary more than makes up for a a bit of heavy going alongside the sand dunes of West Shore.]]></description>
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					<title>Vardre Deganwy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Vardre-Deganwy-p-2431.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the Vardre hillside from the Wales Coastal Path in the Conwy estuary. To the left of the main peak can be a section of walling, remains of the ancient Deganwy Castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Biking at Llyn Cowlyd in Snowdonia </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Biking-at-Llyn-Cowlyd-in-Snowdonia--p-2430.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Famous for its variety of track mixed with great scenery, why not take one of our guided Mountain Bike Days with snowdoniaexpeditions.co.uk]]></description>
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					<title>Snowdon and Crib Goch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Snowdon-and-Crib-Goch-p-2429.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[snowdoniaexpeditions.co.uk can guide you up Snowdon via the Crib Goch Ridge]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy River Boat Trips</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-River-Boat-Trips-p-2428.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The 90 seater Queen Victoria offers boat trips along the Conwy River set against a back drop of Conwy Mountain, in Conwy, North Wales. Walkers along the Conwy estuary, North Wales section, of the All Wales Coastal Path might be disconcerted when they realise that the next section of the route takes them along the ridge line of Conwy Mountain. But they needn't worry as it is a gentle climb and good underfoot.]]></description>
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					<title>The Cantilever on Glyder Fach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Cantilever-on-Glyder-Fach-p-2427.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Cantilever on Glyder fach is a great photo opportunity whilst trekking in Snowdonia]]></description>
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					<title>Queen Victoria Boat Trips</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Queen-Victoria-Boat-Trips-p-2426.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Queen Victoria boat trips sail from Conwy Harbour and turn at the mouth of the estuary of the River Conwy. In the background can be seen the headlands of Penmaen-bach point and Penmaen-mawr.]]></description>
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					<title>Victorian Promenade Shelter Deganwy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Victorian-Promenade-Shelter-Deganwy-p-2425.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A fine Victorian Shelter set against a backdrop of the Great Orme on Deganwy promenade in Deganwy North Wales. A welcome landmark and resting point for long distance walkers on the the All Wales Coastal Path. Shame about the plastic roof!]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Harbour-p-2424.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boats at anchor in Conwy Harbour set against a backdrop of Conwy Castle and Coed Benarth.]]></description>
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					<title>Conway Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conway-Castle-p-2423.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The medieval fortress of Conway Castle stands against the backdrop of Benarth Woods, Coed Benarth, on a rock outcrop on the banks of the Conway River. In the foreground are walkers on the Conwy Estuary section of the All Wales Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy from the All Wales Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-from-the-All-Wales-Path-p-2422.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A fine view of Conwy Castle and walled town from the All Wales Path, also called the North Wales Coastal Path, All Wales Coastal Path and North Wales Cycle Route. The town and castle sit against a backdrop of the Northern Carneddau Hills on the banks of the River Conwy. On the left of the picture stands the impressive towers of Conwy Castle and to the right can be seen the northern section of the town walls.]]></description>
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					<title>Kashmir Goats on the Great Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Kashmir-Goats-on-the-Great-Orme-p-2421.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Snowy morning in Llandudno in December 2010. I think I woke this goat up. ]]></description>
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					<title>Topping out at Lower Pen Trwyn Llandudno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Topping-out-at-Lower-Pen-Trwyn-Llandudno-p-2420.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Climbing at Lower Pen Trwyn Llandudno on the Great Orme North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Lizzy Hawker Breaks World Ultra Distance Record</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lizzy-Hawker-Breaks-World-Ultra-Distance-Record-p-2419.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Ultra Distance Championship was held in Llandudno on the 23rd and 24th September 2011. Athletes run a looped course for 24 hrs and the winner is he or she who runs the furthest. The winner was England's Lizzy Hawker (25), who finished  the Gloddaeth Street course two laps ahead of second placed John Pares from Buckley, Flintshire.  Lizzy set a world best performance for a woman, also breaking the British and Commonwealth 100 mile (161km) record and became the world record holder.

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					<title>Clwydian Way near Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clwydian-Way-near-Llangollen-p-2418.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Golden gorse and purple heather carpet the hillsides where the Clwydian Way meets the Llangollen Pass, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Gorse and Heather on Horse Shoe Pass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gorse-and-Heather-on-Horse-Shoe-Pass-p-2417.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward Eglwyseg Mountain on the Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Heather on Maesyrychen Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Heather-on-Maesyrychen-Mountain-p-2416.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Purple heather carpets the hillside on Maesyrychen Mountain on the Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Horseshoe Pass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Horseshoe-Pass-p-2415.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of the Horseshoe Pass, Denbighshire, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Ponderosa Cafe</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ponderosa-Cafe-p-2414.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sadly for the sheep they don't let all the locals into the Ponderosa Cafe on the top of the Horseshoe Pass, Denbighshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Horse Drawn Boats</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Horse-Drawn-Boats-p-2413.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a trip on the horse drawn boats along the Llangollen canal, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Cottage by the Canal</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cottage-by-the-Canal-p-2412.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Picturesque scene of a cottage on the banks of the Llangollen canal, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>LLangollen Moorings</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/LLangollen-Moorings-p-2411.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Moorings for canal barges at Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Wharf  Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wharf--Llangollen-p-2410.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a trip on a horse drawn canal boat or visit the Tea Rooms on the Llangollen Canal, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Collen's Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Collen's-Church-p-2409.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Collen's Church is the parish church of the town of Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Harp</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Harp-p-2408.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A statue of a Welsh Harp at the entrance to the world famous Llangollen International Eisteddfod in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Clwydian Way Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clwydian-Way-Llangollen-p-2407.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Clwydian Way on the banks of the Llangollen Canal at Llangollen North Wales. The Clwydian Way is an extension of the Offa's Dyke Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Pubs and Restaurants in Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pubs-and-Restaurants-in-Llangollen-p-2406.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pubs and Restaurants in Bridge Street, Llangollen, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Central Nave of St Collen's Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Central-Nave-of-St-Collen's-Church-p-2405.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Central nave of St Collen's Church, Llangollen, North Wales. Note the two side aisles of what was for many years a typical Welsh double naved church.]]></description>
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					<title>Oak Hammer Beam Roof</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Oak-Hammer-Beam-Roof-p-2404.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Oak hammer beam roof of the central nave of St Collen's Church, Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Angel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Angel-p-2403.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Detail of carved Angel in the oak hammerbeam roof of St Collen's Church, Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Font in St Collen's Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Font-in-St-Collen's-Church-p-2402.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved Font in St Collen's Church, Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Male Sandstone Headstop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Male-Sandstone-Headstop-p-2401.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A rather grumpy looking carved male sandstone headstop on Saint Collen's Church, Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Sandstone Headstop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Sandstone-Headstop-p-2400.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved female sandstone headstop on Saint Collen's Church, Llangollen, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Sandstone Gothic Archway</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sandstone-Gothic-Archway-p-2399.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The decorated Gothic archway on the west wall of the church at Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Gothic Archway</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gothic-Archway-p-2398.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gothic Archway with decorated stone capitals alongside the Chapter House at Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Stone Capitals</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Stone-Capitals-p-2397.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved foliage on sandstone capitals on an archway of the 13th Century Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen, Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Vaulted Ceilings in Medieval Abbey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Vaulted-Ceilings-in-Medieval-Abbey-p-2396.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine stonework forms the rib vaulted roof in the Chapter House at the 13th Century Valle Crucis Abbey, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Abbots Quarters at Valle Crucis Abbey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abbots-Quarters-at-Valle-Crucis-Abbey-p-2395.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward the Abbots Quarters at Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen, North Wales. The Abbots Quarters were originally the monks dormitories and, in the 21st century, are home to an exhibition of carved memorial stones.]]></description>
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					<title>Rose Window</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rose-Window-p-2394.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Rose window on the west wall of the thirteenth century Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen, as seen from the nave. Base of the piers are shown in the foreground.]]></description>
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					<title>Lancet Windows</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lancet-Windows-p-2393.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lancet windows on the east wall of the thirteenth century Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen.]]></description>
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					<title>West Wall at Valle Crucis Abbey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Wall-at-Valle-Crucis-Abbey-p-2392.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View through a gothic archway to the west doorway at the thirteenth century Valle Crucis Abbey.]]></description>
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					<title>East Wall at Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/East-Wall-at-Valle-Crucis-Abbey-Llangollen-p-2391.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[East Wall of the church at Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen, as viewed from the Chancel area.]]></description>
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					<title>West Wall at Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Wall-at-Valle-Crucis-Abbey-Llangollen-p-2390.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward the west wall with its fine rose window at Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen. ]]></description>
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					<title>Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Valle-Crucis-Abbey-Llangollen-p-2389.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward the cloisters at Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen. The west wall of the church stands on the left of the picture, and the chapter house and the monk's quarters on the right. The footings of the monks dining room are in the foreground.]]></description>
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					<title>Cloisters at Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cloisters-at-Valle-Crucis-Abbey-Llangollen-p-2388.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking across the cloisters at Valle Crucis Abbey Llangollen toward the chapter house and the monk's quarters, with the church walls and south transept on the left of the picture.]]></description>
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					<title>Boulders at  Angel Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Boulders-at--Angel-Bay-p-2387.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Large boulders cover much of the shoreline at Angel Bay. The boulders provide a safe place for visiting seals, often to be seen at Angel Bay. The rocky headland provides nesting places for many types of seabirds to be found on the Little Orme, Penrhyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Trwyn y Fuwch Viewpoint</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trwyn-y-Fuwch-Viewpoint-p-2386.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The meandering route of the All Wales Coastal Path as seen from Trwyn y Fuwch, more commonly known as Little Orme's Headland at Penrhyn Bay. ]]></description>
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					<title>All Wales Coastal Path at Penrhyn Bay Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/All-Wales-Coastal-Path-at-Penrhyn-Bay-Beach-p-2385.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The All Wales Coastal Path cuts across Penrhyn Bay beach close to the Little Orme's Headland at Penrhyn Bay. ]]></description>
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					<title>Porth Dyniewaid</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porth-Dyniewaid-p-2384.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Porth Dyniewaid, more commonly known as Angel Bay, on the Little Orme's Headland above Penrhyn Bay. On the horizon can be seen the Clwydian Range of hills, while Rhos Point sits on the far edge of Penrhyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Quarry on Little Ormes Headland</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Quarry-on-Little-Ormes-Headland-p-2383.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Care must be taken when walking parts of the  Little Orme's Headland above Penrhyn Bay, as can be seen from this picture showing the unguarded edges above the old quarry workings.]]></description>
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					<title>Gateway to Llandudno North Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gateway-to-Llandudno-North-Wales-p-2382.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This gateway, close to the All Wales Coastal Path, invites further exploration on the Little Orme's Head above Llandudno Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>First View of Llandudno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/First-View-of-Llandudno-p-2381.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[First View of Llandudno from the gap between Mynydd Penygarreg and Little Orme's Head.]]></description>
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					<title>View of Llandudno Bay and Great Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-Llandudno-Bay-and-Great-Orme-p-2380.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of Llandudno Bay and the Great Orme's Head from the upper slopes of the Little Orme in Penrhyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Little Orme Scramble</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Orme-Scramble-p-2379.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A short scramble off the North Wales Coastal Path leads to the trig point on the summit of the Little Orme in Penrhyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Wild Flowers on Lower Slopes of Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wild-Flowers-on-Lower-Slopes-of-Little-Orme-p-2378.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wild Flowers on Lower Slopes of the Little Orme or, Trwyn y Fuwch.]]></description>
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					<title>All Wales Coastal Path on Little Orme Penrhyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/All-Wales-Coastal-Path-on-Little-Orme-Penrhyn-Bay-p-2377.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A rather steep section of the All Wales Coastal Path on Little Orme near Llandudno. Keep to the official path and it is all easy safe walking on the Little Orme, however some of the best views are to be found off track. Don't venture off the trail unless you have good walking boots as the grassy slopes, which can be extremely slippy, are often located above cliff-tops. ]]></description>
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					<title>LLandudno Bay Viewpoint</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/LLandudno-Bay-Viewpoint-p-2376.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A View of Llandudno Bay and the Great Orme's Head while looking west from the Little Orme in Penrhyn Bay. Llandudno Pier can be seen at the foot of the Great Orme.]]></description>
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					<title>View of North Wales Coastline from Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-North-Wales-Coastline-from-Little-Orme-p-2375.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A View of the North Wales Coastline looking east from Little Orme in Penrhyn Bay. Both the All Wales Coastal Path and the North Wales Cycle Track follow the coastline en-route from Prestatyn to North West Wales and Chepstow in Monmouthshire respectively.]]></description>
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					<title>View of Rhos Point from Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-Rhos-Point-from-Little-Orme-p-2374.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A foreshortened view of Rhos Point from Little Orme's Head.]]></description>
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					<title>North Wales Cycle Track at Penrhyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Cycle-Track-at-Penrhyn-Bay-p-2373.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It is just a short diversion from the North Wales Cycle Track at Penrhyn Bay to the Little Orme Nature Reserve.]]></description>
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					<title>Little Orme Fishing</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Orme-Fishing-p-2372.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Anglers enjoy fishing for mackerel and bass off the Little Orme rocks.]]></description>
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					<title>Thrift on Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Thrift-on-Little-Orme-p-2371.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Many wild flowers can be found at the Little Orme's Head nature reserve including the purple thrift. Officially called the Rhiwledyn Nature Reserve it can be visited while walking the North Wales Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Angel Bay - Porth Dyniewaid</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Angel-Bay---Porth-Dyniewaid-p-2370.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A short scramble down the bank at the Little Orme's Head leads to Porth Dyniewaid, known locally as Angel Bay. Dolphins porpoises, seals and a wide variety of seabirds visit Angel Bay. Locals enjoy the clear waters for swimming and  unofficial cliff diving.]]></description>
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					<title>Kayaking off the Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Kayaking-off-the-Little-Orme-p-2369.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Kayaking is becoming ever more popular off the North Wales coast. This trio of Kayakers are close to Angel Bay off the Little Orme, Penrhyn Bay. Kayaks are available for hire at Rhos POint, Rhos-on-Sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Brown Bears at the Welsh Mountain Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brown-Bears-at-the-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo-p-2368.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Chidren enjoy watching the brown bears at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay. Found throughout the northern hemisphere the bears are a popular attraction at the zoo.]]></description>
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					<title>Chimpanzees at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Chimpanzees-at-the-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo,-Colwyn-Bay-p-2367.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Chimpanzees, or Pan Troglodytes, are found in tropical forests and dense woodlands in Central Africa, although they seem quite content at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Gardens at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gardens-at-the-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo,-Colwyn-Bay-p-2366.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Its worth visiting the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay, for the gardens alone. Formerly known as the Flagstaff Gardens the present occupiers keep the gardens in tip top condition.]]></description>
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					<title>Ostrich at the Welsh Mountain Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ostrich-at-the-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo-p-2365.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ostriches keep a beady eye on things at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Parrot at Welsh Mountain Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Parrot-at-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo-p-2364.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Colourful African parrots, or Macaws, at home in the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Penguins at the Welsh Mountain Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penguins-at-the-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo-p-2363.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Children enjoy the penguin parade during feeding times at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Adventure Playground at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Adventure-Playground-at-the-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo,-Colwyn-Bay-p-2362.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sometimes you can't get the kids away from the adventure playground at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Children Watching the Sealions</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Children-Watching-the-Sealions-p-2361.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Children love to watch the young sealions swimming at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Sealion Swimming at Colwyn Bay Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sealion-Swimming-at-Colwyn-Bay-Zoo-p-2360.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Young Sealion swimming at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Sealion at Colwyn Bay Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sealion-at-Colwyn-Bay-Zoo-p-2359.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cousteau the senior Sealion having fun at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay Zoo]]></description>
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					<title>Playground at Welsh Mountain Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Playground-at-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo-p-2358.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Children love the playground at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Tiger Snoozing at the Welsh Mountain Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tiger-Snoozing-at-the-Welsh-Mountain-Zoo-p-2357.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Tiger is having his afternoon nap at the Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Llandudno Happy Valley Butterfly</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llandudno-Happy-Valley-Butterfly-p-2356.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On the Great Orme in the Happy Valley there are some pretty Gardens and are well worth a visit at any time of the year. My kids love looking for frogs and newts in the ponds as well as chasing after the butterflies.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain BIke Hire and Sales in Betws y Coed</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-BIke-Hire-and-Sales-in-Betws-y-Coed-p-2355.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[PlanetFear, a new shop in Betws y Coed for mountain bikers, climbers and mountaineers. The store offers specialist kit and expert advice, with a fully equipped bike workshop with Cytech-qualified staff and a fleet of Trek hardtail & full suspension hire bikes.]]></description>
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					<title>Limestone Outcrop Loggerheads Country Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Limestone-Outcrop-Loggerheads-Country-Park-p-2354.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Climb the steep steps up to the limestone outcrop at Loggerheads Country Park for fine views and a wooded walk. But check out the gentleman at the top left, he is only interested in his mobile phone.]]></description>
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					<title>Stairway to Paradise</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stairway-to-Paradise-p-2353.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Well not quite the stairway to paradise. I know of many better walks in Wales. But there are fine views of the Clwyd Hills to be had after ascending the steep steps at Loggerheads Country Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Cefn Mawr Woodlands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cefn-Mawr-Woodlands-p-2352.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The woodland walk behind the Cefn Mawr Quarry lies on the limestone hill above the Loggerheads Country Park, near Mold, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Rolling Clwyd Hills</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rolling-Clwyd-Hills-p-2351.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rolling hills of the Clwyd Range , an area of natural beauty, as seen from the limestone outcrop in Loggerhead's Country Park. From the left is Moel Gyw with the hills of Fron Hen and Foel Henlli before reaching the pass of Bwlch Penbarras, and the route to Ruthin, over the hills in the Vale of Clwyd.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanferres and Moel Gyw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanferres-and-Moel-Gyw-p-2350.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking across the Alyn valley toward the village of LLanferres and the hill of Moel Gyw from the limestone outcrop in Loggerheads Country Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Bwlch Penbarras and the Clwyd Hills</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bwlch-Penbarras-and-the-Clwyd-Hills-p-2349.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward Tafarn-y-Gelyn and the pass of Bwlch Penbarras as seen from the viewpoint in Loggerheads Country Park. The rolling hills of Fron Hen and Foel Henlli dominate the skyline.]]></description>
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					<title>Alyn Valley Pastures</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Alyn-Valley-Pastures-p-2348.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rich pasturelands of the Alyn Valley as seen from the viewpoint in Loggerheads Country Park, in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Moel Famau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moel-Famau-p-2347.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Both the Offa's Dyke Path and the Clwydian Trail cross the rolling contours of Moel Famau  in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Clwyd Forest and Moel Famau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clwyd-Forest-and-Moel-Famau-p-2346.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Clwyd Forest on the slopes of Moel Famau as seen from the Loggerheads Country Park in the Alyn Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Devil's Gorge or Cilcain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Devil's-Gorge-or-Cilcain-p-2345.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Visit the Devil or the residents of Cilcain? Hmmmm ......]]></description>
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					<title>Clwydian Way at Loggerheads</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clwydian-Way-at-Loggerheads-p-2344.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This girl seems to have picked the short straw and carries the biggest pack while walking the Clwydian Way as it passes through Loggerheads Country Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Leete Walk Loggerheads Country Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Leete-Walk-Loggerheads-Country-Park-p-2343.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Easy walking on the Leete Walk at Loggerheads Country Park, North East Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Abandoned Mine Workings</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abandoned-Mine-Workings-p-2342.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Abandoned Mine Workings and limestone caves in the Alyn Valley at Loggerheads Country Park on the Flintshire -  Denbighshire border, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Devil's Gorge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Devil's-Gorge-p-2341.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Devil's Gorge, abandoned mine works, found alongside the Leete Walk at Loggerheads Country Park in Denbighshire, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Leete Walk at Loggerheads</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Leete-Walk-at-Loggerheads-p-2340.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tree saplings line the way on the leete walk in the Loggerheads Country Park, in Denbighshire, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Herb Paris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Herb-Paris-p-2339.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The herb Paris finds perfect growing conditions in the Alyn Valley Woodlands at Loggerheads Country Park in Denbighshire, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Alyn Valley Woodlands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Alyn-Valley-Woodlands-p-2338.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The shade and dampness of the Alyn Valley Woodlands provide perfect conditions for rare plants in this important European conservation area.]]></description>
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					<title>Loggerheads Visitor Centre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Loggerheads-Visitor-Centre-p-2337.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Loggerheads Visitor Centre sits in a pleasant parkland setting on the banks of the River Alyn in Denbighshire North Wales. Information boards describe the flora and fauna of the important conservation area of the Alyn Valley Woodlands. A number of walks radiate out from the centre both through the woodlands and along the banks of the River Alyn.]]></description>
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					<title>Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-Tir-y-cwmwd-p-2336.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The headland of Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd and Trwyn Llanbedrog (Llanbedrog Point) overlooking Llanbedrog Beach. The Llyn Coastal Trail crosses the headland en-route between Abersoch and Pwllheli.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanbedrog Beach and Beach Cafe</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanbedrog-Beach-and-Beach-Cafe-p-2335.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The pleasant tree-lined dingle is the gateway to Llanbedrog beach. A stream runs alongside the pathway before spilling onto the beach offering hours of dam making opportunities for the children on Llanbedrog beach. Facilities include a beach café, or should I say a beach bistro, historic toilets and a pay and park car park. (£4.00 when I visited in 2011). ]]></description>
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					<title>Tin Man Llanbedrog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tin-Man-Llanbedrog-p-2334.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Tin Man is a statue on the headland at Llanbedrog, North Wales. The statue can be seen from Llanbedrog beach but many choose to climb the 200 steps to admire both the statue and the fine views.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Pedrogs Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Pedrogs-Church-p-2333.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Pedrog's Church sits between the village and the beach in Llanbedrog Gwynedd, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Beach Huts on Llanbedrog Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Beach-Huts-on-Llanbedrog-Beach-p-2332.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The colourful beach huts on Llanbedrog beach sit against a backdrop of mature trees.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Pedrogs Church Tower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Pedrogs-Church-Tower-p-2331.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llanbedrog headland walk passes close to the tower of Saint Pedrog's Church. The crenellated stone tower has a pyramidal slate roof.]]></description>
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					<title>Rest and Be Thankful Llanbedrog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rest-and-Be-Thankful-Llanbedrog-p-2330.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bench on the top of Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd, Llanbedrog headland. There are fine views of the Llyn peninsula from the summit and a toposcope close by identifies the hills of Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Jampot on Foel Twr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Jampot-on-Foel-Twr-p-2329.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Jampot, as seen from Llanbedrog headland, is a fine viewpoint in itself, standing proud on Foel Twr (Tower Hill) close to the village of Mynytho on the Llyn peninsula. The jampot was an old windmill that was never a success due to crosswinds. The land on which it stands is owned by the National Trust.
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					<title>Tremadog Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tremadog-Bay-p-2328.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[First views across Tremadog Bay toward Carreg y Defaid, Y Gamlas, and Pwllheli on the Llanbedrog Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Trwyn yr Wylfa</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trwyn-yr-Wylfa-p-2327.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Trwyn yr Wylfa and Abersoch, on the south coast of the Lleyn peninsula as seen from Llanbedrog headland summit.]]></description>
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					<title>Mynydd yr Eifl, The Rivals</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-yr-Eifl,-The-Rivals-p-2326.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mynydd yr Eifl, The Rivals, on the north coast of the Lleyn peninsula as seen from Llanbedrog headland summit.]]></description>
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					<title>Pwllheli from Llanbedrog on the Llyn Coastal Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pwllheli-from-Llanbedrog-on-the-Llyn-Coastal-Path-p-2325.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward Pwllheli from Llanbedrog headland, with the mountain of Moel Hebog looming in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanbedrog Viewpoint</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanbedrog-Viewpoint-p-2324.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from the summit of Llanbedrog headland toward Criccieth and the mountains of Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach.]]></description>
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					<title>Trail toward Abersoch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trail-toward-Abersoch-p-2323.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The trail from the summit of Mynydd tir-y-cwmwd heads toward Abersoch.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Tudwals Islands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Tudwals-Islands-p-2322.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Tudwals Islands, both east and west come into view between the gorse and bracken growing on the Llanbedrog Headland Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Mynytho Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynytho-Beach-p-2321.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[An aerial view of holidaymakers enjoying Mynytho beach, or Abersoch beach north between Trwyn Llanbedrog and Abersoch on the LLyn Coastal Path. ]]></description>
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					<title>Abersoch Warren Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abersoch-Warren-Beach-p-2320.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The golden sands of the Warren or Abersoch Beach (north), the route of the Llyn Coastal path, south of Llanbedrog.]]></description>
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					<title>Lleyn Coast Path at Trwyn Llanbedrog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lleyn-Coast-Path-at-Trwyn-Llanbedrog-p-2319.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Its easy walking on this section of the Lleyn Coast Path as it passes close to Trwyn Llanbedrog on Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanbedrog Geology</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanbedrog-Geology-p-2318.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A bit of Llanbedrog Geology, a small diversion on the Llanbedrog Walk leads to this cliff edge.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Peninsula Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Peninsula-Path-p-2317.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking from Mynydd tir-y-cwmwd on the Llyn Peninsula Path toward Abersoch and Trwyn yr Wylfa point.]]></description>
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					<title>Walkers on the Llyn Peninsula Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walkers-on-the-Llyn-Peninsula-Path-p-2316.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Walkers on the Llyn Peninsula Path set against a backdrop of Moel Hebog, Snowdon and a distant Moel Siabod. The walkers are on a section of the Llyn Coastal Path on the headland above Llanbedrog.]]></description>
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					<title>Sands of Llanbedrog Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sands-of-Llanbedrog-Beach-p-2315.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The glorious sands of Llanbedrog Beach at low tide set against a backdrop of the Snowdonia mountains.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanbedrog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanbedrog-p-2314.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Llanbedrog sits between the rolling countryside of the Llyn peninsula and the clear blue waters of Cardigan Bay. The golden sands of Llanbedrog beach attract visitors by the beach bucket load.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanbedrog Beach Huts</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanbedrog-Beach-Huts-p-2313.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The colourful beach huts on Llanbedrog beach. I personally find them to be the best work of art in the village of Llanbedrog.]]></description>
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					<title>Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Oriel-Plas-Glyn-Y-Weddw-p-2312.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Gallery as seen from the Tinman on the headland at Llanbedrog. The gallery houses paintings and sculptures in a fine Victorian mansion.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Coastal Path at Llanbedrog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Coastal-Path-at-Llanbedrog-p-2311.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of the wide stretch of sands and the Llyn Coastal Path from the headland at Llanbedrog, North Wales. The path leads along the shore toward Pwllhelli in the east.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanbedrog Viewpoint</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanbedrog-Viewpoint-p-2310.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view through the trees of the Llyn peninsula coast from Llanbedrog headland, part of the Llyn Coastal Path]]></description>
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					<title>Steps to Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Steps-to-Mynydd-Tir-y-cwmwd-p-2309.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The steps to Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd, the rock headland at Llanbedrog. Many take the steps to see the Tinman on the hilltop. Take care especially on the descent.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanbedrog Tinman</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanbedrog-Tinman-p-2308.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Walkers on the Llyn Coastal Path might be surprised to come across the Tinman, seen behind the group of walkers, on the headland at Llanbedrog, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Marys Church Penllech</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Marys-Church-Penllech-p-2307.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Eglwys Santes Fair, St Mary's Penllech is in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches, and, as is the case with their churches, is usually left open and welcoming to visitors. If locked find the key at the farmhouse next door. The single cell church has been sensitively repaired in recent years, 2010, but still projects the atmosphere of an old Welsh protestant church.]]></description>
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					<title>Eglwys Santes Fair</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Eglwys-Santes-Fair-p-2306.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The noticeboard of the old church of Eglwys Santes Fair, St Mary Penllech. The notice explains that the key is obtained from the farmhouse next door. However I believe that churches in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches, as is the case with Penllech, are usually left open and welcoming to visitors.]]></description>
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					<title>Penllech Church Interior</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penllech-Church-Interior-p-2305.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The interior of the old church of St Mary Penllech. A visit to the plain and simple old church is a step back in time. Pity more of the old churches could not have been rescued by the Friends of Friendless Churches before the Victorian architects got their hands on them.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Font</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Font-p-2304.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The stone font in the old church of St Mary Penllech is possibly medieval. The cylindrical stone at the side of the font is believed to be the original stand for the font.]]></description>
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					<title>Pier Owner on Hunger Strike</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pier-Owner-on-Hunger-Strike-p-2303.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mr Stephen Hunt, the owner of Colwyn Bay Pier, has gone on hunger strike to draw attention to what he believes is unfair treatment by Conwy County Council. Now on the third day of the hunger strike Mr Hunt is here shown being interviewed by Ian Lang of ITV on Wednesday 08 June 2011.]]></description>
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					<title>Bier</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bier-p-2302.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Not one but two biers lean against the wall in the small church of St Mary's Penllech, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Georgian Box Pews</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Georgian-Box-Pews-p-2301.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Georgian Box Pews in Saint Mary's Church, Penllech in Gwynedd, Wales. The church retains much of its medieval character, although rebuilt in the 19th century it is a plain and simple place. ]]></description>
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					<title>Sounding Board</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sounding-Board-p-2300.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The 'sounding board' or 'tester' at Saint Mary's in Penllech. The sounding boards were used to increase the volume of the preachers voice. Note the carvings of the sun's rays on the underside of the sounding board. The candles are not for show. The church has no electricity.]]></description>
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					<title>Communion Table in Welsh Chapel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Communion-Table-in-Welsh-Chapel-p-2299.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Being a protestant church or chapel the old church of Saint Mary in Penllech has a communion table rather than an altar. Note the box pew positioned adjacent to the communion table.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Church Floor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Church-Floor-p-2298.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Friends of Friendless Churches have adopted the old church of Saint Mary in Penllech, Gwynedd. As I understand the situation the Friends do the minimum of alterations and 'improvements' to the old buildings, doing just enough to stop the churches falling into rack and ruin. Here in St Mary's this is evidenced by retaining the  tile floors that are laid on compacted earth. ]]></description>
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					<title>Cycling on the Country Lanes on Llyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cycling-on-the-Country-Lanes-on-Llyn-p-2296.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cycling in the sunshine along the country lanes on the Llyn peninsula between Aberdaron and Llanbedrog ... priceless!]]></description>
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					<title>Rock Pool on Llyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rock-Pool-on-Llyn-Peninsula-p-2293.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sealife in the Rock Pool waiting for the incoming tide close by Saint Mary's Well on the Llyn Peninsula, close to Aberdaron, West Wales. Limpets cling to the rocks secure in the knowledge that they taste so bad nobody will want to eat them... believe me!]]></description>
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					<title>Signpost to Druids Circle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Signpost-to-Druids-Circle-p-2292.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Signpost in Mountain Lane Penmaenmawr pointing the way to the Druid's Circle, the Green Gorge, the old church of Llangelynin and the Jubilee Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Country Lane Penmaenmawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Country-Lane-Penmaenmawr-p-2290.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Many drive through the coastal town of Penmaenmawr unaware of the beautiful countryside on the perimeters of the town.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaenmawr Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenmawr-Mountain-p-2289.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Penmaenmawr Mountain as seen from Mountain Lane in Upper Penmaenmawr. The scars of the quarry workings are clearly visible on the slopes of Penmaenmawr Mountain.]]></description>
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					<title>Graiglwyd Quarry</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Graiglwyd-Quarry-p-2288.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking west over fine pastureland toward Graiglwyd Quarry and the Penmaenmawr Uplands.]]></description>
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					<title>Country Lanes above Penmaenmawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Country-Lanes-above-Penmaenmawr-p-2287.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine views from Mountain Lane toward Foel Lus, Craig Hafodwen, Cefn Coch and the hills behind Penmaenmawr.]]></description>
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					<title>Upper Penmaenmawr and Graiglwyd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Upper-Penmaenmawr-and-Graiglwyd-p-2286.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking west from Mountain Lane toward Graiglwyd and Penmaenmawr Mountain.]]></description>
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					<title>Wayside Flowers Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wayside-Flowers-Wales-p-2285.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Beautiful Wayside Flowers line the verges on Mountain Lane, Penmaenmawr.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Lane Upper Penmaenmawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Lane-Upper-Penmaenmawr-p-2284.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[An avenue of mature trees on Mountain Lane in Upper Penmaenmawr.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Lane Viewpoint</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Lane-Viewpoint-p-2283.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Penmaenmawr from the top of Mountain Lane.]]></description>
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					<title>Snowdonia National Park Authority Sign</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Snowdonia-National-Park-Authority-Sign-p-2282.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Snowdonia National Park sign at the top of Mountain Lane, Penmaenmawr. Ignore the finger post pointing to the Jubilee Path (opened in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee of 1887), and take the stile into the field to continue the Penmaenmawr to Druid's Circle Walk. 
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					<title>Jubilee Path Penmaenmawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Jubilee-Path-Penmaenmawr-p-2281.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[At the top of Mountain Lane there is the option to follow the road and take the Jubilee Path around Y Foel Lus (opened in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee of 1887). If walking the Penmaenmawr to Druid's Circle Walk take the other option up hill through the field.
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					<title>Boulder Viewpoint</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Boulder-Viewpoint-p-2280.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On leaving Mountain Lane on the Penmaenmawr to Druid's Circle Walk there is a steep climb through the field on the lower slopes of Craig Hafodwen. A pair of boulders provide  relief and a pleasant viewpoint back toward Penmaenmawr.
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					<title>Stone Waymarker to Meini Hirion</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Waymarker-to-Meini-Hirion-p-2279.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The stone waymarker on the Druid's Circle Walk points to three trails. One trail circles Moel Lus and leads to Dwygyfylchi and Capelulo, another leads to  the old church of Llangelynin, while another points to Meini Hirion, which we follow to the Druid's Circle.

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					<title>Craig Hafodwen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Craig-Hafodwen-p-2278.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[After the steep climb from Penmaenmawr the Druid's Circle Walk levels out at the foot of Craig Hafodwen.]]></description>
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					<title>Cefn Maen Amor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cefn-Maen-Amor-p-2277.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Both the North Wales Path and our Druid's Circle trail pass close to the Ty'n-y-ffrith farmstead, between the hills of Craig Hafodwen (381m) and Cefn Maen Amor (392m) (in the background).
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					<title>Prehistoric Hill Fort</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Prehistoric-Hill-Fort-p-2276.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone walls weave their way up the slopes of the Dinas Hillfort, tracing the route to an Iron Age settlement. The hill is clearly visible from the North Wales Path. 


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					<title>Druids Circle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Druids-Circle-p-2275.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bronze Age Druid's Circle sanctuary and burial monument stands on the Penmaenmawr uplands against a backdrop of Tal-y-Fan and the bleak Welsh moorlands.
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					<title>Ubiquitous Sheep</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ubiquitous-Sheep-p-2274.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[You're never alone on the Welsh coastal path, the ubiquitous Welsh sheep will always be around to keep you company.
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					<title>Five Welsh Boulders</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Five-Welsh-Boulders-p-2273.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The five boulders in the foreground herald the first site of the stones of the Druid's Circle to be seen on the distant skyline.
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					<title>Waymarker for the North Wales Coastal Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Waymarker-for-the-North-Wales-Coastal-Path-p-2272.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A waymarker for the North Wales Coastal Path above Penmaenmawr. The Druid's Circle Burial monument can be seen on the skyline. 
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					<title>Five Welsh Stones</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Five-Welsh-Stones-p-2271.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The five stone burial monument adjacent to the Druid's Circle found close to the North Wales Path in Penmaenmawr.
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					<title>Penmaenmawr from the Uplands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenmawr-from-the-Uplands-p-2270.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine views of the North Wales coast and the town of Penmaenmawr from the route of the North Wales Coastal Path above Penmaenmawr.
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					<title>Standing Stone above Penmaenmawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Standing-Stone-above-Penmaenmawr-p-2269.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the Bronze Age Burial monument, known as the Druid's Circle in the uplands of Penmaenmawr, toward the hill of Foel Lus.
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					<title>Standing Stones and Bronze Age Burial Monuments</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Standing-Stones-and-Bronze-Age-Burial-Monuments-p-2268.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Standing Stones among the Bronze Age burial monuments to be found alongside the North Wales Path above Penmaenmawr, North Wales.
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					<title>North Wales Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Path-p-2267.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking eastward along the North Wales Path from the sanctuary of the Bronze Age Burial monuments in the uplands of Penmaenmawr, toward the hills of Foel Lus, Penmaen-bach, and Conwy Mountain, North Wales. 
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					<title>Marsh Grass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Marsh-Grass-p-2266.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Marsh grass growing alongside the North Wales Coastal Path above the town of Penmaenmawr, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Moelfre Penmaenmawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moelfre-Penmaenmawr-p-2265.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Moelfre may be just 435m but it is a prominent feature on the bare heathlands surrounding the Bronze Age monuments above Penmaenmawr.
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					<title>Welsh Uplands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Uplands-p-2264.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The moorlands on the Welsh Uplands on the northern edge of the Carneddau mountains close to the North Wales Path.]]></description>
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					<title>North Wales Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Path-p-2263.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Good walking country on the North Wales Path between Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan Uplands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-Uplands-p-2262.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sun breaks through the clouds where the  moorlands meet the pastureland behind Llanfairfechan. In the background can be seen the rolling hills of the Carneddau.
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					<title>Pastureland in the Welsh Hills</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pastureland-in-the-Welsh-Hills-p-2261.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A short walk from the ancient burial monuments on the heathlands behind Penmaenmawr and the landscape changes to pastureland on the hillside above Llanfairfechan.
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					<title>North Wales Coastal Path at Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Coastal-Path-at-Llanfairfechan-p-2260.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Moel Wnion and Garreg Fawr seen through a heat haze from the North Wales Coastal Path between Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr.
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					<title>Northern Carneddau Mountains</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Northern-Carneddau-Mountains-p-2259.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rolling hills of the Northern Carneddau range of mountains as seen from the North Wales Path between Penmaenmawr and LLanfairfechan.The Dinas Hillfort dominates the view of the Llanfairfechan Valley in the foreground.
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					<title>Welsh Farm in a Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Farm-in-a-Valley-p-2258.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A typical Welsh Farm, Glan yr Afon, sits in the hollow below the Dinas Hill Fort, with the valley of the Afon Llanfairfechan behind.  The trees of the Nant y Coed Nature Reserve occupy the lower slopes of Dinas with the mountains of Drum and the Carneddau Range as a backdrop.
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					<title>Arts and Crafts Houses in Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Arts-and-Crafts-Houses-in-Llanfairfechan-p-2257.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Several of the houses in Llanfairfechan are built in the ‘arts and crafts’ style of architecture favoured by Herbert Luck North. North was an important architect working in Llanfairfechan from 1900 to 1940. (Check out the tiny slates laid in diminishing courses on another roof nearby and visible from the lane)

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					<title>Pont y Pentre Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pont-y-Pentre-Llanfairfechan-p-2256.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The bridge at Pont-y-Pentre in the old village centre of Llanfairfechan at the junction of Village Road, Penybryn Road, Mill Road and Bryn Road.]]></description>
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					<title>English Methodist Church Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/English-Methodist-Church-Llanfairfechan-p-2255.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The well maintained English Methodist Church, on Penmaenmawr Road, Llanfairfechan. ]]></description>
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					<title>Libanus Baptist Church Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Libanus-Baptist-Church-Llanfairfechan-p-2254.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Libanus Baptist Church Llanfairfechan on Penmaenmawr Road, Llanfairfechan. A fine looking building still surviving into the 21st century.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaenmawr High Street</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenmawr-High-Street-p-2253.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The town centre of Penmaenmawr. The town has recently, 2010, undergone a regeneration scheme and there has  been considerable improvement to the original Victorian buildings. The picture shows the old North Wales coast road where the old Conwy Road becomes the Bangor Road. The hill known as  Foel Lus is in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Horeb Chapel Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Horeb-Chapel-Llanfairfechan-p-2252.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Horeb Chapel in Bryn Road Llanfairfechan. Sadly now redundant the chapel was for sale in 2011. It is a huge building built more like a castle than a chapel, maybe the old building will be reborn as a community centre.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Marys Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Marys-Nantwich-p-2251.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Chancel, octagonal tower and north transept of Saint Marys, Nantwich. The picture was taken from Monks Lane.]]></description>
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					<title>Stained Glass Window St Marys Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stained-Glass-Window-St-Marys-Nantwich-p-2250.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This nice Stained Glass Window decorates the north wall of St Marys Nantwich, Cheshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Parish Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Parish-Church-p-2249.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The west wall, north aisle, tower and north transept of St Marys Parish Church, Nantwich, Cheshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Grotesques and Gargoyles in Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Grotesques-and-Gargoyles-in-Nantwich-p-2248.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It is not just the cctv's that have their eyes on you in Nantwich, Cheshire. The grotesques and gargoyles are also watching you when cutting through the church yard in the centre of the town.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Work on Saint Marys Church Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Work-on-Saint-Marys-Church-Nantwich-p-2247.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Crocketed pinnacles on the red sand stone octagonal tower, south transept and nave of  Saint Marys Church Nantwich.]]></description>
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					<title>Church Lane Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Lane-Nantwich-p-2246.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view down Church Lane, Nantwich. In the foreground on the corner of Hospital Street and Church Lane is the Jepson's menswear shop. Modern design in a medieval half timbered building.]]></description>
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					<title>Hospital Street Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hospital-Street-Nantwich-p-2245.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ladies and menswear shops in Hospital Street Nantwich, Cheshire]]></description>
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					<title>Cocoa House Yard Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cocoa-House-Yard-Nantwich-p-2244.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The chimney was part of a forge and smithy, making parts for the adjacent Welch's Coach Manufactory (now demolished). The clock (the glass contraption) is the Nantwich Millennium Clock. Both can be found in the Cocoa Yard, formerly Cocoa House Yard named after the nearby Cocoa House on Pillory Street, built during the Victorian temperance movement.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Fire Engine</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Fire-Engine-p-2243.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Fire Engine is on display in Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Theatre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Theatre-p-2242.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nantwich Players Theatre is to found down a side alley behind Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire - on the site of an old Quaker's meeting house.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Museum</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Museum-p-2241.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Nantwich Museum is in Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Pillory or Nantwich Town Stocks</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Pillory-or-Nantwich-Town-Stocks-p-2240.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Nantwich Pillory or Nantwich Town Stocks are located between the Nantwich Museum and the Nantwich Theatre in Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Crown Hotel Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Crown-Hotel-Nantwich-p-2239.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The  Crown Hotel is a Grade II listed building based in the beautiful historical market town of Nantwich and has been a central feature of Nantwich for more than four hundred years. The three storied building was burnt down in the fire of Nantwich in 1583 and quickly rebuilt by Queen Elizabeth I, with timbers from the nearby Delamere Forest. Recently refurbished, the Crown retains many original features including an abundance of oak beams; wattle and daub walls and roaring fires, yet offers every possible amenity for todays modern traveller. ]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Book Shop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Book-Shop-p-2238.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The black and white half timbered upper floors of the Nantwich Book Shop, on the HIgh Street, Nantwich Cheshire]]></description>
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					<title>WH Smith Shop Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/WH-Smith-Shop-Nantwich-p-2237.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The upper floors of the WH Smith Shop, Nantwich, with the parish church of St Mary's in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Olde Worlde Sweet Shoppe Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Olde-Worlde-Sweet-Shoppe-Nantwich-p-2236.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe can be found in the Crown Mews off the High Street in Nantwich, Cheshire.]]></description>
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					<title>High Street Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/High-Street-Nantwich-p-2235.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the north end of the High Street in Nantwich. The crooked half timbered building on the right hand side is the Crown Hotel.]]></description>
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					<title>Talbot Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Talbot-Nantwich-p-2234.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Talbot public house is a popular pub in the Oat Market in Nantwich. The beer should be good as it serves Marstons Ale.]]></description>
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					<title>Crown Mews Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Crown-Mews-Nantwich-p-2233.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Crown Mews sit off the High Street, Nantwich close to the town square. The mews are part of the Crown Hotel, an historic  half-timbered building.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich War Memorial and Town Square</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-War-Memorial-and-Town-Square-p-2232.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nantwich War Memorial sits in the town square, Nantwich, Cheshire. The town square sits between the High Street and St Mary's Church and holds regular outdoor markets.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Market Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Market-Hall-p-2231.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nantwich Market Hall in Market Street Nantwich. A bustling market it supplies goods from wool to hats, and from crockery to cups of tea.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantwich Market Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantwich-Market-Hall-p-2230.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A picture showing the rear entrance of Nantwich Market Hall in Market Street Nantwich. St Mary's Church tower can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Marys Parish Church Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Marys-Parish-Church-Nantwich-p-2229.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Marys Parish Church in Nantwich is sometimes known as the 'Cathedral of South Cheshire' and it is considered by some to be one of the finest medieval churches, not only in Cheshire, but in the whole of England.]]></description>
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					<title>Olde Wyche Theatre Nantwich</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Olde-Wyche-Theatre-Nantwich-p-2228.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Olde Wyche Theatre sits on the corner of Market Street and Monk's Lane in the Cheshire town of Nantwich. I believe it was once a cinema.]]></description>
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					<title>Village Square Audlem</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Square-Audlem-p-2227.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village square Audlem as seen from the south side of the square. The square is dominated by the church of St James the Great and the memorial lamp erected to the memory of a local village character and surgeon Dr Bellyse.]]></description>
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					<title>St James Audlem</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-James-Audlem-p-2226.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The church of St James the Great, Audlem, Cheshire. Founded in the 13th century, the church is a landmark in the village of Audlem.]]></description>
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					<title>Lord Combermere Audlem</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lord-Combermere-Audlem-p-2225.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Lord Combermere pub and restaurant sits in the village square Audlem Cheshire. A pleasant pub with nice beer.]]></description>
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					<title>West Tower of St James the Great Church Audlem</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Tower-of-St-James-the-Great-Church-Audlem-p-2224.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[West Tower of St James the Great Church, Audlem. The church building was commenced in about 1278. From this position the church looks rather unusual. The west tower conceals the north aisle giving the stepped appearance of the structure.]]></description>
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					<title>Butter Market Audlem</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Butter-Market-Audlem-p-2223.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Butter Market alongside the church in the village of Audlem was built (or refurbished) in 1733. The Buttermarket is still used as a meeting point and several charities use the building for fund raising.]]></description>
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					<title>Village Square Audlem</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Square-Audlem-p-2222.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The picturesque village square in the Cheshire village of Audlem is home to Saint James' Church, several shops and the Lord Combermere Pub and Restaurant. A memorial to the 19th century character and surgeon, Dr Bellyse, sits in the middle of the square. Some have suggested the memorial be repositioned to improve the view.]]></description>
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					<title>Bowes Gate Road</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bowes-Gate-Road-p-2221.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Estate houses on Bowes Gate Road, Bunbury, Cheshire, England]]></description>
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					<title>Village Square Bunbury</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Square-Bunbury-p-2220.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wyche Road and the Village Square, Bunbury. The Dysart Arms are on the left and St Boniface Church on the right.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Boniface Church Bunbury</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Boniface-Church-Bunbury-p-2219.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Boniface Church Bunbury, Cheshire. The church sits atop the highest point of the village of Bunbury.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Boniface Church Bunbury</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Boniface-Church-Bunbury-p-2219.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Boniface Church Bunbury, Cheshire. The church sits atop the highest point of the village of Bunbury.]]></description>
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					<title>Bunbury Parish Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bunbury-Parish-Church-p-2218.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This picture shows the clear glass windows in the church of Saint Boniface in Bunbury, Cheshire. The original stained glass windows were blown out by a German bomb during the Second World War.]]></description>
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					<title>Village Pub, Dysart Arms</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Pub,-Dysart-Arms-p-2217.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The old village pub sits in the village of Bunbury in Cheshire. Good food , good beer and it sits in the shadow of the parish church of Saint Boniface.]]></description>
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					<title>Walking in Shropshire and the Jack Mytton Way</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walking-in-Shropshire-and-the-Jack-Mytton-Way-p-2216.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Shropshire is great walking country, which is reflected in the number of walks and trails criss-crossing the county. It is those 'blue remembered hills' that make it so popular -   gently rolling hills that are not too steep yet high enough to offer splendid views across the countryside. The Jack Mytton Trails are popular with both walkers and equestrians.]]></description>
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					<title>Caer Caradoc and Caer Caradoc Fort</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caer-Caradoc-and-Caer-Caradoc-Fort-p-2215.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A herd of Shropshire cows graze in the pastureland below Caer Caradoc Hill. The ancient British fort of Caer Caradoc sits atop the hill.]]></description>
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					<title>Little Caradoc</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Caradoc-p-2214.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Little Caradoc as its name suggests is a small hill to the north of Caer Caradoc, a hill in Shropshire, England. Note the walker friendly slopes of Little Caradoc, typical of the Shropshire Hills walks and the Jack Mytton Trails.]]></description>
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					<title>Church Stretton Parish Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Stretton-Parish-Church-p-2213.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The tower of Church Stretton parish church as seen from the High Street, Church Stretton. Walkers on the Jack Mytton Way, one of Shropshire’s many popular walks, pass close by to St Laurence's Church.
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					<title>Church of St Lawrence Church Stretton</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-of-St-Lawrence-Church-Stretton-p-2212.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Church of St Lawrence in Church Stretton stands in the centre of this pleasant Shropshire town. Much of the church, including the nave, dates from Norman times and is one of only 45 British churches with a carved fertility symbol (a Sheelagh na Gig), a remnant of early medieval times. For this alone it is worth a detour from the Jack Mytton Way, one of Shropshire’s many popular walks.
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					<title>All Stretton Shropshire</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/All-Stretton-Shropshire-p-2211.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[All Stretton is a nice little village that sits beneeath the rolling Shropshire Hills close to Church Stretton, Shropshire. Great place to stay if you like walking the Shropshire Hills.]]></description>
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					<title>Yew Tree Inn, All Stretton</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Yew-Tree-Inn,-All-Stretton-p-2210.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A traditional free house public house in the village of All Stretton, Church Stretton, Shropshire. Tried and tested. We had a nice meal and good beer in the Yew Tree, All Stretton. The pub has a lot of character and  so has the landlord if my memory serves me well. A proper old pub.]]></description>
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					<title>Castle Hill Lane All Stretton</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Castle-Hill-Lane-All-Stretton-p-2209.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Traditional Red Telephone Box at Castle Hill Lane, All Stretton, Church Stretton, Shropshire.]]></description>
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					<title>St Michaels and All Angels Church, All Stretton</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Michaels-and-All-Angels-Church,-All-Stretton-p-2208.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Michaels and All Angels Church in All Stretton, Church Stretton, Shropshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Caer Caradoc Hill and Three Fingers Rock</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caer-Caradoc-Hill-and-Three-Fingers-Rock-p-2207.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking south east from All Stretton toward Caer Caradoc Hill and Three Fingers Rock and Helmeth Hill, close to the Jack Mytton Way in the Shropshire Hills.]]></description>
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					<title>Caer Caradoc</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caer-Caradoc-p-2206.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Botvyle toward Caer Caradoc, one of those 'Blue Remembered Hills' in the county of Shropshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Shropshire Hills</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Shropshire-Hills-p-2205.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from All Stretton toward the Long Mynd and the Shropshire Hills of Haddon Hill, Burway Hill and Bodbury Hill above Church Stretton.]]></description>
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					<title>Tywyn Market Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tywyn-Market-Hall-p-2204.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tywyn Market Hall sits on College Green in the West Wales town of Tywyn, Gwynedd.]]></description>
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					<title>Talyllyn Railway Engine</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Talyllyn-Railway-Engine-p-2203.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Built on a gauge of 2 feet 3 inches, the Talyllyn Railway is one of a number of narrow-gauge lines in north and mid Wales built in the 19th century to carry slate, in the Talyllyn's case from the Bryn Eglwys quarries near Abergynolwyn. Opened in 1865, the line runs the seven and a quarter miles from Tywyn (on the Cardigan Bay coast) to Nant Gwernol, from where a series of horse-drawn tramways continued into the mountains. In 1950 the line's owner Sir Henry Haydn Jones died, and the future for the TR looked very bleak, as it had been losing money for some years. A group of enthusiasts, led by the engineer and author L.T.C. Rolt, sought to prevent the railway's closure. By then the railway was in a very sorry state with the one operable locomotive, in very poor condition, struggling to pull the trains along an overgrown and perilous track. Since 1951 great improvements have been made; volunteer members of the TRPS now provide most of the train crew and station staff required to operate the line, and assist with maintenance work and with many other activities. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llanina Ruins</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanina-Ruins-p-2202.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These ruins sit in the woodlands at LLanina near New Quay. Llanina Woods once (1814) belonged to Edward Warren Jones and later became part of the Longcroft Estate. The collection of buildings among the trees was once a farmstead and a watermill. Nearby is the Church of Llanina and the Wales Coastal Path passes close by.]]></description>
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					<title>Nave of Llanina Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nave-of-Llanina-Church-p-2201.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Interior of St Ina's Church in Llanina Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Gateway to St Inas Church Llanina</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gateway-to-St-Inas-Church-Llanina-p-2200.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Walk through the wooded valley in the footsteps of Dylan Thomas to the Church of St Ina in West Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Ffynnonfeddyg</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ffynnonfeddyg-p-2199.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On the Dylan Thomas Trail. New Quay Ffynnonfeddyg was once the home of Dylan Thomas's one time friends, Vera and William Killick. (William Killick was to be tried and found not guilty of of the attempted murder of Dylan and his friends).]]></description>
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					<title>Majoda Llanina Point</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Majoda-Llanina-Point-p-2198.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Majoda, the house on the site of the old timber and asbestos shack where Dylan Thomas and Caitlin lived for some years.]]></description>
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					<title>Plas Llanina, New Quay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Plas-Llanina,-New-Quay-p-2197.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Plas Llanina was owned by Lord Howard de Walden a patron of the arts who allowed Dylan Thomas to stay at Apple House at the bottom of the garden. Next to Plas Llanina is St Ina's church which is well worth a visit while in the neighbourhood.]]></description>
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					<title>Dai Breads Bakery, New Quay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dai-Breads-Bakery,-New-Quay-p-2196.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The yellow Costcutter store was a Bakery in Dylan's day and inspired the tales of Dai Bread and his two wives.]]></description>
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					<title>Wendower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wendower-p-2195.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wendower the home of Dylan Thomas's Aunt Elisabeth and cousin Theodosia. Found on the Dylan Thomas Trail in New Quay.]]></description>
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					<title>Towyn Chapel, New Quay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Towyn-Chapel,-New-Quay-p-2194.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The minister of Towyn Chapel was a poet and a preacher and probably the inspiration for Under Milk Wood's Eli Jenkins.]]></description>
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					<title>Sea Horse Inn, New Quay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sea-Horse-Inn,-New-Quay-p-2193.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Sea Horse Inn in New Quay, reputed to be the inspiration for Dylan Thomas's the "Sailor's Arms" from his book Under Milk Wood. ]]></description>
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					<title>Hungry Trout Restaurant New Quay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hungry-Trout-Restaurant-New-Quay-p-2192.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Hungry Trout Restaurant sits close to the harbour in New Quay Wales. Good food and drinks. Tried and tested.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolau Inn New-Quay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolau-Inn-New-Quay-p-2191.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Dolau Inn public house, close to New Quay harbour, was reputably a favourite with Dylan Thomas's wife Caitlin.]]></description>
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					<title>Fishmongers at the Harbour New Quay Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fishmongers-at-the-Harbour-New-Quay-Wales-p-2190.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fresh fish and seafood for sale near the harbour New Quay.]]></description>
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					<title>Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cardigan-Bay-Marine-Wildlife-Centre-p-2189.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Learn all about the dolphins at Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre on the harbour in New Quay. Book a boat trip to see the dolphins and porpoises. Or you could just take a walk along the Harbour Wall to see them. ]]></description>
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					<title>Harbour Beach in New Quay, Cardigan Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harbour-Beach-in-New-Quay,-Cardigan-Bay-p-2188.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boats bobbing in the harbour with the outskirts of New Quay as a backdrop. ]]></description>
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					<title>Boats on Harbour Beach in New Quay, Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Boats-on-Harbour-Beach-in-New-Quay,-Wales-p-2187.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sailing lessons and water sports courses are available at the Life Boat Harbour beach in New Quay, on Cardigan Bay Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Ceri Brady Celebrating Catching Her First Fish</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ceri-Brady-Celebrating-Catching-Her-First-Fish-p-2186.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ceri Brady (South Wales) celebrating catching her first sea bass. Ceri was lucky and so was the fish as her dad carefully put the fish back into the water at New Quay Harbour, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Ceri Bradys Dad Angling at New Quay Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ceri-Bradys-Dad-Angling-at-New-Quay-Harbour-p-2185.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ceri Brady's dad (from South Wales) helps to reel in Ceri's first sea bass while fishing on New Quay harbour.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolphin and Calf off New Quay Harbour, Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolphin-and-Calf-off-New-Quay-Harbour,-Wales-p-2184.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Yes I know it is not a very good picture but I was quite pleased to capture this Dolphin and Calf off New Quay Harbour. Considering it took me all of one hour, that is two visits to the harbour and 30 minutes each visit. It goes to show just how regularly the dolphins visit New Quay, West Wales harbour. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llanina Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanina-Church-p-2183.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llanina Church, the church of St Ina in Llanina, Llanllwchaiarn, Ceredigion. The church sits on the coast adjacent to the Wales Coastal Path. The church has an unusual  crenellated bellcote. The famous Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, lived down the lane close to Llanina Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Pen-y-Gloyn to Aberaeron Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-y-Gloyn-to-Aberaeron-Beach-p-2182.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking from Pen-y-Gloyn headland toward  Aberaeron Beach on the All Wales Coastal Path, Cardigan Bay, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Clogfryn to Pen-y-gloyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clogfryn-to-Pen-y-gloyn-p-2181.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Wales Coastal Path in Ceredigion sticks to the lower part of the hill between Clogfryn and Pen-y-gloyn as it heads toward Aberaeron.]]></description>
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					<title>Gilfach-yr-Halen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gilfach-yr-Halen-p-2180.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The single track joins a country lane above Gilfach-yr-Halen on the All Wales Coastal Path Ceredigion.]]></description>
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					<title>All Wales Coastal Path Finger Post</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/All-Wales-Coastal-Path-Finger-Post-p-2179.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There is little chance of getting lost on this section of the All Wales Coastal Path - between New Quay and Aberaeron. Always follow the coastal path finger posts.]]></description>
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					<title>Stonecrop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stonecrop-p-2178.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stonecrop and lousewort alongside the All Wales Coastal Path in Ceredigion, West Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Wild Flowers on Ceredigion Coastal Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wild-Flowers-on-Ceredigion-Coastal-Path-p-2177.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wild meadow flowere on the clifftop at Cwm Cilfforch, on the Wales Coastal Path, Ceredigion.]]></description>
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					<title>Cwm Cilfforch Waterfall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cwm-Cilfforch-Waterfall-p-2176.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Waterfalls cut through the cliff face at Cwm Cilfforch on the All Wales Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Gilfach-yr-Halen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gilfach-yr-Halen-p-2175.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The trail cuts through this horse paddock at Gilfach-yr-Halen on the Ceredigion Path (soon to be the All Wales Coastal Path)]]></description>
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					<title>West Wales Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Wales-Path-p-2174.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north on the West Wales - Ceredigion - Coastal Path.
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					<title>Bracken and Open Grass-lands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bracken-and-Open-Grass-lands-p-2173.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[After leaving the woodlands the Ceredigion Coastal Path reaches more typical bracken and open grass lands.]]></description>
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					<title>Woodland on the Ceredigion Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Woodland-on-the-Ceredigion-Path-p-2172.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Ceredigion coastal path leads through a section of woodland between Cei Bach and Aberaeron.]]></description>
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					<title>Pastoral Views</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pastoral-Views-p-2171.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Beautiful pastoral views near Cei Bach.]]></description>
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					<title>Traethgwyn Beach New Quay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Traethgwyn-Beach-New-Quay-p-2170.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Traethgwyn beach at New Quay, is a glorious long sandy beach just a short walk from the town centre. There is always space for the family on traeth gwyn beach.]]></description>
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					<title>New Quay Head</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/New-Quay-Head-p-2169.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of New Quay Headland and harbourfrom across the bay at Cei Bach, or Little Quay.]]></description>
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					<title>Auckland Arms</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Auckland-Arms-p-2168.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Auckland Arms a small family-run bar in Menai Bridge.]]></description>
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					<title>St Tysilios Church, Church Island and the Menai Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Tysilios-Church,-Church-Island-and-the-Menai-Bridge-p-2167.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The sun shines bright on St Tysilio’s Church, Church Island and the Menai Bridge, against a backdrop of the Welsh Hills.]]></description>
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					<title>Menai Bridge Bowling Green  </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Menai-Bridge-Bowling-Green---p-2166.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bowling Green at  Menai Bridge Bowling Club was opened in May 1934 by Edward, Prince of Wales. In August 1996 a new pavilion was added, making the bowling green one of the best facilities in the league and allowing the club to participate in national competitions. The setting of the green is one of the most picturesque in the country with a view that makes many visiting teams and tourists jealous. The club recently embarked on a programme for the local youth, in recent years membership has declined and the club would like to hear from any prospective members at both youth and senior level. Club is open to anyone who wishes to have a go at Bowls on a recreational basis. Club members are on hand to offer advice, support & coaching. For further information, please contact Michael Edwards on 01248 714867]]></description>
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					<title>Carreg yr Halen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carreg-yr-Halen-p-2165.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carreg yr Halen (Salt Rock) with Borth Bridge in the background. In bygone days sand would be imported to the banks of the Menai at Carreg yr Halen, and it was a popular beach with the locals.]]></description>
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					<title>Interior of St Tysilios Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Interior-of-St-Tysilios-Church-p-2164.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Interior of St Tysilio’s Church on Church Island, Menai Bridge
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					<title>Menai Stait and Brittania Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Menai-Stait-and-Brittania-Bridge-p-2163.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the waters of the Menai Strait toward the Brittania Bridge.]]></description>
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					<title>Bell cote of St Tysilio’s Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bell-cote-of-St-Tysilio’s-Church-p-2162.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bell-cote and west wall of St Tysilio’s Church , Church Island, Menai Bridge.]]></description>
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					<title>Stained Glass Window Tysilios Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stained-Glass-Window-Tysilios-Church-p-2161.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stained glass window in the chancel of St Tysilio’s Church on Church Island, Menai Bridge.]]></description>
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					<title>English Presbyterian Church Machynlleth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/English-Presbyterian-Church-Machynlleth-p-2160.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[English Presbyterian Church in Heol Pen’rallt, Machynlleth.]]></description>
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					<title>Market Day Machynlleth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Market-Day-Machynlleth-p-2159.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A busy Market Day below the Clock Tower in the streets of Machynlleth.]]></description>
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					<title>Big Tree Machynlleth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Big-Tree-Machynlleth-p-2158.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This grand tree is in the grounds of Y Plas in the town of Machynlleth, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Machynlleth Town Clock and Rooftops</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Machynlleth-Town-Clock-and-Rooftops-p-2157.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The town clock stands proud above the rooftops of Machynlleth, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Smithy Machynlleth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Smithy-Machynlleth-p-2156.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The doorway to the Old Smithy in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales. I don’t know what the story is about the stone archway but it certainly is a talking point. 

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					<title>Old Parliament Building Machynlleth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Parliament-Building-Machynlleth-p-2155.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Old Parliament Building in Machynlleth dates from the late medieval period and stands on the site of Glyndŵr's Parliament of 1404. This picture is taken from the back garden of the Glyndwr Centre.]]></description>
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					<title>Owain Glyndwr Centre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Owain-Glyndwr-Centre-p-2154.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Owain Glyndŵr Centre stands next to the Old Parliament House in Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth. The timber framed building was built as the Owain Glyndwr Institute in 1912 by Lord Davies of Llandinam. The building provides meeting rooms for community activities and the Old Parliament Building. 
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					<title>Y Plas Machynlleth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Y-Plas-Machynlleth-p-2153.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Y Plas, an impressive building in Machynlleth, Powys, was until a few years ago the home of the Celtica Exhibition (2008). Today (2011) it hosts the Town Council, Weddings, a cafeteria and possibly the local theatre company.]]></description>
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					<title>Dyfi Forest Mountain Bike Race</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dyfi-Forest-Mountain-Bike-Race-p-2152.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mountain bikers competing in the Dyfi Winter Warm-up race. There are many races throughout the year in the Dyfi Forest in the south of Snowdonia, Wales. Although the event took place in mid winter (January), the competitors were fortunate to have a bright day. The race involves bikers of all standards.]]></description>
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					<title>Dyfi Winter Warm-up Race</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dyfi-Winter-Warm-up-Race-p-2151.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Competitors on a hilly section of the Dyfi Winter Warm-up mountain bike event that started at the Corris Craft Centre in the Dyfi Forest, in Gwynedd, Wales. Although the event took place in mid winter (January), the competitors were fortunate to have a bright day. The race involves bikers of all standards.]]></description>
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					<title>Dyfi Winter Warm-up Mountain Bike Race </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dyfi-Winter-Warm-up-Mountain-Bike-Race--p-2150.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Competitors in the Dyfi Winter Warm-up mountain bike event in the Dyfi Forest, in Gwynedd, Wales. The event, that started close to Corris Craft Centre, took place in mid winter (January 2011), the competitors were fortunate to have a bright day. The race involves bikers of all standards.]]></description>
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					<title>Coasteering on the Pembrokeshire Coast</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Coasteering-on-the-Pembrokeshire-Coast-p-2148.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A coastal alternative to the ever-popular gorge adventure. Rock scrambling, cliff jumps and when it becomes impossible to stay on the rocks its time to challenge the waves and jump for it. These adventurers are coasteering at St Justinian’s Bay near St Davids, Pembrokeshire.
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					<title>Team Building Courses in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Team-Building-Courses-in-Wales-p-2147.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Team building courses in Wales are a great way to develop teamwork and enjoy yourself at the same time. Mentally and physically stimulating, it will make you aware of effective teamwork, communication, motivation and decision making.
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					<title>Raft Building on the River Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Raft-Building-on-the-River-Wye-p-2146.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These youngsters are developing teamwork skills and enjoying themselves at the same time. Mentally and physically stimulating, it will make you aware of effective teamwork, communication, motivation and decision making.
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					<title>Canoeing on the River Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Canoeing-on-the-River-Wye-p-2145.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Whether its learning to paddle or team building skills its always fun canoeing on the River Wye in Wales. Generally more stable than a kayak a Canadian canoe generally takes two people. Canoes are available to hire on the river Wye for half day, full day or multiple days. Safety equipment, waterproof barrels and pick up at the end of your journey are provided free.
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					<title>Vale of Rheidol Railway Engine</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Vale-of-Rheidol-Railway-Engine-p-2143.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Vale of Rheidol Railway runs for 12 miles from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. The hour-long journey has spectacular views of the wooded Rheidol Valley. At Devil's bridge, there are walks to Mynach Falls, Devil's Punchbowl and Jacob's Ladder.]]></description>
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					<title>Village Shop in Llan Ffestiniog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Shop-in-Llan-Ffestiniog-p-2142.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Village Shop in Llan Ffestiniog, North Wales. Note the date above the shop doorway - 1726. ]]></description>
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					<title>Rhyl Town Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhyl-Town-Hall-p-2141.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Gothic styled Victorian Town Hall in the seaside resort of Rhyl has an impressive clock tower. The town hall has been a venue for wrestling promotions for many years. The town hall promotes a wide variety of events including classical music concerts.]]></description>
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					<title>Paragliding in Snowdonia</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Paragliding-in-Snowdonia-p-2140.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[One of the quicker descent routes off the Glyders is to Paraglide off as this guy did just before sunset.]]></description>
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					<title>Trefriw Woollen Mills</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trefriw-Woollen-Mills-p-2139.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Trefriw Woollen Mills are a popular tourist attraction in the Conwy Valley, North Wales. Unlike some other so called "woollen mills" visitors are invited to watch the wool being weaved on the original machinery. A souvenir shop and tea rooms make it a pleasant place to spend an hour or so.]]></description>
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					<title>Moel Maenefa and the Offas Dyke Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moel-Maenefa-and-the-Offas-Dyke-Trail-p-2138.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A snow covered Moel Maenefa, 290m, 951ft, on the Offas Dyke Trail. This photograph of Moel Maenefa is taken from the promenade in Rhos-on-Sea as a storm was moving up the Vale of Clwyd from the Irish Sea. 
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					<title>Mynydd y Cwm and the Offas Dyke Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-y-Cwm-and-the-Offas-Dyke-Path-p-2137.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A distant view of Mynydd y Cwm, 304m, 997ft, a hill in the Clwydian Range of hills that sits close to the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path. The woodlands of Coed Cwm cover the slopes of Mynydd y Cwm. Mynydd y Cwm overlooks the beautiful Vale of Clwyd.]]></description>
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					<title>Y Foel and the Offas Dyke Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Y-Foel-and-the-Offas-Dyke-Path-p-2136.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A distant view of Y Foel, 265m, 869ft, a hill in the Clwyd Range that sits close to the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path. Houses in the village of Dyserth are strung out along the lower slopes of Y Foel.]]></description>
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					<title>Gop Hill and Offas Dyke Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gop-Hill-and-Offas-Dyke-Path-p-2135.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A distant view of Gop Hill, a hill that sits close to the northern end of the Offa's Dyke Path. The cormorant in the foreground is sitting on a beach marker at Rhos-on-Sea. Gop Hill is the second largest pre-historic mound in Britain and legend has it that it is the site of Queen Boudica's last battle.]]></description>
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					<title>Prestatyn Hillside and Offas Dyke Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Prestatyn-Hillside-and-Offas-Dyke-Trail-p-2134.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The hill looming over the seaside resort of Rhyl is known as Prestatyn Hillside, 235m, 771ft. This foreshortened photograph is taken from the promenade in Rhos-on-Sea and shows the final hill on the Offa’s Dyke Path.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Aberhod Old Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aberhod-Old-Hall-p-2133.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Aberhod Old Hall Restaurant is located on the promenade in Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay. The Aberhod has unspoilt views over-looking the Bay of Colwyn toward the Clwyd Hills.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhos-on-Sea Puppet Theatre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhos-on-Sea-Puppet-Theatre-p-2132.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Harlequin Puppet Theatre sits on the promenade in Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, Wales. Britain's first and only permanent theatre designed and built for puppets, has operated in Rhos since it moved from its first home in the bandstand buildings in Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay. This charming theatre seating 120 people is now situated in its tree shaded garden only a few yards from the sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Netting on Old Colwyn Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Netting-on-Old-Colwyn-Beach-p-2131.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The beaches around Colwyn Bay and Llandudno are famed for their summer bass catches and winter codling fishing. These anglers are netting off Old Colwyn beach. Although I occasionally observe bass being caught by rod anglers I have to say they cannot compete with netting. Indeed, in November 2010 one man netting on Colwyn Bay beach caught fifteen bass and two mullet in one session.]]></description>
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					<title>Galatea  at Rhos-on-Sea</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Galatea--at-Rhos-on-Sea-p-2130.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Trinity House’s Galatea  paid a visit to Rhos on Sea in 2010. The ship (named after Pygmalion’s ivory statue that came to life in Greek mythology) is designed for buoy handling, wreck marking, towing and hydrographic surveying. At 84m long with a service speed of 13 knots, she is fitted to the highest and most modern technical standards. Presumably the visit was to replace or reposition the buoy marking the wreck of the Rhosneigr at Rhos Point. The little boy fishing on Rhos jetty was more concerned about the crabs on the end of his fishing line. ]]></description>
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					<title>Icicles near Broad Gully Cwm Lloer</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Icicles-near-Broad-Gully-Cwm-Lloer-p-2129.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Early season icicles descending from the alternative start to Broad Gully I/II from Cwm Lloer up to Pen yr Ole Wen.]]></description>
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					<title>King Arthur</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/King-Arthur-p-2128.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Having sailed deep inside the caverns of King Arthur’s Labyrinth, it’s time to step off the boat and explore the mysterious underground setting. Enjoy many myths and legends as you discover the vast caverns and winding tunnels at King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Dragons and Legends</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dragons-and-Legends-p-2127.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stories of dragons, of giants, of battles and many more are told at King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, West Wales. Complete with dramatic scenes, sound and light effects. ]]></description>
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					<title>Caverns of King Arthur</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caverns-of-King-Arthur-p-2126.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Visit King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, West Wales. Sail underground, through the great waterfall, and deep inside the spectacular caverns of the Labyrinth and far back in time. Once inside the Labyrinth, your hooded boatman guides you through tunnels and vast caverns, whilst you enjoy tales of King Arthur and other ancient Welsh legends. ]]></description>
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					<title>Excalibur</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Excalibur-p-2125.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, West Wales tells the old tales of Arthur, the hero of the earliest legends. A Dark Age warrior fighting the Saxon invader with the legendary sword of Excalibur to bring peace to the Island of Britain. ]]></description>
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					<title>King Arthurs Labyrinth Deep in the Welsh Mountains</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/King-Arthurs-Labyrinth-Deep-in-the-Welsh-Mountains-p-2124.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Having sailed deep inside the Welsh caverns of King Arthur’s Labyrinth, it’s time for Mums and Dads and children too, to step off the boat and explore the mysterious underground setting. ]]></description>
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					<title>Battle of the Red and White Dragons</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Battle-of-the-Red-and-White-Dragons-p-2123.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy many myths and legends as you discover the vast caverns and winding tunnels at King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, Wales. Hear about the battle between the red and the white dragons, of Rhitta, the King of the Bards, and of King Arthur's cave, packed full of treasures.]]></description>
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					<title>Underground Caverns at King Arthur s Labyrinth in Corris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Underground-Caverns-at-King-Arthur-s-Labyrinth-in-Corris-p-2122.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy many myths and legends as you discover the vast caverns and winding tunnels at King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Corris Craft Centre West Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Corris-Craft-Centre-West-Wales-p-2121.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Corris Craft Centre, near Machynlleth in Mid Wales, has ten Craft workshops packed with unique hand crafted items for your home, garden and gifts for others. Talented craftspeople can be seen producing a range of quality items ranging from traditional, rustic and contemporary. Visitors to the Craft Centre will see the Craftspeople at work and can buy directly from them. The perfect place for very special, yet slightly unusual, items for your home and gifts for others. ]]></description>
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					<title>Candle Studio at Corris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Candle-Studio-at-Corris-p-2120.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Candle Studio at Corris makes a wide range of traditionally hand carved, scented and novelty candles in the Candle Studio. Watch as unique designs are hand carved by self-taught candle maker Kym Francis.
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					<title>Delyn Glass at Corris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Delyn-Glass-at-Corris-p-2119.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Visit Delyn Glass workshop at Corris Craft Centre and see glass working on most days. Each of the glass sculptures are unique, can be personalised, and are available in plain, coloured, frosted and lustred finishes.  If you want something really special, Kevin also undertakes commissions. A range of glassware is produced for special occasions. ]]></description>
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					<title>Spellbound Herbals at Corris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Spellbound-Herbals-at-Corris-p-2118.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Offering hand crafted Herbal Lotions, Potions, Soaps, Scented oils and much more! Watch herbal potions being made using traditional methods; with our own home grown, chemical free, Welsh mountain herbs. Visit the "Cauldrons Corner" and make your own herbals.
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					<title>Quarry Pottery at Corris Craft Centre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Quarry-Pottery-at-Corris-Craft-Centre-p-2117.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ Pottery items hand crafted at The Quarry Pottery at Corris Craft Centre in West Wales. Creators of lots and lots of lovely pots and dragons.. even smoking dragons. The Quarry Pottery at Corris Craft Centre home of the Smoking Dragon. Quarry Pottery has been based at Corris Craft Centre since it first opened in 1982. All ceramics are thrown and fired on site. The shop sells a range of ceramics including fairy houses sculpted using various clays to handmade decorated stoneware in a range of colours and designs.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Slate Caverns in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Slate-Caverns-in-Wales-p-2116.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Visit the Braichgoch Slate Mine in Corris, Wales. Take the Corris Mine Tour and your guide will help you to discover the old Braich Goch Mine and give you an insight into the tough working conditions endured by Welsh miners.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Mine Tours</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Mine-Tours-p-2115.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[See the machinery and miners' tools abandoned at the Braichgoch Slate Mine in Corris Uchaf, Wales. Find their candles and even a packet of cigarettes. It feels as if the miners have just gone with lots of things they left behind still in place. Take the Corris Mine Tour and your guide will help you to discover the old Braich Goch Mine and give you a real insight into the tough working conditions endured by our forefathers.]]></description>
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					<title>Slate Roofs on Welsh Village of Corris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Slate-Roofs-on-Welsh-Village-of-Corris-p-2114.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Slate covers the roofs of the Welsh village of Corris in Gwynedd, West Wales. Once a home to slate miners, today many of the villagers depend on the tourist trade for work. Attractions include the Braichgoch Slate Mine. ]]></description>
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					<title>Industrial Heritage Machinery</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Industrial-Heritage-Machinery-p-2113.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Discover old machinery abandoned in the mine workings at Braich-goch Slate Mine in Corris Uchaf. Over the years, 6 different levels of the mine had been excavated. During the Corris Mine Explorers visit you explore levels 4 and 5. ]]></description>
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					<title>Underground Mine Chambers</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Underground-Mine-Chambers-p-2112.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Massive underground chambers in Braich Goch Slate Mine in Corris, West Wales. Once a place of toil for Welsh miners, today it is a popular tourist attraction. Note the safety hats and safety gear required for groups of visitors to the mine workings.]]></description>
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					<title>Underground Rail Track in Welsh Mine</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Underground-Rail-Track-in-Welsh-Mine-p-2111.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Section of the underground rail track at the Braich Goch Slate Mine in Corris, West Wales. Once a place of toil for Welsh miners, today it is a popular tourist attraction.]]></description>
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					<title>Corris Village Houses</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Corris-Village-Houses-p-2110.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Houses in the village of Corris, in Gwynedd West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Entrance to Braichgoch Slate Mine</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Entrance-to-Braichgoch-Slate-Mine-p-2109.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Entrance to the Braichgoch Slate Mine in Corris Uchaf, North Wales. The mine  was worked continuously from 1787 until closure in 1970. Part of the underground mine workings are now open to the public at the King Arthur's Labyrinth tourist attraction and the newly launched Corris Mine Explorers.]]></description>
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					<title>Coasteering in Pembrokeshire</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Coasteering-in-Pembrokeshire-p-2108.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Coasteering in St Non's Bay, Pembrokeshire. Coasteering involves moving along the rocky coastlines on foot, swimming and jumping as the terrain dictates. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer action packed high adrenaline filled activities such as canyoning, coasteering, abseiling, kayaking, and mountain biking.]]></description>
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					<title>Canyoning in South Wales Valleys</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Canyoning-in-South-Wales-Valleys-p-2107.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Canyoning in the Neath Valley, South Wales. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer gorge walking or canyoning for stag or hen parties, families or groups of friends. Ideal for those wanting an exciting action packed  holiday experience.]]></description>
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					<title>Abseiling and Canyoning in Neath Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abseiling-and-Canyoning-in-Neath-Valley-p-2106.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Abseiling and canyoning in Neath Valley, South Wales. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer stag or hen party, family or group of friends adventure activities. Ideal for those wanting a more exciting action packed  holiday experience.]]></description>
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					<title>Waterfalls near Pontneddfechan Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Waterfalls-near-Pontneddfechan-Wales-p-2105.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Group activities on the waterfalls near Pontneddfechan (sometimes Pontneathvaughn)...or Waterfall Country, South Wales. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer action packed activities such as canyoning, coasteering, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, and mountain biking.]]></description>
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					<title>Abseiling in the Neath Valley Waterfalls</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Abseiling-in-the-Neath-Valley-Waterfalls-p-2104.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Abseiling in the Neath Valley Waterfalls, South Wales. One of the many waterfalls in the Vale of Neath...or Waterfall Country. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer activities such as canyoning, coasteering, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, and mountain biking in South Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Sgwd yr Eira  (Fall of Snow) Waterfall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sgwd-yr-Eira--(Fall-of-Snow)-Waterfall-p-2103.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sgwd yr Eira, (Welsh -fall of snow) is a waterfall on the Afon Hepste in the Vale of Neath, South Wales. A footpath runs behind the falls, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Wales. One of the many waterfalls in the Vale of Neath...or Waterfall Country. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer action packed high adrenaline filled activities such as canyoning, coasteering, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, and mountain biking.]]></description>
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					<title>Canyoning in the Neath Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Canyoning-in-the-Neath-Valley-p-2102.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Canyoning at the upper Clun-gwyn waterfall on the Afon Mellte in the Neath Valley, South Wales. One of the many waterfalls in the Vale of Neath...or Waterfall Country. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer fun filled activities such as canyoning, coasteering, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, and mountain biking..]]></description>
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					<title>Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sgwd-Isaf-Clun-Gwyn-Waterfall-p-2101.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A group of thrill seekers at Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn (sometimes - middle Clyn-gwyn waterfall). One of the many waterfalls in the Vale of Neath...or Waterfall Country. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer action packed high adrenaline filled activities such as canyoning, coasteering, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, and mountain biking.. ]]></description>
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					<title>Barrel Rafting in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barrel-Rafting-in-Wales-p-2100.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Kids preparing for barrel rafting on the Glyn Neath Lakes near Resolven in the Neath Valley, South Wales. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer action packed activities such as canyoning, coasteering, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, mountain biking and canoeing.]]></description>
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					<title>Canoeing on the River Wye below Symonds Yat</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Canoeing-on-the-River-Wye-below-Symonds-Yat-p-2099.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Canoeing on the River Wye below Symond's Yat. The www.liquidfriction.com adventure holiday company offer action packed high adrenaline filled activities such as canyoning, coasteering, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, mountain biking and canoeing.]]></description>
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					<title>Going Fishing in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Going-Fishing-in-Wales-p-2097.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tal-y-Llyn Lake sits in the shadow of the majestic mountain of Cader Idris. The Tynycornel Hotel owns the lake which is noted for its superb fishing.]]></description>
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					<title>Lakeside Hotel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lakeside-Hotel-p-2096.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Tynycornel Hotel sits in a unique position beside the Tal-y-Llyn Lake in West Wales. It looks out over its own 222-acre fishing lake. With the majestic mountains of Cader Idris reflected in its waters, Tal-y-Llyn Lake is more than a scenic asset; the hotel owns the lake, which is noted for its superb fishing. ]]></description>
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					<title>Tal-y-Llyn Lake</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tal-y-Llyn-Lake-p-2095.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tal-y-Llyn is a beautiful Lake in Gwynedd West Wales. If staying in Aberdyfi, Barmouth, Tywyn, Dolgellau, or Machynlleth I would highly recommend a trip to Tal y Llyn Lake close to the village of Abergynolwyn.]]></description>
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					<title>Lord Herefords Knob</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lord-Herefords-Knob-p-2094.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lord Herefords Knob (Welsh, Twmpa) this hill is right on the borders of England and Wales. The picture is taken from Tregoyd near Llanigon.]]></description>
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					<title>Llangorse Lake</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llangorse-Lake-p-2093.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llangorse Lake, in the mist, with Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons in the background. The picture is taken from Mynydd Troed]]></description>
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					<title>Pen y Fan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-y-Fan-p-2092.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons National Park]]></description>
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					<title>Hay Bluff</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hay-Bluff-p-2091.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Picture of Hay Bluff from Cusop just outside of Hay on Wye.]]></description>
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					<title>The Begwyns</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Begwyns-p-2090.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Begwyns, National Trust land from near Clyro]]></description>
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					<title>Garwnant Forest Visitor Centre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Garwnant-Forest-Visitor-Centre-p-2089.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Garwnant Forest Visitor Centre on the A470 between Brecon and Merthyr, near the Llwyn-on Reservoir]]></description>
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					<title>Red Kites in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Kites-in-Wales-p-2088.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Red Kites at the Gigrin feeding centre at Rhayader, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>River Usk at Llangynidr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Usk-at-Llangynidr-p-2087.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Autumnal reflections on the River Usk near Llangynidr]]></description>
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					<title>Talybont on Usk and the Brecon Beacons</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Talybont-on-Usk-and-the-Brecon-Beacons-p-2086.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of Talybont village and the Brecon Beacons from Allt yr Esgair. ]]></description>
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					<title>Ty Newydd Marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ty-Newydd-Marina-on-the-Monmouthshire-and-Brecon-Canal-p-2085.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Canal boats moored in the Ty Newydd Marina on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal]]></description>
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					<title>BreconTheatre Brycheiniog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/BreconTheatre-Brycheiniog-p-2084.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Theatr Brycheiniog buzzes every day - there's always something going on! A wide variety of activities are offered through the following organisations:- |Learn ballet and modern dance with Mid Wales Dance Academy ¦ Play in Brecon Town Band ¦ Learn with Brecon U3A ¦ Delight in lectures and visits by Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society ¦ Move and groove with Powys Dance ¦ Dance strictly Latin and Ballroom with dance-2-gether ¦ Learn to lock and pop (breakdance) with Brecon Breakers ]]></description>
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					<title>Llanthony Priory</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanthony-Priory-p-2083.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ruins of Llanthony Priory sit in a spectacular setting at the foot of the Black Mountains in the Honddu Valley, far up the Vale of Ewyas. The priory makes a pleasant detour for walkers on the Offa’s Dyke Path.
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					<title>White Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/White-Castle-p-2082.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[White Castle (Welsh: Castell Gwyn) is a picturesque medieval castle located north west of Llantilio Crossenny in Monmouthshire, Wales. The castle was originally called Llantilio Castle. ]]></description>
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					<title>Fishing in the Conwy Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fishing-in-the-Conwy-Valley-p-2081.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Within the grounds of Conwy Water Gardens are three well stocked coarse fishing lakes. These lakes enjoy stunning views over the Rowen Valley and are surrounded by the natural woodland & farm land of North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Feeding the Ducks</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Feeding-the-Ducks-p-2080.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Children love feeding the ducks at the Conwy Water Gardens in the Conwy Valley, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Ducks and Geese at Conwy Water Gardens</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ducks-and-Geese-at-Conwy-Water-Gardens-p-2079.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Whether its fishing, or visiting the reptile house, or just feeding the ducks there is always plenty to keep you busy at the Conwy Water Gardens in the Conwy Valley, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Valley Water Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Valley-Water-Park-p-2078.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The lake in the Conwy Valley Water Park sits against a backdrop of the Snowdonia Mountains in the heart of the Conwy Valley, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Bodnant Hall in the Conwy Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodnant-Hall-in-the-Conwy-Valley-p-2077.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bodnant Hall in the Conwy Valley sits against a backdrop of the Snowdonia hills. ]]></description>
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					<title>Blaze of Colour at Bodnant</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Blaze-of-Colour-at-Bodnant-p-2076.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Autumn brings a blaze of colour to Bodnant Gardens.]]></description>
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					<title>Bodnant Gardens Conwy Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodnant-Gardens-Conwy-Valley-p-2075.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This magnificent tree can be found on the lily pond terrace at Bodnant Gardens.]]></description>
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					<title>Red Tree</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Tree-p-2074.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Magnificent specimens of native and introduced trees abound at Bodnant Gardens including this beautiful red leaved tree.]]></description>
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					<title>Giant Redwood at Bodnant Gardens</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Giant-Redwood-at-Bodnant-Gardens-p-2073.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Magnificent specimens of 200-year-old native and introduced trees abound at Bodnant Gardens, in the Conwy Valley, including the largest giant redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in Britain.]]></description>
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					<title>Autumn at Bodnant Gardens</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Autumn-at-Bodnant-Gardens-p-2072.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Autumn colours the leaves at Bodnant Gardens.]]></description>
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					<title>Stepping Stones</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stepping-Stones-p-2071.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stepping Stones over the River Hiraethlyn at Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Water Lily</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Water-Lily-p-2070.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Water Lily at Bodnant Gardens, in the Conwy Valley, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Pin Mill at Bodnant</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pin-Mill-at-Bodnant-p-2069.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Pin Mill at Bodnant Gardens as seen from the lily pond.]]></description>
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					<title>Bodnant Hall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodnant-Hall-p-2068.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bodnant Hall and the formal gardens at Bodnant Gardens, Conwy, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>The Dell</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Dell-p-2067.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The small bridge over the River Hiraethlyn in the wild gardens, or the Dell, at Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>River Hiraethlyn </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Hiraethlyn--p-2066.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The River Hiraethlyn flows through the Dell in Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Waterfall Bridge at Bodnant Gardens</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Waterfall-Bridge-at-Bodnant-Gardens-p-2065.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Autumnal colours of the foliage at the Waterfall Bridge at Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley]]></description>
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					<title>The Dell Bodnant Gardens</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Dell-Bodnant-Gardens-p-2064.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Dell in Bodnant Gardens is formed by the valley of the River Hiraethlyn. The wide variety of trees and plants within the Dell form the less formal area of the gardens at Bodnant.]]></description>
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					<title>Wall of Colour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wall-of-Colour-p-2063.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Autumn brings a splash of colour to the walled garden at Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Hydrangeas</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hydrangeas-p-2062.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Hydrangeas and autumn leaves in Bodnant Gardens, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Bodnant Gardens in Conwy Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodnant-Gardens-in-Conwy-Valley-p-2061.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Beautiful autumn colours in Bodnant Gardens in the Conwy Valley, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Ruthin Mountain Bike Trails</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ruthin-Mountain-Bike-Trails-p-2060.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from Moel Llys-y-Coed of the rolling Clwyd Hills, including Moel Famau, on the Ruthin Mountain Bike Trails.]]></description>
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					<title>Royal Rescue</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Royal-Rescue-p-2059.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Could this be a right royal helicopter rescue off Llanddwyn Island on the island of Anglesey, North Wales? Prince William the heir to the throne flies helicopters out of RAF Valley a few miles along the Anglesey coastline.]]></description>
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					<title>Vale of Clwyd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Vale-of-Clwyd-p-2058.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The beautiful Vale of Clwyd from the slopes of Moel Llys-y-Coed in the Clwyd Hills.]]></description>
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					<title>Flintshire and the Alyn Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Flintshire-and-the-Alyn-Valley-p-2057.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from the Clwydian Trail toward Mold, Flintshire, and the Alyn Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Moel Arthur</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moel-Arthur-p-2056.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Descending Moel Llys-y-Coed en route to Moel Arthur on the Offa's Dyke Trail in North East Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Jubilee Tower Moel Famau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Jubilee-Tower-Moel-Famau-p-2055.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The climb to the summit of Moel Famau and the Jubilee Tower, from the Cilcain side of the hill.]]></description>
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					<title>Moel Llys y Coed</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moel-Llys-y-Coed-p-2054.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Winter colours of the heather and bracken on Moel Llys-y-Coed, North East Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Offas Dyke Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Offas-Dyke-Walk-p-2053.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Good walking ground along the tops of Moel Llys-y-Coed and Moel Dywyll on the Moel Famau section of the Offa's Dyke Walk in North East Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Clwydian Range</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clwydian-Range-p-2052.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Clwydian Range of hills in  North East Wales as seen from Moel Famau.]]></description>
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					<title>Lazy Trees</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lazy-Trees-p-2051.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These lazy trees, their branches rest on the ground, are alongside the Clwydian Trail between Cilcain and Moel Famau.]]></description>
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					<title>Clwydian Way</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clwydian-Way-p-2050.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Crossing a field on the lower slopes of Moel Famau on the Cilcain to Moel Famau section of the Clwydian Way.]]></description>
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					<title>Offas Dyke Trail at Moel Famau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Offas-Dyke-Trail-at-Moel-Famau-p-2049.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking south from the Jubilee Tower on the summit of Moel Famau. The Offas Dyke Trail wends its way down the hillside. This section of the trail is accessible from the village of Llanbedr Dyffryn-Clwyd and the town of Ruthin.]]></description>
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					<title>Finger Post on Clwydian Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Finger-Post-on-Clwydian-Trail-p-2048.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[You won't get lost on this section of the Clwydian Trail. This Finger Post on a meeting of the tracks close to the summit of Moel Famau points to Loggerheads Country Park, the village of Cilcain and the summit itself.]]></description>
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					<title>Moel Dywyll on Offas Dyke Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moel-Dywyll-on-Offas-Dyke-Walk-p-2047.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Moel Dywyll from Moel Famau on the Offa's Dyke Walk in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Clwyd Hills</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clwyd-Hills-p-2046.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north on the Offa's Dyke Path from Moel Llys-y-Coed toward Moel Arthur and the rolling hills of the Clwydian Range.]]></description>
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					<title>St Mary's Church, Cilcain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Mary's-Church,-Cilcain-p-2045.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The buttressed tower and the nave of St Mary's Church, Cilcain, Flintshire, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Olde Worlde Pub in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Olde-Worlde-Pub-in-Wales-p-2044.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The White Horse Inn is a popular olde worlde pub in the village of Cilcain in Flintshire, North Wales.Popular with walkers but dont forget to take your boots off if you go in the front door!]]></description>
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					<title>Penguins</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penguins-p-2043.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The penguins are one of the Welsh Mountain Zoo's most popular attractions. They may look awkward on land but pay a visit at feeding time to appreciate just how graceful the penguins are in the water.]]></description>
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					<title> Post Roman Gravestone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/-Post-Roman-Gravestone-p-2042.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llantrisant Stone (circa 6th Century)is unusual in as much as the inscription commemorates a woman.]]></description>
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					<title>Hadrianic Milestone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hadrianic-Milestone-p-2041.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The replica of the Hadrianic Milestone 121 AD is on display in Gwynedd Museum, Bangor, North Wales. For almost two thousand years the original stone sat alongside the Roman Road that ran from Segontium to Canovium.]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Milestone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Milestone-p-2040.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Severan Milestone 208 AD is on display in Gwynedd Museum, Bangor, North Wales. It sat alongside the Roman Road that ran from Segontium to Canovium.]]></description>
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					<title>Milestone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Milestone-p-2039.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Postumus milestone is on display in Gwynedd Museum in Bangor, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Gwynedd Museum Bangor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gwynedd-Museum-Bangor-p-2038.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gwynedd Museum is located behind Bangor Cathedral in Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor.]]></description>
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					<title>Bangor Pier Cafe Roof</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bangor-Pier-Cafe-Roof-p-2037.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[An internal view of the domed roof of the cafe on Bangor Pier. I was disapointed to find that the roof covering was silver painted mineralised felt, rather than lead sheet.]]></description>
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					<title>Aber Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aber-Valley-p-2036.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the Aber Valley and the hills of the Northern Carneddau from Bangor Pier. In the foreground are the Bangor Flats.]]></description>
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					<title>Medieval Gravestone in Gwynedd Museum</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Medieval-Gravestone-in-Gwynedd-Museum-p-2035.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Grave Slab from Bangor Friary 1250 - 1280, on display in Gwynedd Museum, Bangor, North Wales.
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					<title>Gravestone with Roman Inscription</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gravestone-with-Roman-Inscription-p-2034.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gravestone of late 5th Century or early 6th Century Briton. The stone  is on display in Bangor Museum, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Medieval Knight Gravestone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Medieval-Knight-Gravestone-p-2033.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Medieval Gravestone of a Welsh Knight is on display in Bangor Museum, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Medieval Gravestone Bangor Museum</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Medieval-Gravestone-Bangor-Museum-p-2032.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Grave Slab from Bangor Friary. 1250 - 1280. The grave slab is one of three found at the original site of the Bangor Friary and now displayed in Bangor Museum.]]></description>
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					<title>Victorian Floor Tiles</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Victorian-Floor-Tiles-p-2030.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Victorian Floor Tiles on the floor of the Chancel in Bangor Cathedral. The tiles are replicas of original 14th Century tiles found during renovation work. The original tiles are laid in the Cathedral Shop]]></description>
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					<title>Queen Victoria and Prince Albert</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Queen-Victoria-and-Prince-Albert-p-2029.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Male and Female Headstops on central tower of Bangor Cathedral. Could they be Queen Victoria and Prince Albert?]]></description>
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					<title>Male and Female Headstops</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Male-and-Female-Headstops-p-2028.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Male and Female Headstops on central tower of Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Owen Tudor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Owen-Tudor-p-2027.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Coat of Arms of Owen Tudor, granfather to Henry V11, on Chapter Stalls of Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Owain Gwynedd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Owain-Gwynedd-p-2026.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Coat of Arms of Owain Gwynedd on Chapter Stalls of Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Choir Stalls</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Choir-Stalls-p-2025.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Interesting carvings on the choir stalls of Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Female Headstop Bangor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Female-Headstop-Bangor-p-2024.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Female headstop on South Transept Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Bishop Headstop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bishop-Headstop-p-2023.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Male headstop on South Transept Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Altar and Reredos Bangor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Altar-and-Reredos-Bangor-p-2021.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Altar and Reredos in Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Eva Stone Bangor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Eva-Stone-Bangor-p-2020.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This medieval gravestone (1380 AD), known as the Eva Stone, is to be found in the Cathedral shop of Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Effigy of Priest and Lion</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Effigy-of-Priest-and-Lion-p-2019.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lower section of an effigy of Priest with feet resting on Lion in nave of Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Central Tower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Central-Tower-p-2018.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of central tower of Bangor Cathedral from South Transept.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Angel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Angel-p-2017.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved Angel on the ceiling of the South Transept in Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>Cathedral Nave</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cathedral-Nave-p-2016.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nave and arcades in Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>North Wall of  Bangor Cathedral</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wall-of--Bangor-Cathedral-p-2015.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The North Wall and Western Tower of Bangor Cathedral]]></description>
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					<title>North Wall Bangor Cathedral</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wall-Bangor-Cathedral-p-2014.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The North Wall and North Transept of  Bangor Cathedral. The more recent central tower was a 20th Century addition.]]></description>
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					<title>Bangor Cathedral South Wall and Crenellations</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bangor-Cathedral-South-Wall-and-Crenellations-p-2013.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bangor Cathedral South Wall, South Transept and Central Tower (east tower). Note the crenellations (battlements) to the south wall in the foreground and the newer (20th Century) crenellations to the central tower.]]></description>
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					<title>Bangor Cathedral Clock</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bangor-Cathedral-Clock-p-2012.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bangor Cathedral clock and Bishop's Mitre]]></description>
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					<title>Bangor Cathedral</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bangor-Cathedral-p-2011.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bangor Cathedral is the oldest cathedral foundation in Britain; founded in 525 AD and dedicated to St Deiniol in 546 AD.]]></description>
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					<title>Bound Rood</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bound-Rood-p-2010.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bound Rood, or as it is also known the Mostyn Christ, was saved from the destructive hands of the Reformation "Taliban" and later given to Lord Mostyn before finding its way to the nave of Bangor Cathedral, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Octagonal Stone Font </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Octagonal-Stone-Font--p-2009.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Octagonal Stone Font is in the nave of Bangor Cathedral, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaen-bach Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaen-bach-Mountain-p-2008.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Penmaen-bach is a small mountain located between the village of Dwygyfylchi and the town of Conwy on the North Wales coast.]]></description>
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					<title>Alltwen Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Alltwen-Mountain-p-2007.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Alltwen is a small mountain located between the village of Dwygyfylchi and the town of Conwy. You may find the marker on the map misleading but as with all the images on the picture section, the markers refer to the location of the cameraman, not the subject.]]></description>
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					<title>Bangor High Street</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bangor-High-Street-p-2006.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bangor High Street, or Stryd Fawr, is reputedly the longest High Street in Wales and UK. But I cant believe that without further evidence! Although the picture seems to suggest the opposite, it was in fact very busy each time I visited this small Welsh city. Bangor has its fair number of charity shops but in 2010 what town doesn't? And surely everybody, other than town planners, know that once you build a shopping centre (in Bangor's case the Deiniol Shopping Centre) many of the traditional High Street shops will have to close down.]]></description>
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					<title>Butchers in Bangor</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Butchers-in-Bangor-p-2005.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Traditional looking butcher's shop in Bangor, North Wales. When I visit another town I always try to use the small local shops, rather than the supermarkets and franchise stores such as KFC, Costa Coffee, McDonalds etc. Eira Wyn and I had a nice baguette in a cafe opposite the Chronicle Offices, next door to Oxfam Shop. ]]></description>
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					<title>Bangor University</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bangor-University-p-2004.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bangor University as seen from Bangor Cathedral Grounds. Many mistake the university tower for the Cathedral Tower. However while the university sits high on the hill in Upper Bangor, the cathedral sits down in the hollow, hidden from marauding pirates.]]></description>
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					<title>Bangor Pier Construction</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bangor-Pier-Construction-p-2003.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Picture shows the substructure of the renovated Bangor Pier, North Wales. It appears that the wrought iron trusses, above the cast iron stanchions, have been replaced with steel.]]></description>
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					<title>Shelter on Bangor Pier</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Shelter-on-Bangor-Pier-p-2002.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward Beaumaris, across the Menai Strait, from the restored Bangor Pier in Bangor, North Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Penrhyn Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penrhyn-Castle-p-2001.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Bangor Pier across the Bangor Flats toward Penrhyn Castle and the hills of Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Coins in Colwyn Bay Library</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Coins-in-Colwyn-Bay-Library-p-2000.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These Roman coins date from the 4th Century Ad. They are a selection of coins from a hoard of 5,000 Roman coins found in an urn on the Little Orme’s Head in Penrhyn Bay. The coins were found in 1873 and this selection is on display in Colwyn Bay Library. Today (2010) they can seen in Colwyn Bay Library ...they sit in a display cabinet behind the door to the first floor offices.]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Amphora Colwyn Bay Library</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Amphora-Colwyn-Bay-Library-p-1999.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Roman Amphora dates from the first century AD and was probably made in Italy or France. The amphora had been buried on the lower slopes of Bryn Euryn in Rhos on Sea. Today (2010) it can seen in Colwyn Bay Library ...it hides behind the door to the first floor offices.]]></description>
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					<title>Elephant Hawk-moth Caterpillar</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Elephant-Hawk-moth-Caterpillar-p-1998.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillar (Deilephila elpenor) was found in my back garden by my grandson Elliot. The caterpillar was feeding on the leaves of a Fuchsia bush. I had set Elliot a challenge to find as many insects and creatures as possible. He found the Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillar within two minutes (I had never seen one before) and then went on to find a grasshopper, a newt, several frogs, tadpoles, butterfly and a large dragonfly. The “I Spy” champion found them all within thirty minutes.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaen Head</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaen-Head-p-1997.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sailing smoothly past Penmaenhead in Old Colwyn. Richard II, King of England, was captured in an ambush at Penmaenhead in 1399. He was forced to abdicate by Bolingbroke, to whom he surrendered at Flint Castle. Could the boat symbolise the red rose of the House of Lancaster?]]></description>
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					<title>Red Sails and Old Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Sails-and-Old-Colwyn-p-1996.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sailing smoothly past Old Colwyn in the Bay of Colwyn with Llysfaen's The Marian as a rural backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Red Sails and Colwyn Bay Pier</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Sails-and-Colwyn-Bay-Pier-p-1995.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sailing smoothly past Colwyn Bay Pier which I am afraid is already sunk, unless someone can find five million pounds or there abouts.]]></description>
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					<title>Fishing North Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fishing-North-Wales-p-1994.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Another successful days fishing off the North Wales coast from Rhos-on-Sea harbour. Meirion Roberts an independent Charter Boat Skipper for many years brings his boat 'Incentive' back to Rhos on Sea jetty.]]></description>
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					<title>County Cricket at Rhos-on-Sea</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/County-Cricket-at-Rhos-on-Sea-p-1993.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The bowler takes to the air in this Glamorgan versus Worcestershire match at Colwyn Bay Cricket Club ground in Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Beach Cowboys</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Beach-Cowboys-p-1992.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you go down to the beach today you are sure of a big surprise. Todays the day the beach cowboys have their picnic. Yes weekends on Colwyn Bay beach can be quite surprising with jet skis whizzing back and forth. Thankfully only at the Eirias Park slipway.]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Road in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Road-in-Wales-p-1991.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Roman Road runs from the Roman fort at Caernarfon (Segontium) to the fort of Deva (Chester). This seemingly very busy section of the road is located at Bwlch y Ddeufaen (Pass of The Two Stones) between Rowen and Aber in the Welsh Uplands. ]]></description>
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					<title>Maes y Gaer Iron Age Hillfort</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Maes-y-Gaer-Iron-Age-Hillfort-p-1990.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The location of the Maes y Gaer hillfort as seen from the western slopes of the Aber Valley, North Wales. This pre-Roman defensive enclosure occupied a strategic position overlooking the ancient trackway between the north west of Gwynedd and the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Church Inscriptions</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Inscriptions-p-1989.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Inscriptions on the east wall of Llangelynin Church, Conwy County, North Wales. The 12th Century church displays the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments written in the Welsh language. Below the inscription is a skull and crossbones.]]></description>
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					<title>The Holy Well of St Celynin</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Holy-Well-of-St-Celynin-p-1988.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Holy Well of St Celynin sits in the south west corner of the churchyard of Llangelynin Church, Conwy County, North Wales. A small rectangular pool, set within a drystone wall enclosure, it was renowned for its power to cure sick children.]]></description>
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					<title>North Chapel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Chapel-p-1987.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The north transept of Llangelynin Church. The north transept was added in the 15th Century. It was originally known as Capel Meibion, the "men's chapel". In the foreground can be seen a bench bearing the initials R.O.B., this refers to the Rev. Owen Bulkeley, a former rector, who died in 1737.]]></description>
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					<title>Bier</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bier-p-1986.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bier in St Celynin's Church, LLangelynin, North Wales. The bier is used to carry the dead to the churchyard.]]></description>
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					<title>Victorian Font</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Victorian-Font-p-1985.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Victorian Font next to the altar in Llangelynnin old church. The font was originally placed in Llangelynnin "new" church. The new church was built in  the 19th Century in a more populated area (close to the village of Rowen) to replace the old church.]]></description>
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					<title>Skull and Cross Bones</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Skull-and-Cross-Bones-p-1984.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Skull and Cross Bones decorate the chancel wall in the 12th Century church of St Celynin, Llangelynin, North Wales. The chancel is believed to have been added in the 14th Century.]]></description>
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					<title>Medieval Rood Screen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Medieval-Rood-Screen-p-1983.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The remains of the Medieval Rood Screen in St Celynin's Church, in Llangelynin, North Wales. The screen is believed to date from the 14th Century, the lectern behind the screen is more recent. The church once had a rood loft and gallery. The remains of the timber support beams can be seen built into the walls of the nave.]]></description>
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					<title>Nave and Chancel of Medieval Welsh Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nave-and-Chancel-of-Medieval-Welsh-Church-p-1982.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Nave and Chancel of the 12th Century Church of Saint Celynin. The medieval church is located high above the Conwy Valley, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Medieval Stone Font</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Medieval-Stone-Font-p-1981.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The medieval stone font in Llangelynin Church is believed to date from the 13th or 14th Century.]]></description>
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					<title>St Celynin's Church Services</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Celynin's-Church-Services-p-1980.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Church services are held on the third Sunday of the months of May, July and September at 2.00.p.m. Please note this refers to the year of 2010 and service times may change in future years.]]></description>
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					<title>Long and Winding Wall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Long-and-Winding-Wall-p-1979.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The long and winding wall borders the track that leads from Llangelynin Church to the Roman Road and drover's trail above the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>St Celynin's Church and Bell Tower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Celynin's-Church-and-Bell-Tower-p-1978.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[First view of St Celynin's Church as seen by travellers from the west. The old bell tower and porch are much as they would have been seen by pilgrims for hundreds of years.]]></description>
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					<title>St Celynin's Church and Churchyard</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Celynin's-Church-and-Churchyard-p-1977.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The churchyard of St Celynin's Church is relatively sparsely populated considering it was founded in the 6th Century. This could be due to the fact that a burial would require a JCB with jack hammer and drills to excavate a grave in the solid rock of this upland landscape.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Celynin's Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Celynin's-Church-p-1976.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Celynin's Church, also known as Llangelynin Church, sits high above the Conwy Valley. One of Wales' finest old churches it is worth the 900 foot climb to visit the church. Although there have been necessary repairs over the centuries, much of the church is as it would have been for hundreds of years. Artefacts dating from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries cab be seen within the old church.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Bull Inn Llanbedr y Cennin</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Bull-Inn-Llanbedr-y-Cennin-p-1975.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Old Bull Inn sits alongside the drovers route from the Conwy Valley through to Anglesey and the west.  There are stunning views of the lower Conwy Valley. It is an Olde Worlde Pub selling draught beers. Bar snacks and nice evening menu.]]></description>
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					<title>Homeward Bound on Tal y Fan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Homeward-Bound-on-Tal-y-Fan-p-1974.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This last section of the walk seems a lot longer than it did on the outward journey.]]></description>
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					<title>Homeward Bound</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Homeward-Bound-p-1973.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tired legs on the homeward journey. ]]></description>
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					<title>Ffridd Habitat</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ffridd-Habitat-p-1972.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A typical ffridd habitat with rough grazing, gorse, rock outcrops and sheep. All thats missing is the wet lands and the hawthorn.]]></description>
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					<title>Wild Welsh Horses</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wild-Welsh-Horses-p-1971.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wild Welsh mountain ponies roam the Carneddau range of hills in North Wales. This family group are on the lower slopes of Tal y Fan.
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					<title>Wildflowers of Heather and Gorse</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wildflowers-of-Heather-and-Gorse-p-1970.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The wildflowers of heather and gorse conspire to make a joy to behold. And they do conspire ... the gorse gives space for the heather to flower between its spikey branches which protects the heather from over-grazing by sheep. But I don't know what the gorse gains from this conspiracy, some say the heather attracts bees from spring through winter.]]></description>
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					<title>Craig Celynin</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Craig-Celynin-p-1969.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Visit Llangelynin Church in September and be rewarded with this beautiful array of wildflowers on Craig Celynin. Heather and gorse conspire to make the lower slopes beside the trail a joy to behold.]]></description>
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					<title>Cerrig y Ddinas</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cerrig-y-Ddinas-p-1968.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The pathway to St Celynin's Church in the shadow of the rocky outcrop of Cerrig y Dinas (this translates literally as Stone of the City)]]></description>
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					<title>Gyffin Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gyffin-Valley-p-1967.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view over the Gyffin Valley toward Henryd and Iolyn Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Climb Every Mountain - Ford Every Stream</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Climb-Every-Mountain---Ford-Every-Stream-p-1966.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Climb Every Mountain - Ford Every Stream - follow every rainbow - til you find your dream. These old codgers are having fun in the shadow of Craig Celynin on the route to Saint Celynin's Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Pilgrimage to Llangelynin Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pilgrimage-to-Llangelynin-Church-p-1965.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These senior citizen pilgrims are suffering great hardships to reach the ancient church of St Celynin above the Conwy Valley. Well not really ..in fact they are enjoying a day out in the hills of North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>A Green Bank Beyond</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-Green-Bank-Beyond-p-1964.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA["What a little thing to remember for years..to remember with tears." Should you pass this green bank you can confirm that you are on the correct trail to Llangelynin Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Biblical Tree</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Biblical-Tree-p-1963.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[For some reason this tree looks almost biblical. It looks as I would imagine a fig tree in the Garden of Gethsemane.]]></description>
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					<title>Ffriddlys Gap</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ffriddlys-Gap-p-1962.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take this picturesque route, a gap between a stone wall and Ffriddlys to follow the trail to Llangelynin Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Track</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Track-p-1961.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you are walking the trail from the Roman Road to Llangelynin Church and you have reached this point then you will have to back track a hundred yards or so. After leaving Maen Penddu standing stone head in a more west southwest direction toward Craig Celynin.]]></description>
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					<title>Ffridd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ffridd-p-1960.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The landscape surrounding Llangelynin Church is typical of the ffridd habitat that is found throughout much of Wales. Ffridd, or Coedcae, is used to describe the habitats present between the upland and lowland areas of Wales. It is a diverse mixture of grass and heathland with bracken, scrub (often hawthorn and gorse) or rock outcrops and may also include flushes, mires, streams and standing water.  Llangelynin Church sits within such a rugged landscape some 900 feet above the Conwy Valley, North Wales.  The picture shows the roof of the old church as seen from the track close to Maen Penddu standing stone. In the background can be seen the Conwy River with the ubiquitous dry-stone walls criss-crossing the ffridd, or rough pastureland, in the foreground. Note the interesting rock formation to the right of the picture.]]></description>
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					<title>Bilberries</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bilberries-p-1959.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bilberry fruit can be picked in the Welsh countryside in the summer months. These bilberries were found above the Conwy Valley on the lower slopes of Tal y Fan, close to the Maen Penddu standing stone. It is nice to believe that folk have been gathering the bilberry fruit alongside this ancient track for several thousand years.]]></description>
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					<title>Maen Penddu</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Maen-Penddu-p-1958.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Maen Penddu prehistoric standing stone stands at a meeting of the tracks between the Conwy Valley and the coastal towns of Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr and Abergwyngregyn. In the summer months the ground is carpeted in a colourful array of gorse, heather and bilberry.]]></description>
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					<title>Maen Penddu Standing Stone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Maen-Penddu-Standing-Stone-p-1957.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Maen Penddu standing stone is one of many prehistoric sites to be found in the upland landscape above the Conwy Valley, North Wales. The six foot high stone stands next to a track on a saddle between Tal y Fan and Cefn Maen Amor. ]]></description>
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					<title>Tal y Fan Quarry Buildings</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tal-y-Fan-Quarry-Buildings-p-1956.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ruined quarry buildings dotted across the landscape on the slopes of Tal y Fan.]]></description>
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					<title>Foel Lus and Craig Hafodwen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Foel-Lus-and-Craig-Hafodwen-p-1955.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north from Tal-y-Fan to the rolling, heather covered, hills of Foel Lus and Craig Hafodwen. The drystone wall in the foreground protects the enclosed pastureland of Ffriddlys. Friddlys translates as blueberry meadow, or is it bilberry meadow ...as the ground is carpeted with bilberries.]]></description>
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					<title>Maen Penddu Meeting Place</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Maen-Penddu-Meeting-Place-p-1954.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking down on the Maen Penddu standing stone at the meeting of the tracks situated below Tal-y-Fan, North Wales. Sheep graze the hillside but heather and bilberries thrive around Maen Penddu.]]></description>
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					<title>Great Orme View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Great-Orme-View-p-1953.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking toward the Creuddyn Peninsula and the Great Orme from the lower slopes of Tal-y-Fan.]]></description>
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					<title>Seniors Walking in the Welsh Hills</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seniors-Walking-in-the-Welsh-Hills-p-1952.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Seniors walking up the lower slopes of Tal-y-Fan on the Roman Road to Llangelynin Church Walk. It is possible to bypass this steeper section of the walk but ..what the heck! Its nothing for these fit sixty and seventy year olds. The short climb is rewarded with fine views of the upper Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Seniors Walking in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seniors-Walking-in-Wales-p-1951.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Two senior citizens striding out on Tal-y-Fan above the Conwy Valley. This section of the Llangelynin Church Walk cuts across the lower eastern slopes of Talyfan toward Maen Penddu standing stone. The walk offers superb views of the River Conwy and the village of Llansantffraid Glan Conwy. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llangelynin Church Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llangelynin-Church-Trail-p-1950.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take this route over the eastern slopes of Tal-y-Fan toward the standing stone known as Maen Penddu and the meeting of the tracks.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Drystone Wall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Drystone-Wall-p-1949.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This drystone wall crosses Tal-y-Fan above the Conwy Valley. Note the jagged profile of the capstones silhouetted against the ever-blue Welsh sky.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Gate Post</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Gate-Post-p-1948.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[J.E. 1884. Carved into a stone gate post alongside the Roman Road to Llangelynin Church Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Snowdonia Car Parking</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Snowdonia-Car-Parking-p-1947.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In the distance, below the ugly pylons, can be seen the small car park that sits alongside the Roman Road between the hills of Drum and Foel Lwyd in North Wales. At one time the dry stone walls would have seemed intrusive but today we accept them as part of the natural landscape. I have to admit that I have finally become accustomed to the pylons between Conwy Valley and Abergwyngregyn but wind-turbines? Never. Without getting into the argument whether they actually reduce carbon emissions I will just say keep them off our mountains...put them all out to sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Dry-Stone Walls</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Dry-Stone-Walls-p-1946.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mountains were never an obstacle to the old guys who built the dry stone walls that cover the British landscape. This wall heads up and over Tal-y-Fan, a hill that overlooks the Conwy Valley in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Single Track Country Lane</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Single-Track-Country-Lane-p-1945.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Single track country lanes are characteristic of the Conwy Valley and indeed much of rural North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Ladder Style</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ladder-Style-p-1944.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Climb this ladder style over the stone wall to a seemingly massive drop into the Conwy Valley below. Nice views of the Conwy Valley from the trail between the Roman Road and Llanegelynin Church.
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					<title>Rock Outcrop on Tal y Fan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rock-Outcrop-on-Tal-y-Fan-p-1943.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[An interesting rock formation on the east slopes of Tal y Fan. The rocks are alondside the trail between Frith y Ddwyffrwd and the standing stone of Maen Penddu close to Friddlys.]]></description>
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					<title>Step Stones</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Step-Stones-p-1942.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Step stones built into the drystone wall on the slopes of Tal-y-Fan above the Conwy Valley, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Moorland View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Moorland-View-p-1941.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking across the upland moors toward the lower slopes of Drum and Pen y Castell.]]></description>
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					<title>View to Penygadair</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-to-Penygadair-p-1940.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking over the valley of the Afon Roe and Afon Tafolog toward Penygadair and Pen y Gaer.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Valley View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Valley-View-p-1939.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As we ascend the lower slopes of Tal y Fan we are rewarded with fine views of the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Lower Slopes of Tal y Fan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lower-Slopes-of-Tal-y-Fan-p-1938.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There is a slight incline on the lower slopes of Tal-y-Fan, along the way to Llangelynin Church, but nothing too difficult for a fit seventy year old.]]></description>
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					<title>Follow the Long and Winding Wall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Follow-the-Long-and-Winding-Wall-p-1937.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This section of the track to Llangelynin Church is good walking ground. It follows the long and winding dry stone wall over the hills and far away.]]></description>
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					<title>View from the Roman Road</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-from-the-Roman-Road-p-1936.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A rocky outcrop on the lower slopes of Foel Lwyd as seen from the Roman Road.]]></description>
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					<title>Country Lanes</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Country-Lanes-p-1935.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Narrow, winding country lanes are a characteristic feature of the undulating topography of the Conwy Valley and the Upland landscape. ]]></description>
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					<title>Rowen Post Office and General Store</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rowen-Post-Office-and-General-Store-p-1934.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Rowen in the Conwy Valley is fortunate to retain its Post Office and General Store. (As of 2010)]]></description>
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					<title>Rowen Pub and Tea Rooms</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rowen-Pub-and-Tea-Rooms-p-1933.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Ty Gwyn Public House and Tea Rooms sit in the centre of the village of Rowen in the Conwy Valley. Perfect for refreshments after a walk in the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanddwyn Island Cove</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanddwyn-Island-Cove-p-1932.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This little cove on Llanddwyn Island must be one of the most beautiful little beaches in Wales. The last time I visited the island I couldn't help but have a swim in the clear blue waters. Brrrrrrrrrrr. With the beach all to myself except for another couple I couldn't help but compare this little bit of heaven with the beach in Barcelona where, two weeks earlier, I had endured two hours of hell squashed like a sardine in a very hot tin with a million other sardines. Every minute (I timed them) another beach trader would pass by yelling “coca cola ..agua .. cerveza ..limon” or was it “colaguathebethalimon”. And what made it worse was that should you choose to ignore them they lent forward and shouted it down your lug hole! After an hour on Llanddwyn beach I did get disturbed by an elderly lady from England who remarked how beautiful the beach appeared and that it reminded her of the beaches in the film “Mama Mia”. The film was not my cup of tea ...but the lady had very good taste in beaches.
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					<title>Anglesey Geopark</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Anglesey-Geopark-p-1931.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llanddwyn Island has the best exposures of Precambrian rocks in the southern block of Anglesey. This wall of sharp and jagged rocks is on the north edge of the Island. Probably the most dramatic and well known of the rocks on Llanddwyn are on the shoreline at the entrance to the island. They are a kilometre north along the shore from the car park in Newborough Warren. The rocks are basalt pillow lava of the Gwna Group, which erupted beneath the late Precambrian to early Cambrian sea. Erupting lava chilled quickly against the water with the blobs of lava expanding like a balloon to form the shape we know as pillow lava. In combination with the limestones and lavas, Llanddwyn Island is one of the most spectacular field localities in the UK. The rocks can explain the history and origin of the Earth.]]></description>
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					<title>Bird Island</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bird-Island-p-1930.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ynys yr Adar, or Bird Island, is just a stones throw from the tip of Llanddwyn Island on the Isle of Anglesey. It is reputed to support over 1% of the British breeding population of Cormorants.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanddwyn Island Cannon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanddwyn-Island-Cannon-p-1929.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The cannon sits outside the Pilots' Cottages on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey. In days gone by the cannon was fired to summon help from Newborough to man the island's lifeboat.]]></description>
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					<title>Sailing off Anglesey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sailing-off-Anglesey-p-1928.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A yacht sails past Llanddwyn Island, a popular port of call for boats visiting the Isle of Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Newborough Sand Dunes</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Newborough-Sand-Dunes-p-1927.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The sands of Newborough Beach as seen from Newborough Sand Dunes. On the horizon can be seen the hills of the Llyn peninsula.]]></description>
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					<title>Path of the Righteous</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Path-of-the-Righteous-p-1926.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Follow the path of the righteous man to paradise. Well it may not be paradise but the beaches on Llanddwyn Island, including the Malltraeth Dunes in the distance, are certainly a little piece of Welsh heaven.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanddwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanddwyn-Bay-p-1925.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across Llanddwyn Bay toward  Abermenai Point and Newborough Sand Dunes from the east coast of  Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanddwyn Island Cross</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanddwyn-Island-Cross-p-1924.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llanddwyn Island Cross, just one of many symbols of Christianity on the holy island of Llanddwyn, Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lighthouse-on-Llanddwyn-Island-p-1923.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[So much to see on the small island of Llanddwyn. A walk to the lighthouse, or "twr fawr", on the tip of the island offers fine views toward the Llyn peninsula and the Yr Eifl mountain.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanddwyn Rocks and Malltraeth Dunes</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanddwyn-Rocks-and-Malltraeth-Dunes-p-1922.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Anglesey has something for everyone. From holiday-makers to geologists. This picture taken on the west coast of Anglesey shows examples of precambrian rocks on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey with the Malltraeth sand dunes as a backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Bird Island Llanddwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bird-Island-Llanddwyn-p-1921.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A yacht sails past Bird Island, Yny yr Adar, on Llanddwyn Island Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Dwynwens Chapel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Dwynwens-Chapel-p-1920.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ruins of the church on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey. The island was a place of pilgrimage and the chapel was dedicated to the 5th Century Saint Dwynwen.]]></description>
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					<title>Anglesey Geopark</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Anglesey-Geopark-p-1919.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[An example of the geological makeup of the Isle of Anglesey Geopark on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Twr Bach Llanddwyn Island</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Twr-Bach-Llanddwyn-Island-p-1918.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Twr Bach, or the small tower, on Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey. Across Llanddwyn Bay can be seen the mountains of the Llyn peninsula.]]></description>
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					<title>Pass of Llanberis</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pass-of-Llanberis-p-1917.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The beautiful pass of Llanberis as viewed from the edge of Llyn Peris , North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Rhythallt</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Rhythallt-p-1916.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The upper section of the Afon Rhythallt as it flows between Llyn Peris and Llyn Padarn. ]]></description>
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					<title>Going Downhill Fast</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Going-Downhill-Fast-p-1915.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As we reach the end we go downhill fast ...to the Llanberis Hospital Mortuary. Yes as we near the end of the Llanberis Lake Walk we go downhill to the Llanberis Quarry Museum and the old quarry mortuary.]]></description>
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					<title>Men of Harlech</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Men-of-Harlech-p-1914.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[No, this is not a Welsh Male Voice Choir. But you do half expect them to burst into song. This is a very well dressed group of forestry workers that we came across while walking deep in the Coed Dinorwig Forest.]]></description>
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					<title>Lake District Boat Trip</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lake-District-Boat-Trip-p-1913.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pause awhile on the Llanberis Lake Walk and enjoy the view as the pleasure boat steams across Llyn Padarn in this "Welsh Lake District" at Llanberis, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Road to Fachwen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Road-to-Fachwen-p-1912.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The tree lined road to Fachwen above Llyn Padarn in Gwynedd North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>What a View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/What-a-View-p-1911.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The town of Llanberis sitting at the foot of Snowdon on the banks of Llyn Padarn.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Lake District</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Lake-District-p-1910.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Who needs the Lake District when you can take a boat trip across Llyn Peris in the shadow of Mount Snowdon.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Ash</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Ash-p-1909.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bright red berries of the Mountain Ash, or Rowan Trees, colour the landscape in Llanberis in the Snowdonia National Park. ]]></description>
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					<title>Gorse and Heather</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gorse-and-Heather-p-1908.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Golden gorse and purple heather. There is an abundance of colours alongside the way if you take the Llanberis Lake Walk in autumn.]]></description>
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					<title>Sit Down And Enjoy The View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sit-Down-And-Enjoy-The-View-p-1907.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Should you not fancy the full walk around Llyn Padarn you can always sit down on one of the park benches and simply enjoy the view.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanberis Lake Walk Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanberis-Lake-Walk-Path-p-1906.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llanberis lake walk follows the track of an abandoned railway alongside Llyn Padarn.]]></description>
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					<title>Elidir Fawr and Elidir Fach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Elidir-Fawr-and-Elidir-Fach-p-1905.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The mountains of Elidir Fawr and Elidir Fach as seen from the banks of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Mynydd Sygyn Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-Sygyn-Trail-p-1904.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ramblers descending the footpath from Mynydd Sygyn en-route to Llyn Dinas. Moel Siabod can be seen in the distance.]]></description>
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					<title>On the River Bank</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/On-the-River-Bank-p-1903.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cottages on the banks of the River Glaslyn in Beddgelert, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Toiling in the Moonlight</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Toiling-in-the-Moonlight-p-1902.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This poor Welsh miner is still toiling in the moonlight. The end of our Beddgelert Walk is signalled by this sign for the Sygun Copper Mine close to the lay-by where we parked the car. ]]></description>
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					<title>Red Rock White Rock</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Rock-White-Rock-p-1901.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Red Rock White Rock. Try saying that quickly. This mountain, overlooking  Beddgelert, is called Craig Wen or white rock. Although it looks red here as the sun sets on a cold February evening.]]></description>
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					<title>Eglwys Sant Mair</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Eglwys-Sant-Mair-p-1900.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Eglwys Sant Mair, Saint Mary's Church in Beddgelert is a fine stone building which has a long history of Christian worship.]]></description>
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					<title>Blue Heron</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Blue-Heron-p-1899.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Although herons are quite common in North Wales, I still can not help but admire these almost prehistoric looking birds. This blue tinted heron was startled as we walked toward Beddgelert along the banks of the River Glaslyn. Post Script. I have since read that Blue Herons breed in Central and North America and are not common to the UK. I don't know about that but I took this picture in Beddgelert.]]></description>
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					<title>Beddgelert</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Beddgelert-p-1898.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Beddgelert nestles below Craig Wen and the rocky outcrop of Dinas with its ancient hilltop fort, as seen from the Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Summit of Snowdon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Summit-of-Snowdon-p-1897.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The summit of Mount Snowdon as seen from Grib Ddu on Mynydd Sygun, close to Beddgelert, Gwynedd.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Views</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Views-p-1896.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Glorious mountain views as we leave Cwm Bychan en route to Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Aberglaslyn Footpath</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aberglaslyn-Footpath-p-1895.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This section of the Aberglaslyn Footpath could prove a bit tricky for some on the Beddgelert to Aberglaslyn Walk. Note the hand grip attached to the rock where the path is at its most daunting.]]></description>
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					<title>Good Walking Country</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Good-Walking-Country-p-1894.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ramblers climbing Cwm Bychan in the good walking country of Snowdonia, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Glaslyn Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Glaslyn-Valley-p-1893.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking down the Glaslyn Valley after descending Cwm Bychan on the Beddgelert to Aberglaslyn Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Mynydd Sygyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-Sygyn-p-1892.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The setting sun adds a warm glow to Mynydd Sygyn on a chilly winter evening in Beddgelert in the heart of Snowdonia. ]]></description>
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					<title>Red Post Box</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Post-Box-p-1891.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This picturesque Royal Mail Post Box is not located on the top of a mountain. Although I have placed it there on my map to foil any with evil intent. They do get stolen these days. It must be worth 10 points in a game of I-Spy with the children. ]]></description>
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					<title>Family Day Out in the Mountains</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Family-Day-Out-in-the-Mountains-p-1890.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Beddgelert to Aberglaslyn Walk can not be that tough. This family enjoyed a picnic at the top of Cwm Bychan in February and took the baby and buggy with them.]]></description>
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					<title>Cable Terminus</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cable-Terminus-p-1889.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Remains of the cable terminus of the copper mine workings in Cwm Bychan, near Beddgelert, Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Mountain Lake</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Mountain-Lake-p-1888.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Reflections in Llyn Gwynant as the sun goes down behind the mountains in Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Mountain Lake</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Mountain-Lake-p-1888.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Reflections in Llyn Gwynant as the sun goes down behind the mountains in Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Pen-y-Groes Cottage in Black and White</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-y-Groes-Cottage-in-Black-and-White-p-1887.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pen-y-Groes cottage in Aberglaslyn, Gwynedd, Wales. The birthplace of  the bard 'Glaslyn' (1831-1909. The cottage may be found via the walk from the village of Beddgelert through the Aberglaslyn Pass to Pont Aberglaslyn]]></description>
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					<title>Stepping Stones</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stepping-Stones-p-1886.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stepping stones ford the river in Cwm Bychan on the walk from Beddgelert to Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Copper Mine Workings</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Copper-Mine-Workings-p-1885.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These giant overhead cable stanchions are reminders of the old copper mines of bygone days. The stanchions are found in Cwm Bychan on the walk from Beddgelert to Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Hills above Beddgelert</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hills-above-Beddgelert-p-1884.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[You can not get lost on this walk on  Mynydd Sygyn close to Beddgelert in Snowdonia. Fingerposts point the way through Grib Ddu and Cwm Bychan on the walk from Beddgelert to Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Green Moss and Red Leaves</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Green-Moss-and-Red-Leaves-p-1883.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Green mosses contrast with the russet coloured leaves in the woodlands close to Nantmor and Pont Aberglaslyn in Snowdonia, seen while walking from Beddgelert to the Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Nantmor Woods</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nantmor-Woods-p-1882.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The woodlands on a winters day close to Nantmor and Pont Aberglaslyn in Snowdonia, seen while walking from Beddgelert to the Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Dinas</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Dinas-p-1881.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Reflections in the clear waters of Llyn Dinas, a lake in Snowdonia. Visited while walking from Beddgelert to the Aberglaslyn Pass.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Lake</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Lake-p-1880.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llyn Dinas, a mountain lake in Snowdonia. The peak of Moel Siabod is reflected in the calm waters of the lake. In the foreground can be seen the ubiquitous dry stone walls of the Snowdonia National Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Pwllheli</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pwllheli-p-1879.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the harbour toward the town of Pwllheli. The large red building in the background is the old town hall, now a library, theatre and cinema.]]></description>
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					<title>Penlan Fawr Pub</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penlan-Fawr-Pub-p-1878.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A popular pub in Pwllheli on the Llyn peninsula. ]]></description>
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					<title>In the Vernacular Pwllheli</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/In-the-Vernacular-Pwllheli-p-1877.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tall rubble stone chimneys, slate roofs with slates in diminishing courses, houses in the vernacular in Pwllheli, Llyn peninsula. The shop on the left is the Alcatraz Boutique in Gaol Street.]]></description>
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					<title>Pwllheli Marina</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pwllheli-Marina-p-1876.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pwllheli Marina, or Hafan Pwllheli,  is situated on the south side of the Llyn Peninsula and provides access to the waters of Cardigan Bay.
Cruising in the waters off the Llyn Peninsula offers the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonian mountains as a backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Neuadd Dwyfor Old Town Hall Pwllheli</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Neuadd-Dwyfor-Old-Town-Hall-Pwllheli-p-1875.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Opened in 1902, as the old town hall, - the building in Penlan Street known as Neuadd Dwyfor is now a vibrant contemporary arts centre with a cinema, and theatre and is also home to the Pwllheli library.]]></description>
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					<title>Festri Capel Pen-lan Pwllheli</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Festri-Capel-Pen-lan-Pwllheli-p-1874.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Festri Capel Pen-lan, following recent renovations, probably looks as fine today as when it was built in 1863.]]></description>
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					<title>Capel Penlan Pwllheli</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Capel-Penlan-Pwllheli-p-1873.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Capel Pen-lan a Welsh Independent Chapel was originally built in c.1672 and has been subject to several phases of rebuilding. In the 21st Century it appears to have again been renovated, probably as part of a town regeneration scheme. And what a nice job they have made of it. ]]></description>
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					<title>Pwll Du and Afon Rhyd-hir Pwllheli</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pwll-Du-and-Afon-Rhyd-hir-Pwllheli-p-1872.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The inter tidal area of mud and reed beds close to Pwllheli harbour, known as Pwll Du or the Backwater. Pwll Du is an area behind the Embankment or Cob at Pwllheli harbour, North Wales. At low tide the Afon Rhyd-hir flows through the ‘Backwater’ area, under Embankment Road then flows out into the inner Pwllheli Harbour and onto Cardigan Bay. The land at the Cob, Pwllheli has been protected as a Local Nature Reserve.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolgellau-p-1871.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cader Idris looms over the welsh town of Dolgellau. Picture taken from the banks of the Afon Wnion. ]]></description>
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					<title>Clock Tower of Dolgellau Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clock-Tower-of-Dolgellau-Church-p-1870.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There seems to be some confusion over the history of St Mary's Church. One  source refers to the tower as medieval, but the nave of the church is believed to date from 1716. The body of the church is built of dressed slate blocks, that overlap like logs at the quoins. The tower has slate quoins and dolerite stonework.]]></description>
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					<title>St Marys Church Interior</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Marys-Church-Interior-p-1869.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are fine stained glass windows in St Mary's Church Dolgellau. The wooden piers are an unusual method of church construction. The huge timbers were dragged by teams of oxen over the hills from the forests of Dinas Mawddy.]]></description>
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					<title>Cream Tea</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cream-Tea-p-1868.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We visited Y Sospan in Dolgellau while taking a break from the Mawddach Trail. As you can see from the notice board they do a very nice cream tea. Prices refer to 2010. What is a cream tea? A cream tea is a "Devonshire tea" or "Cornish cream tea" and is a pot of tea taken with a combination of scones, clotted cream (or in some instances whipped cream), and jam. I know of people who will travel for 20 miles for a cream tea with all the trimmings. (this requires the waitress to wear the full uniform). I am not a cream tea fanatic myself but I must say the scone was very nice and the clotted cream delicious.]]></description>
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					<title>Sospan Bistro</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sospan-Bistro-p-1867.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Y Sospan is the old building in Queens Square Dolgellau with the cronky roof. But when you consider that Y Sospan has a history dating back to the early 1600s it goes some way to explain the roof ! Today Y Sospan (Welsh for Saucepan) is a popular restaurant and tearooms. In bygone days they did serve food, but only as last suppers before the executions of its prisoners. That’s right—Y Sospan used to house the local gaols. But now is open all year round as a cafe and tea rooms during the day and Bistro in the evening, serving fresh local produce. ]]></description>
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					<title>Historic Welsh Town</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Historic-Welsh-Town-p-1866.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Al Fresco refreshments in Queen’s Square, Dolgellau. The building to the right of picture occupies the spot that was once home to the Sheriff of Meirionnydd murdered by the Red Bandits of Mawddwy (Welsh: Gwylliaid Cochion Mawddwy) in 1555.]]></description>
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					<title>Magistrates Court</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Magistrates-Court-p-1865.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Courthouse Dolgellau. In the 19th Century the building was the  County Hall and administrative centre for Merionnydd. 2010 budget cuts put district magistrates courts at risk. However Dolgellau seems to have escaped the axe.]]></description>
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					<title>Market Town</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Market-Town-p-1864.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Dolgellau is a busy market town in Mid Wales. The Farmer's Market is held in Eldon Square in the centre of the town on the 3rd Sunday of each month. A wide selection of stalls from cheese to Welsh lamb.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolgellau Parish Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolgellau-Parish-Church-p-1863.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The present St Mary's church dates from 1716, with a chancel added in 1864. There are fine stained glass windows within the church, well worth a visit. The tower is built of stone, while the masonry of the nave is, unusually, of dressed slate with blocks overlapping at the corners. The eight mast-like posts or timber piers inside were brought over the mountains by ox-cart from Dinas Mawddwy.]]></description>
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					<title>Ty Siamas,The National Centre for Welsh Folk Music</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ty-Siamas,The-National-Centre-for-Welsh-Folk-Music-p-1862.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Neuadd Idris. Ty Siamas (The National Centre for Welsh Folk Music), is in pride of place in Eldon Square, Dolgellau. Formerly the Town Hall it now has a new lease of life as the National Centre for Welsh Folk Music ..er and as a popular shelter while waiting for the bus.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolgellau Catholic Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolgellau-Catholic-Church-p-1861.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Dolgellau Catholic Church, Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, is a fine looking building of a character that befits its position in the town of Dolgellau. Built of local dolorite granite under a slate roof it gives the impression of being a building of long standing, whereas in fact it was built as recently as 1967. The crucifix above the doorway was sculpted by Professor Castiglione, whose work is also found in the bronze doors of Milan Cathedral. ]]></description>
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					<title>Ebenezer Methodist Church Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ebenezer-Methodist-Church-Dolgellau-p-1860.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Ebenezer Methodist Church in Meyrick Street, Dolgellau is built in the Classical style with a building date of 1880. A plaque celebrates the visits to Dolgellau of the great methodist minister John Wesley. ]]></description>
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					<title>Heritage Town</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Heritage-Town-p-1859.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[With the huge chimney stacks weird shaped roofs and thick granite walls you could be forgiven for believing that Dolgellau was designed by the Brother’s Grimm of fairy tale renown. This house of great character in Meyrick Street is no exception with its attractive proportions, four floors squeezed into the space that would normally house three, and the corner of the building cut into a splay for good measure. ]]></description>
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					<title>Cosy Chip Shop Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cosy-Chip-Shop-Dolgellau-p-1858.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cosy Takeaway - Fish and Chip Shop in  Meyrick Street, Dolgellau. Surely the prettiest chip shop in Wales?]]></description>
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					<title>Higgledy Piggledy Houses</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Higgledy-Piggledy-Houses-p-1857.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The granite houses of Dolgellau are huddled together in a higgledy piggledy fashion that form interesting narrow lanes inviting further exploration. This lane, Unicorn Street, leads past the Unicorn Bridge toward Pont yr Arran.]]></description>
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					<title>Heritage Buildings</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Heritage-Buildings-p-1856.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Solid granite chimneys and weird roofs give the clue to the abundance of heritage in the buildings of Dolgellau.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolgellau Kebab House</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolgellau-Kebab-House-p-1855.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Even the Kebab Houses are buildings of great character in the old town of Dolgellau. I suspect the granite building was previously one of many mills or a tannery.]]></description>
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					<title>Mill Lane Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mill-Lane-Dolgellau-p-1854.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mill Lane, or Wtra Felin, a narrow lane between rows of granite houses in Dolgellau, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Free Library Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Free-Library-Dolgellau-p-1853.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Free Library in Mill Street, Dolgellau is just one of many buildings of character in this small Welsh town. A Country Market (formerly the W.I.) is held every Thursday in the Free Library (9.15am - 11.45am). 
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					<title>Cross Keys Inn Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cross-Keys-Inn-Dolgellau-p-1852.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Cross Keys Inn, a public house in Mill Street, Dolgellau. The Cross Keys is a popular pub with pool tables darts, and music nights.]]></description>
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					<title>Eldon Square Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Eldon-Square-Dolgellau-p-1851.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Eldon Square Dolgellau as seen from the north end of the square. The attractive town square is the bustling heart of this Mid Wales town.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Arran River</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Arran-River-p-1850.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Afon Arran as it flows through the town of Dolgellau. Picture taken from Pont yr Arran.]]></description>
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					<title>River Mawddach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Mawddach-p-1849.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Afon Mawddach river rises in the hills of Snowdonia and flows south west before spilling into Cardigan Bay at Barmouth. ]]></description>
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					<title>Heron at Arthog Bog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Heron-at-Arthog-Bog-p-1848.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[I took this picture of a heron at Arthog from quite close up. Although I used the camera zoom the heron was unperturbed by my presence. The Mawddach Trail runs through the Arthog Bog which is one of the best places to see wildlife in the UK....according to the RSPB.]]></description>
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					<title>Braich Ddu</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Braich-Ddu-p-1847.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Braich Ddu ()546m and the cliff face of Craig cwm-llwyd as seen from the Morfa Mawddach footpath.]]></description>
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					<title>Fegla Mawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fegla-Mawr-p-1846.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Fegla Mawr, the tree covered promontory in the Mawddach estuary, close to the Dolgellau end of the Mawddach Bike Trail.]]></description>
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					<title>Salt Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Salt-Marsh-p-1845.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view through the trees of the salt marsh of the Mawddach Esuary.]]></description>
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					<title>Cattle Grazing on Salt Marsh</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cattle-Grazing-on-Salt-Marsh-p-1844.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cattle grazing on the salt marshes in the Mawddach Valley alongside the Barmouth to Dolgellau bike trail.]]></description>
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					<title>Mawddach Bike Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mawddach-Bike-Trail-p-1843.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Mawddach Bike Trail passes through such pleasant surroundings that it puts all the cyclists in a really happy mood. Well that is the impression I received as everybody I passed gave a cheery hello. The only exception was my wife, Eira Wyn, who had not been on a bicycle for fifty years and the twenty mile ride gave her a sore bum!]]></description>
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					<title>Cattle in the Long Grass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cattle-in-the-Long-Grass-p-1842.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cattle in the Long Grass of the fertile pastures in the Mawddach Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Cycle Trail to Coed y Brenin</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cycle-Trail-to-Coed-y-Brenin-p-1841.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you still have the energy you can make a diversion from the Mawddach Trail to the Coed y Brenin Forest Trail.]]></description>
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					<title>Lon Las Cymru Cycle Route at Penmaenpool</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lon-Las-Cymru-Cycle-Route-at-Penmaenpool-p-1840.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The view from the Lon Las Cymru cycle trail, close to Penmaenpool, 
toward Llanelltyd, hidden in the greenery; the Coed y Brenin Forest: and the hills of Snowdonia.]]></description>
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					<title>Mawddach Trail at Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mawddach-Trail-at-Dolgellau-p-1839.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As the Mawddach Trail reaches Dolgellau it follows the side of the river on the edge of Cae Marion; the Dolgellau playing fields and site of  the annual music festival Sesiwn Fawr.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Wnion River at Dolgellau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Wnion-River-at-Dolgellau-p-1838.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the Afon Wnion River from the Mawddach Trail footbridge close to Dolgellau.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Wnion</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Wnion-p-1837.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Onions are known for making your eyes water. Well, if you should linger too long on the banks of the Afon Wnion at the old railway bridge close to Dolrhyd you could be forgiven for thinking that the name of the river has been misspelled. Because the smell from the sewage works over the hedge is truly eye watering.]]></description>
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					<title>Reed Beds</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Reed-Beds-p-1836.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Between Penmaenpool and Dolgellau the Mawddach to Barmouth walk passes through an avenue of trees with  reed beds at either side of the trail. The reeds are easily 3 m (10 ft) tall and provide large areas of cover for wildlife, indeed it is one of the largest areas of common reed in Wales. The reed beds and surrounding wetlands are an important breeding ground for otters and wetland birds such as the red-breasted merganser and the redshank.]]></description>
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					<title>Silver Birch Trees</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Silver-Birch-Trees-p-1835.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Between Penmaenpool and Dolgellau the Mawddach cycle route passes through an avenue of silver birch trees with reed beds at either side of the trail. Did you know that silver birch trees were planted in rows along the side of horse tracks as 'lanterns' to guide horses in the dark before street lighting! I don't know if that is true.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaenpool Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenpool-Bridge-p-1834.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The picturesque Penmaenpool Bridge is one of only a few wooden structures of its kind in Britain. A famous landmark the rickety wooden toll bridge spans the Mawddach Estuary. Replacing the ferry, the wooden bridge was built in 1879 by the Penmaenpool Bridge Company. Although the Dolgellau to Barmouth railway is no longer in use, indeed the rail track bed now forms the route of the Mawddach Trail, the signal box has been retained to make an attractive feature, which is now leased to the RSPB as an information centre. ]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaenpool and Mawddach Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenpool-and-Mawddach-Trail-p-1833.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On reaching Penmaenpool Bridge there is the opportunity to rest and be thankful for the refreshments available at the George 111 Pub and hotel before the final section of the Mawddach Trail to Dolgellau, or even to stay awhile at the establishment. (You are able to book accommodation at this picturesque location direct from the www.walesdirectory.co.uk ). On the north bank of the Mawddach River can be seen the wooded slopes of Foel Ispri and the route of another walk, the New Precipice Walk, which leads through to Llanelltyd and on toward the town of Dolgellau. But that’s for another day.]]></description>
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					<title>Coedgarth Gell Nature Reserve</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Coedgarth-Gell-Nature-Reserve-p-1832.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Coedgarth Gell Nature Reserve above the Taicynhaeaf woodlands on the slopes of the valley of the Afon Cwm-Mynach. In the foreground can be seen Borthwnog and Pont Borthwnog on the banks of the Afon Mawddach.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaenpool Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenpool-Beach-p-1831.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A pleasant beach alongside the Mawddach River at Penmaenpool.]]></description>
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					<title>Mawddach Trail at Penmaenpool</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mawddach-Trail-at-Penmaenpool-p-1830.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Mawddach Trail reaches the picturesque setting of the bridge at Penmaenpool with the woodlands of Galltyrheddwch on the lower slopes of Foel Ispri on the far side of the river.]]></description>
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					<title>There is Gold in Them Thar Hills, Bontddu</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/There-is-Gold-in-Them-Thar-Hills,-Bontddu-p-1829.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Yep folks, there is gold in them thar hills above the village of Bontddu on the banks of the Mawddach River. Climb the hills through the Bryntirion woodlands to the Clogau mines where they have been mining gold for many years. The mine may be closed at present but in 1911  165,031 tons of gold ore was mined. ]]></description>
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					<title>Salt Marshes</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Salt-Marshes-p-1828.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cattle grazing on the salt marshes at Penrhyn Cregyn alongside the Barmouth to Dolgellau bike trail.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Gwynant River</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Gwynant-River-p-1827.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of the Afon Gwynant River where it joins the Mawddach. On the far side of the river can be seen the hills of Y Figra and a distant Diffwys.]]></description>
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					<title>Lôn Las Cymru</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lôn-Las-Cymru-p-1826.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Mawddach Trail is part of Lôn Las Cymru, route number 8 on the National Cycle Network. You may even take your dog as long as you keep it on a lead and clean up after it.]]></description>
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					<title>Mawddach Cycle Route</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mawddach-Cycle-Route-p-1825.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cyclists on the Mawddach Cycle Route with Caerdeon and the woodlands of Allt Boeth and Geuos on the lower slopes of Y Figra (Uwch-mynydd) as a backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Garth Isaf</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Garth-Isaf-p-1824.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The cluster of cottages at Garth Isaf, nestled below the wooded slopes of Tyrau Mawr and Bryn Brith, alongside the Dolgellau to Barmouth cycle route. ]]></description>
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					<title>Mawddach Panorama</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mawddach-Panorama-p-1823.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Panoramic view of the Mawddach estuary from the Mawddach Walk trail. To the left are the woodlands of Fegla Fach, in the centre is Barmouth Railway Bridge and to the right Porth Aberamffra and Coes-Faen (the Clock House).]]></description>
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					<title>Arthog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Arthog-p-1822.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Arthog as seen from the Mawddach Trail at the confluence of the Afon Arthog and the Afon Mawddach.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Arthog River</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Arthog-River-p-1821.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The confluence of the Afon Arthog and the Afon Mawddach.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth to Dolgellau Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-to-Dolgellau-Walk-p-1820.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Barmouth to Dolgellau walk and cycle trail follows the bed of the old railway track alongside the Afon Mawddach.]]></description>
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					<title>Fegla Fach and Sand Banks</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fegla-Fach-and-Sand-Banks-p-1819.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fegla Fach and the Mawddach sands as seen from the Barmouth to Dolgellau Trail.]]></description>
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					<title>Fegla Fach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fegla-Fach-p-1818.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The tree covered promontory of Fegla Fach can be seen across the salt marshes from a viewpoint on the Barmouth to Dolgellau Trail. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llwybr Mawddach Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llwybr-Mawddach-Trail-p-1817.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This sign symbolises the start proper of the Llwybr Mawddach Trail. The footpath from the Barmouth Railway Bridge veers to the left leaving the Cambrian Railway Line at what was once a busy railway junction. Toilets and picnic tables are nearby ...but we can save them for the return journey.]]></description>
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					<title>Footpath Across Morfa Mawddach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Footpath-Across-Morfa-Mawddach-p-1816.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[ The footpath close to the start of the Mawddach Trail between Barmouth and Dolgellau. This section crosses the Mawddach estuary alongside the Cambrian railway line with the sands of Morfa Mawddach on either side. In the distance can be seen the hills of Braich Ddu and Daran.]]></description>
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					<title>Arthog Terrace</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Arthog-Terrace-p-1815.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The long terrace of Victorian houses in the village of Arthog is a landmark when walking or cycling the Mawddach Trail between Barmouth and Dolgellau.]]></description>
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					<title>Harlech Post Office</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harlech-Post-Office-p-1814.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Harlech is fortunate to still have a Post Office. Well it did when I visited in 2010.]]></description>
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					<title>Harlech Railway Station</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harlech-Railway-Station-p-1813.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Harlech Railway Station serves the seaside resort of Harlech in Gwynedd West Wales. Harlech Station is on the Cambrian Railway Line which runs from Shrewsbury, England to Pwllheli and carries passenger trains operated by Arriva Trains Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Harlech Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harlech-Castle-p-1812.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Harlech Castle as seen from the High Street.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Tanwgs Church Harlech</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Tanwgs-Church-Harlech-p-1811.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Tanwg's Church sits on the hillside in Harlech. There is a  15th century carved stone font within the nave of the church that was previously located at the ancient former parish church of Harlech (also called St. Tanwg)in the sand dunes at Llandanwg, a couple of miles south of Harlech.]]></description>
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					<title>Ffordd Pen Llech</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ffordd-Pen-Llech-p-1810.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are fine views of West Wales from almost any street in Harlech. This vista of the Moelwyn Mountains can be seen from Ffordd Pen Llech.]]></description>
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					<title>Harlech Castle Gatehouse</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harlech-Castle-Gatehouse-p-1809.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The massive Gatehouse Towers of Harlech Castle. Being the weak spot of the cliff top fortress the east walls were the most heavily defended. The gatehouse was also the living quarters for the constable of the castle and any visiting dignitaries including the King of England.]]></description>
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					<title>The Moelwyns</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Moelwyns-p-1808.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Castle Square in Harlech toward the estuary of the Afon Dwyryd and the Moelwyn Mountains.]]></description>
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					<title>Harlech Castle and the Moelwyns</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harlech-Castle-and-the-Moelwyns-p-1807.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The gateway to Harlech Castle set against a background of the Moelwyn Mountains. I often wonder if the architects of the Edwardian Castles considered more than just defensive capabilities when choosing the site of their medieval works of wonder. When I consider the locations of the Welsh castles with some of the finest panoramic views of the Welsh countryside, I'm tempted to believe they must have given at least some thought to the fine views from the castle walls.]]></description>
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					<title>Statue of the Two Kings</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Statue-of-the-Two-Kings-p-1806.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This fine statue of the two kings by Ivor Roberts Jones sits beside Harlech Castle in Harlech. It tells a story of two ancient British kings, a tale from the Mabinogion.]]></description>
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					<title>Bull</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bull-p-1805.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This magnificent big brown bull was grazing in a field between the village of Rhiw and Hell's Mouth on the Llyn peninsula North West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Bull</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bull-p-1805.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This magnificent big brown bull was grazing in a field between the village of Rhiw and Hell's Mouth on the Llyn peninsula North West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Twtil</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Twtil-p-1804.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Twtil in Harlech. This seagull checks out the golfers at Harlech golf course in West Wales. The huge sand dunes on Harlech beach form a protective barrier between the golf course and the waters of Cardigan Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Harlech Golf Course</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harlech-Golf-Course-p-1803.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Saint David's Golf Course Harlech with the Harlech sand dunes and the Llyn peninsula as a glorious backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Seals on Lleyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seals-on-Lleyn-Peninsula-p-1802.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These friendly seals are basking on Saint Tudwal's Island West off the south coast of the Llyn Peninsula. The picture is courtesy of and copyright Shearwater Cruises, Pwllheli. ]]></description>
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					<title>Photographing Dolphins</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Photographing-Dolphins-p-1798.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Passengers aboard the Shearwater Cruiser enjoy their personal photoshoot with this pod of dolphins following the boat along the coast of the Lleyn peninsula in North West Wales. This picture is courtesy of and copyright Shearwater Cruises, that sails out of Pwllheli harbour.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolphins Swimming off Lleyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolphins-Swimming-off-Lleyn-Peninsula-p-1797.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Two dolphins swimming off the Lleyn Peninsula in Tremadog Bay, North West Wales. These two dolphins were following the Shearwater cruiser that operates boat trips from Pwllheli harbour. The boat trips offer great opportunities to watch dolphins, porpoises, seals and visit the beaches and coves of West Wales and the Llyn peninsula. This picture is courtesy of and copyright Shearwater Cruises, Pwllheli.]]></description>
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					<title>Seals on Llyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seals-on-Llyn-Peninsula-p-1796.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Passengers onboard the Shearwater Cruiser boat trips enjoy a photo shoot off St Tudwal's Island on the Llyn peninsula, courtesy of an inquisitive grey seal. . This picture is courtesy of and copyright Shearwater Cruises, sailing out of Pwllheli harbour.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolphin</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolphin-p-1795.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A great shot of a dolphin jumping out of the waters off Hell’s Mouth on the Llyn Peninsula, West Wales. This picture is courtesy of and copyright Shearwater Cruises, sailing out of Pwllheli harbour.]]></description>
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					<title>Cilan Cliffs </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cilan-Cliffs--p-1794.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Passengers on the fore deck viewing platform of the Shearwater cruiser looking for dolphins and seals off the Cilan Cliffs near Abersoch whilst enjoying a boat trip from Pwllheli harbour on the Llyn peninsula. This picture is courtesy of and copyright Shearwater Cruises, Pwllheli.]]></description>
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					<title>Mawddach Estuary Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mawddach-Estuary-Walk-p-1793.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Mawddach Estuary Walk from Barmouth to Dolgellau is one of the most picturesque walks in Wales ... and with it being on a redundant railway line it has the advantage of being flat!]]></description>
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					<title>Lleyn Peninsula Boat Trips</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lleyn-Peninsula-Boat-Trips-p-1792.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Shearwater cruises sail the waters of Cardigan Bay including the Lleyn peninsula and the seas off Abersoch, Aberdaron and Snowdonia in North Wales.  They specialise in scenic coastal cruises, visiting off-shore seal and seabird colonies where they often see and are regularly joined by the resident Dolphins. ]]></description>
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					<title>Bicycle Hire in Barmouth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bicycle-Hire-in-Barmouth-p-1791.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Birmingham Garage in Barmouth is handy for hiring a bicycle for the Mawddach - Barmouth to Dolgellau -  Trail , as it is just a few hundred yards from the start of the trail, close to the harbour in Barmouth.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Bridge-p-1790.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth Bridge carries the Cambrian Railway Line, which runs from Shrewsbury to Pwllheli, across the estuary of the River Mawddach between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth in Gwynedd, Wales. Pedestrians can walk by the side of the track across the river on payment of a small toll fee. (£1.00 for me and bike in 2010). Its cheap at half the price for the views of the estuary alone.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Burger Bars</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Burger-Bars-p-1789.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[At one time Barmouth appeared to be in competition with Rhyl and Blackpool to be a kiss me quick seaside resort. But it failed miserably, thank god! Although it does have a small fun fair and the usual candy floss and burger bar stalls to keep the kids happy.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Sailors Institute</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Sailors-Institute-p-1788.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth sailors are an abstemious lot, preferring ice cream to the usual tot.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Railway Station</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Railway-Station-p-1787.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth Railway Station ticket office. When buying a ticket at the Barmouth Railway Station ticket office be aware that to catch the train north you will have to exit the station and walk a hundred yards , crossing the railway crossing, to access the north bound platform.]]></description>
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					<title>Cardigan Bay Coast</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cardigan-Bay-Coast-p-1786.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth on the Cardigan Bay coastline is a great start point for walks along Cardigan Bay. Our picture looks toward the villages of Llwyngwril and Llangelynnin near Fairbourne on the south side of the Mawddach River.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Sand Dunes</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Sand-Dunes-p-1785.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth is a great beach for family holidays with a choice of wide stretches of golden sands or sand dunes where the kids can play hide and seek. The beach is popular for windsurfing, surfing, canoeing, sailing, jet skiing and bathing.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Landmark</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Landmark-p-1784.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Victorian building on the outskirts of Barmouth, built of granite under a slated roof, is a landmark on the Mawddach estuary.]]></description>
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					<title>Cambrian Railway</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cambrian-Railway-p-1783.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Pwllheli train comes into Barmouth Railway Station on the Cambrian Railway Line. In 2010 it was just £7.00 for a day ticket that allowed stops where-ever between Barmouth and Pwllheli.]]></description>
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					<title>Fishing for Crabs in Barmouth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fishing-for-Crabs-in-Barmouth-p-1782.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Children of all ages enjoy fishing for crabs off the harbour wall in Barmouth, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Harbour Masters Office</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Harbour-Masters-Office-p-1781.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Barmouth Harbour Masters Office in Barmouth sits alongside the harbour in Barmouth.]]></description>
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					<title>Panoramic Walk in Barmouth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Panoramic-Walk-in-Barmouth-p-1780.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Climb the rocky hillside above the seaside town of Barmouth for pleasant walks with panoramic views of the Mawddach estuary.]]></description>
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					<title>Dragon Theatre Barmouth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dragon-Theatre-Barmouth-p-1779.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Situated in the centre of Barmouth the Dragon Theatre is a splendid example of how to convert an old Welsh chapel. The theatre houses 186-seat auditorium, plus several other function and community meeting rooms including a second, studio stage, for cabaret-style performances.]]></description>
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					<title>Lon Ardudwy Cycle Route</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lon-Ardudwy-Cycle-Route-p-1778.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The timber archway on the right of the picture symbolises the start of the Lon Ardudwy Cycle Route in Barmouth. Stretching from the Mawddach estuary at Barmouth through an ancient and beautiful coastal landscape to Porthmadog on the Llyn peninsula. There is much to see along the way, whether its castles, prehistoric monuments (of which there are plenty) or the beautiful beaches and moss covered woodlands.]]></description>
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					<title>Last Inn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Last-Inn-p-1777.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Last Inn is a pub - restaurant in Barmouth, North Wales. Good beer and good food. Which explains why it can  be difficult to get a table in the summer months! The staff were pleasant and quite chatty. The barman told me of a local who had been fishing in a sea kayak and he had caught 60, sixty, bass. Hmmmm well fishermen are renowned for their tall tales. I remarked that he couldn't have got sixty bass into a sea kayak. But if it was only 16, sixteen, its still an excellent catch.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Roundhouse, Ty Crwn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Roundhouse,-Ty-Crwn-p-1776.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth Roundhouse, Welsh:Ty Crwn,  was erected in 1834 as a jail for petty offenders. Drunkards were often sent there to sober up. It sits close to the seafront and is adjacent to the start of the new Lon Ardudwy cycle route.]]></description>
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					<title>Sandy Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sandy-Beach-p-1775.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Miles of golden sands on Barmouth beach on Cardigan Bay, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Cadair Idris and the Mawddach River</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cadair-Idris-and-the-Mawddach-River-p-1774.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the estuary of the Afon Mawddach toward Cadair Idris.]]></description>
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					<title>Cadair Idris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cadair-Idris-p-1773.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A foreshortened view of Cadair Idris from the railway bridge at Barmouth. Cadair Idris is made up of several peaks including Mynydd Moel, Cyfrwy, and Craig Cwm Amarch, its summit is known as Penygadair. The mountain is accessible by three main routes but the easiest and most popular is the Pony Path that begins close to Dolgellau or from the banks of the Mawddach River near Penmaenpool.]]></description>
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					<title>Merioneth Yacht Club Barmouth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Merioneth-Yacht-Club-Barmouth-p-1772.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Merioneth Yacht Club is located on the harbourside in Barmouth. Being on the edge of Snowdonia National Park and looking across the Mawddach estuary the clubhouse has some of the finest views in Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Dolphins in Cardigan Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolphins-in-Cardigan-Bay-p-1771.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This bronze statue of dolphins jumping out of the water has been erected on Barmouth harbour walkway. The statue represents the dolphins and sealife that can be found in the waters of Cardigan Bay, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Harbour Restaurants</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Harbour-Restaurants-p-1770.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Visitors enjoy wining and dining al fresco in Barmouth Harbour restaurants.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Harbour Boats</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Harbour-Boats-p-1769.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boats at anchor in the safe haven of Barmouth Harbour. One of Wales' most picturesque estuaries the harbour offers protection from the stormy seas of Cardigan Bay, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Funfair</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Funfair-p-1768.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth Funfair sits alongside the promenade in the heart of the seaside resort of Barmouth on the west coast of Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>St Johns Church Barmouth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Johns-Church-Barmouth-p-1767.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St John's Church, Barmouth  Wales was built between 1889 and 1895. It is an impressive Victorian building built of granite under a slated roof that, as with much of Barmouth,  sits between the rock and the sea. Pay a visit to Barmouth on a Sunday evening and you will enjoy the sound of the bells of St John’s Church echoing through the town. The tower contains eight bells that were cast in the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Promenade</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Promenade-p-1766.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There is a wide selection of of Guesthouses, Hotels and B and B's on Barmouth Promenade. With many of them bookable online from the Walesdirectory.co.uk website!]]></description>
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					<title>Cardigan Bay Sunset</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cardigan-Bay-Sunset-p-1765.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you are fortunate to be in Barmouth at the time of sunset then take a walk along the promenade and enjoy the view as the sun sets over the Llyn Peninsula and Cardigan Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Harbour-p-1764.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A picture of Barmouth Harbour from Barmouth Bridge at the mouth of the Afon Mawddach in Cardigan Bay, West Wales. Barmouth Harbourmaster building, the Meirioneth Yacht Club and harbourside cafes are silhouetted against the evening sky.]]></description>
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					<title>Barmouth Estuary</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Barmouth-Estuary-p-1763.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the estuary of the River Mawddach from Barmouth Bridge toward Fairbourne and the mouth of the Mawddach river in Cardigan Bay, West Wales. The sands of Morfa Mawddach can be seen in the distance below the slopes of Pen y Garn.]]></description>
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					<title>Donkey Rides</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Donkey-Rides-p-1762.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Children enjoy the traditional donkey rides on the wide stretch of golden sands on Barmouth beach in West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Afon Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Afon-Llanfairfechan-p-1761.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Afon Llanfairfechan river putting up a pretty poor show after the drought of the 2010 summer.]]></description>
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					<title>Terrace Walk Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Terrace-Walk-Llanfairfechan-p-1760.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Keep right on to the end of the road. Yes from Terrace Walk it is but a short walk to the Nant-y-Coed Car Park and the end of the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Countryside</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Countryside-p-1759.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Just as we were nearing the end of the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk we were diverted due to a locked gate...well a gate tied with a piece of string. We took an alternative route skirting the bottom edge of the field. This could be a bit slippy in wet conditions due to the slope of the ground. The alternative is to climb over the gate.]]></description>
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					<title>Pastoral Setting</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pastoral-Setting-p-1758.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This picture shows the pastoral landscape so close to the heart of Llanfairfechan. A few minutes walk in either direction leads to beautiful countryside. In this case the pastureland below Penmaenmawr Mountain to the east of the town.]]></description>
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					<title>Iron Age Hill Fort</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Iron-Age-Hill-Fort-p-1757.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view appreciated by both modern day walkers and ancient Celtic hillfort dwellers alike. The Dinas hillfort  looms into view at the end of the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk. Probably a safe haven for a thousand years the old hillfort is a welcome land mark to the weary traveller to this day. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan Promenade</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-Promenade-p-1756.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Penmaenmawr Mountain looms large over the row of victorian houses on Llanfairfechan Promenade.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan Seaside</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-Seaside-p-1755.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The beach at Llanfairfechan stretches for miles toward the rock headlands at Penmaen Mawr and Penmaen-bach. Popular with anglers the beach also offers the opportunity to dig your own fishing bait, in this case lug worms on the sand at Llanfairfechan.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan Seafront</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-Seafront-p-1754.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Miles of sand, great views of the Menai Strait, a bird watchers paradise, Llanfairfechan seafront has it all.]]></description>
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					<title>Beach Pavilion Cafe Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Beach-Pavilion-Cafe-Llanfairfechan-p-1753.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Beach Pavilion Cafe, Llanfairfechan is a nice place to stop for a cup of tea after completing the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk. There are fine views of the North Wales coast, the Menai Strait, Puffin Island ....and the cups of tea are very reasonably priced as well!]]></description>
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					<title>Beach Pavilion Cafe</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Beach-Pavilion-Cafe-p-1752.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Interior of the Beach Pavillion Cafe, Llanfairfechan. The old pavilion has a nice community feel about it and according to Eira Wyn the pots of tea are very reasonably priced as well!]]></description>
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					<title>Buttercup</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Buttercup-p-1751.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A plain ans imple buttercup found in the Nant-y-Coed Nature Reserve in Llanfairfechan.]]></description>
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					<title>Slate Fencing</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Slate-Fencing-p-1750.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pieces of slate used for fencing is common in the slate quarrying areas of North Wales. Known as slate pillar fences an example was found as far afield as Maidenhead in southern England.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan and the Menai Strait</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-and-the-Menai-Strait-p-1749.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The town of Llanfairfechan sits between the Menai Strait and the hills of Snowdonia. Two minutes to a fabulous beach or fifteen minutes walk to glorious countryside. The Llanfairfechan Upland Walk may take three to four hours to complete but on the last stages you are rewarded with fine views of the town and the North Wales coastline. ]]></description>
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					<title>Sheepfold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sheepfold-p-1748.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sheepfold on the north slopes of Carreg Fawr. Flocks of sheep, on occasions such as a shearing, would be driven into the sheepfold and divided into smaller groups which were the property of a particular farm. 
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					<title>Climbing on Lower Pen Trwyn (LPT)</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Climbing-on-Lower-Pen-Trwyn-(LPT)-p-1747.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Unknown climbers on the tidal cliffs of Lower Pen Trwyn on the Great Orme below the Marine Drive.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-View-p-1746.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking west from Garreg Fawr on the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk toward the Aber valley and the slopes of Moel Wnion.]]></description>
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					<title>View of the Menai Straits</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-the-Menai-Straits-p-1745.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A panoramic view from Garreg Fawr of the Menai Strait.]]></description>
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					<title>Good Walking Country</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Good-Walking-Country-p-1744.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Good walking country. Downhill on soft grassland on the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Bike Trails</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Bike-Trails-p-1743.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mountain Bikers racing by, obviously feeling happy having completed the tough uphill section from Llanfairfechan. Fortunately for us we are heading in the opposite direction ..downhill on the final leg of the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Seaside Views</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seaside-Views-p-1742.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This section of the Llanfairfechan Walk is particularly pleasant  …there are great views of the Menai Strait and the Lavan Sands, the track is soft grassland ..and its downhill! ]]></description>
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					<title>Roman Road</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Roman-Road-p-1741.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Follow the Roman Road from Bwlch y Ddeufaen to the Finger Post at the Meeting of the Tracks.
The Roman Road ran from Caerhun in the Conwy Valley to Segontium in Caernarfon. 
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					<title>Meeting of the Tracks</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Meeting-of-the-Tracks-p-1740.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When walking along the Roman Road on the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk dont wander past this Finger Post else you will end up in Abergwyngregyn. Known as the “Meeting of the Tracks” because from this point tracks radiate off to Abergwyngregyn, Llanfairfechan, Rowen in the Conwy Valley and also ascend into the mountains. One track cuts across the side of Yr Orsedd to the summit of Drum, then onto the higher peaks of the Carneddau. ]]></description>
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					<title>Dinas Iron Age Hillfort</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dinas-Iron-Age-Hillfort-p-1739.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Dinas Iron Age Hillfort from some distance away on the Roman Road, part of the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk. The hillfort was probably built in the Iron Age and occupied into Roman times. ]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaenmawr Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenmawr-Mountain-p-1738.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Penmaenmawr Mountain as seen from the Roman Road behind the town of Llanfairfechan.]]></description>
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					<title>Carneddau Mountain Ponies</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carneddau-Mountain-Ponies-p-1737.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A mare and its foal graze on the heathland behind Llanfairfechan with the Menai Strait and the Irish Sea as a glorious backdrop. The wild mountain ponies roam the Carneddau Mountains and are rounded up just once each year. Local farmers have looked after this rare breed for generations.]]></description>
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					<title>Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen Standing Stone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen-Standing-Stone-p-1736.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The second and more square shaped standing stone at Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen stands close to the Roman Road that connects the Conwy Valley to Aber and all places west.]]></description>
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					<title>Wind in the Cotton Grass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wind-in-the-Cotton-Grass-p-1735.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Eriophorum vaginatum - Cotton Grass, pictured on the side of the Roman Road at Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen. ]]></description>
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					<title>Drosgyl</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Drosgyl-p-1734.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Drosgyl from the Roman Road at Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen. Walkers take this route to the summit of Drum.]]></description>
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					<title>Electricity Pylon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Electricity-Pylon-p-1733.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The electricity pylon or transmission tower could be referred to as the "elephant in the room" when talking of the Llanfairfechan Upland Trail. Sadly these monsters have been routed through this wild part of Wales. But I have to say that unlike an elephant in a room I didn't notice them at all while on the walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Foel Lwyd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Foel-Lwyd-p-1732.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This stone wall stretches upwards toward the summit of Foel Lwyd and on to Tal-y-Fan from Bwlch y Ddeufaen. But that walk is for another day.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Panoramic View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Panoramic-View-p-1731.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north from the Llanfairfechan Upland Path toward the Menai Strait and the Isle of Anglesey. The gulley of the Afon Ddu runs toward its outlet between Garreg Fawr and Dinas.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Mountain Ponies</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Mountain-Ponies-p-1730.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Getting close to Bwlch y Ddeufaen  we come across two of the Carneddau Welsh Mountain Ponies. Although wild the mare and foal appeared unfazed by our presence and seemed content to pose for a picture or two. The Welsh Mountain Ponies are Britain's only wild horses and can be found on the Carneddau mountains. ]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Mountain Pony Foal</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Mountain-Pony-Foal-p-1729.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Getting close to Bwlch y Ddeufaen we come across two of the Carneddau Welsh Mountain Ponies. Here we see this fine looking foal. ]]></description>
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					<title>Pylon Pass</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pylon-Pass-p-1728.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[From this point we take the trail to Bwlch y Ddeufaen (The pass of the two stones), or as I call it Pylon Pass, passing the lower slopes of Foel Lwyd.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmaenmawr Quarry</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmaenmawr-Quarry-p-1727.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north, with a high zoom level, from the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk toward the Penmaenmawr Granite Quarry. ]]></description>
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					<title>Northern Carneddau</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Northern-Carneddau-p-1726.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking south west from the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk toward the Roman Road and the Northern Carneddau with the lower slopes of Drosgl, Yr Orsedd and Foel Ganol. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan to Foel Lwyd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-to-Foel-Lwyd-p-1725.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This section of the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk heads toward the landmark of Foel Lwyd.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan Moorland</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-Moorland-p-1724.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north west from the Llanfairfechan Upland Trail toward a more bleak moorland outlook and the ridge above Penmaenmawr. ]]></description>
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					<title>Sheep Pens</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sheep-Pens-p-1723.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The typical upland sheep-pens as seen with a zoom lense from the Roman Road on the Bwlch-y-Deuffaen to Garreg Fawr section of the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan Sea View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-Sea-View-p-1722.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It is well worth pausing awhile on the Llanfairfechan Upland Trail and looking back to appreciate the view of the Menai Strait set between the lower slopes of Carreg Fawr and the scree covered hilltop of Dinas.]]></description>
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					<title>Upland Trail and Heathland</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Upland-Trail-and-Heathland-p-1721.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On reaching the upper ground there is a well defined track for the first section of the way toward Bwlch y Ddeufaen (Pass of the Two Stones). By now the landscape is made up of a few hawthorn trees, many boulders and the ubiquitous rushes. Although the land is now grazed by sheep and horses there are still remnants of the old heathlands with bilberry and western gorse. ]]></description>
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					<title>View of the Menai Strait</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-the-Menai-Strait-p-1720.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Rushes and stone walls are typical of the landscape between the lowland pastures and the uplands behind Llanfairfechan. In the valley between the headlands of Garreg Fawr and Dinas can be seen fine views of the Menai Strait.]]></description>
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					<title>High Lands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/High-Lands-p-1719.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A final steep section of the country track before the open spaces and moorland landscape of the uplands of Llanfairfechan.]]></description>
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					<title>Pleasant View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pleasant-View-p-1718.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tumbled down stone walls and hawthorn line the pathway to the uplands of Llanfairfechan.]]></description>
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					<title>Hazel Avenue</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hazel-Avenue-p-1717.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The pathway to the uplands of Llanfairfechan leads under a natural archway formed from a large oak and overhanging hazel.]]></description>
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					<title>Boulder Landscape</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Boulder-Landscape-p-1716.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The woodlands of the Nant-y-Coed nature reserve are sandwiched between the scree of the Dinas hillfort and the glacial melt boulders that border the edge of Afon Maes-y-bryn, close to the start of the Llanfairfechan Uplands Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Three Rivers</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Three-Rivers-p-1715.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rivers Afon Ddu and Afon Maes-y-Bryn flow from the Llanfairfechan uplands to become Two Streams before meeting the third river at "Three Streams" and forming the Afon Llanfairfechan.]]></description>
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					<title>Meadowland in North Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Meadowland-in-North-Wales-p-1714.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A small meadow leads toward the footbridge at the start of the Llanfairfechan walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Horned Sheep</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Horned-Sheep-p-1713.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We often here of the feral goats on the Great Orme but these horned sheep in a field alongside the Llanfairfechan Upland Walk looked impressive and were apparantly quite tame.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfairfechan Uplands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfairfechan-Uplands-p-1712.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llanfairfechan Uplands Walk demonstrates how quickly the landscape can change in a remarkably short space. From a wide variety of trees such as mountain ash, alder, hazel, willow, ash, oak, and sycamore in the lower valley changing to hawthorn, ivy and gorse as we climb the hillside to rush pastures or marsh grass, with small colonies of cotton grass and bracken on the uplands.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Upland Landscape</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Upland-Landscape-p-1711.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[At first glance this dead hawthorn tree, alongside the Llanfairfechan upland walk, appears to be in the process of resurrection but it is the ivy that is wrapped around the trunk of the tree that is being reborn. Contrary to popular belief ivy is not parasitic and does not directly affect the health of the trees it climbs. Ivy does not kill healthy trees. Ivy has its feeding roots anchored in the ground and simply uses the tree as a support to get to where it wants to go. And what a marvellous piece of natural sculpture the two plants make …who needs the Tate Gallery, come walking in North Wales!
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					<title>Valley Road Llanfairfechan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Valley-Road-Llanfairfechan-p-1710.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The road to a happy valley. Follow Valley Road in Llanfairfechan, in the shadow of Garreg Fawr, to the Three Streams and the Nant-y-Coed Nature Reserve. Park the car and take a walk through the valley to the uplands of North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Little Orme Viewpoint toward Nant y Gamar</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Orme-Viewpoint-toward-Nant-y-Gamar-p-1709.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Little Orme Viewpoint looking toward Mynydd Pant, Nant-y-Gamar, Bodafon Hall and Farm and Bodafon Fields.]]></description>
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					<title>Bodafon Fields</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodafon-Fields-p-1708.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bodafon Fields which are used for Fun days, Festivals, Car Boot Sales, Camping and Grazing the animals from Bodafon Farm Park.]]></description>
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					<title>Lugworms</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lugworms-p-1707.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These lugworms were dug up on Rhos-on-Sea / Colwyn Bay beach. The lugworm or sandworm is a large marine worm of the phylum Annelida. The castings, or curly worm like mounds of sand are a familiar sight on a beach at low tide but the worm itself is not seen except by those who dig the worm out of the sand for fishing bait. Although these days they are more often than not sucked out of the sand by a bicycle pump like contraption.]]></description>
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					<title>Queens Head Pub and Restaurant</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Queens-Head-Pub-and-Restaurant-p-1706.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[I have to admit I don't eat out a lot but I can personally recommend both the beer and the food at the Queens Head, Glanwydden, near Penrhyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Mochdre and the View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mochdre-and-the-View-p-1705.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Mochdre close to Colwyn Bay sits in the shadow of The View. The picture is taken from the graveyard at Llangwstenin Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Rest and be Thankful</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rest-and-be-Thankful-p-1704.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[After a climb to the top of the Marian in Llysfaen you are rewarded with a nice sit down and fabulous views of the rolling Welsh countryside. In the distance can be seen the tops of the Carneddau Mountains.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Cynfrans Church Llysfaen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Cynfrans-Church-Llysfaen-p-1703.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Cynfran's church at Llysfaen is a double-naved church that has undergone considerable restoration. The church is believed to have been founded in the 8th Century. The walls are almost certainly medieval, and internally there are re-used late medieval roof timbers.]]></description>
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					<title>Village Post Office</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Post-Office-p-1702.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llysfaen post office, close to St Cynfran's Church. Its good to see a village post office, part of the heart of the community.]]></description>
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					<title>Tabor Baptist Chapel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tabor-Baptist-Chapel-p-1701.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Tabor Baptist Chapel in Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay. Built in 1884.]]></description>
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					<title>Llysfaen Cliffs</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llysfaen-Cliffs-p-1700.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The cliffs south of the village of Llysfaen in North Wales. The cliffs at Castle Inn Quarry have been popular with rock climbers for many years.]]></description>
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					<title>Llysfaen Marian</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llysfaen-Marian-p-1699.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the Marian, or Mynydd Marian from the country lanes behind Old Colwyn.]]></description>
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					<title>St Johns Church Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Johns-Church-Colwyn-Bay-p-1698.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Once known as "Wesley's folly" today the spire of St. John's Church is one of the principle landmarks in Colwyn Bay. During its construction in the 1880’s the building funds ran out and the locals considered it mad to try and build a Church so large and majestic in such a small town as Colwyn Bay then was. But the Methodists were nothing if not determined and with the backing of the Wesleyan Conference they persisted with their dream of a Cathedral of English Methodism on the North Wales coast. The costs had already consumed £5,700 and, although it took several years, a further £4,750 was acquired to complete the scheme and the first service was held in the completed Church at Easter 1888.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhos-on-Sea Bowling Green</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhos-on-Sea-Bowling-Green-p-1697.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In these days of austerity and controversy over retirement ages playing bowls might not be an option. But if you are fortunate to have retired while you are fit and well then what could be more pleasant than playing a game of bowls at Rhos-on-Sea Bowling Green. ]]></description>
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					<title>Colwyn Bay Cricket Club</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Colwyn-Bay-Cricket-Club-p-1696.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Colwyn Bay Cricket Club isn't in Colwyn Bay ...its in Rhos-on-Sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhos on Sea Boat Trips</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhos-on-Sea-Boat-Trips-p-1695.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boat trips from the jetty at Rhos on Sea are becoming ever more popular with both anglers and folks who want to catch site of the sea life off the North Wales coast.]]></description>
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					<title>Golf by the Seaside</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Golf-by-the-Seaside-p-1694.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The golf course between Rhos-on-Sea and Penrhyn Bay sits below Bryn Pydew hill and close to the seashore at Rhos Point.]]></description>
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					<title>Bryn Pydew</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bryn-Pydew-p-1693.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking across Morfa Penrhyn toward Bryn Pydew and the Bryn Pydew Nature Reserve close to Penrhyn Bay, in North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Penrhyn Bay Beach and the Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penrhyn-Bay-Beach-and-the-Little-Orme-p-1692.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The white pebbles of Penrhyn Bay beach sweep toward the Little Orme in Penrhyn Bay, North Wales. The pebbles, and the breakwater in the background, were imported some years ago as a form of coast protection.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Mountains</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Mountains-p-1691.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Old Mill and the houses of Glanwydden hidden among the trees, against a backdrop of the Welsh Mountains.]]></description>
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					<title>Bay of Colwyn View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bay-of-Colwyn-View-p-1690.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bay of Colwyn, Rhos Point and the limestone headland of the Little Orme, as seen from Mynydd Marian, or as it is known locally "the Marian", above the village of Llysfaen.]]></description>
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					<title>Penrhyn Bay and the Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penrhyn-Bay-and-the-Little-Orme-p-1689.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The houses of Penrhyn Bay sit comfortably snuggled up against the lower slopes of the huge limestone headland of the Little Orme.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhos Point  Adventure</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhos-Point--Adventure-p-1688.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Rhos Point is a fascinating place to visit. Sitting between the harbour and seaside resort of Rhos-on-Sea and the larger resort of Llandudno, the point offers fine views of the North Wales coastline. A walk out to the point at a low spring tide reveals not only shipwrecks but an abundance of wildlife. Bird watchers have plenty to keep themselves occupied with Cormorants, Oystercatchers, Ringed Plover, Turnstones, and Purple Sandpipers. If you don't want to stray onto the shoreline then you can visit one of Wales' oldest places of Christian worship, Saint Trillo's Chapel on the promenade. Anglers are catered for at the Rhos Point Fishing Tackle Shop, and if getting on to the water takes your fancy you can buy a Sea Kayak in what was once the ticket office for Rhos-on-Sea Pier.]]></description>
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					<title>Gwydyr Forest Viewpoint</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gwydyr-Forest-Viewpoint-p-1687.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine views of Llanrwst and the Conwy Valley from a Gwydyr Forest viewpoint.]]></description>
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					<title>Forest Trails</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Forest-Trails-p-1686.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The celebrated landscapes of forest glades, pools and craggy outcrops with fine views attract walkers to the woodland paths of Gwydyr Forest, above the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Gwydyr Forest Trees</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gwydyr-Forest-Trees-p-1685.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Gwydyr Forest is criss crossed by tracks, old miners' paths, and, today, cycle trails. The forest is enjoyed by visitors who walk the trails to visit the old lead and zinc mines or simply to enjoy the beautiful views of the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Tal-y-Cafn Station</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tal-y-Cafn-Station-p-1684.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tal-y-Cafn Railway Station and level crossing in the hamlet of Tal-y-Cafn in the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Lakeside View in Gwydyr Forest</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lakeside-View-in-Gwydyr-Forest-p-1683.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward the hills of Creigiau Gleision from the banks of a dam in the Gwydyr Forest, above the Conwy Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanddulas Quarry Boat</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanddulas-Quarry-Boat-p-1682.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The boat leaves the western jetty, known as Raynes Jetty, at Llanddulas, North Wales. The limestone aggregates are exported from Raynes Quarry to various locations in the UK and the near-continent for use in the construction and chemical industries. Vessels up to 5000 dwt are loaded. Llanddulas Quarries have a history dating back to at least 1284 AD when the Bishop of Bangor was awarded the right to quarry the limestone from Llanddulas as a fee for christening the young King Edward 1 of England.]]></description>
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					<title>Lledr Valley Poppies</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lledr-Valley-Poppies-p-1681.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Welsh Poppies (Meconopsis cambrica) growing in Lledr Valley, North Wales, June 2010; orange poppies. The picture was taken in the garden of Dolmurgoch Cottage. It was a very dry winter, spring and early summer and the poppies sit against a backdrop of dryed out mosses on the stone wall. The mosses would more usually be a bright emerald green. ]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Poppy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Poppy-p-1680.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica) growing in Lledr Valley, North Wales, June 2010; orange poppy. The picture was taken in the garden of Dolmurgoch Cottage. The lane that runs from Pont y Pant Railway Station to Dolmurgoch is festooned with Welsh poppies and other wild flowers in early summer.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Trillo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Trillo-p-1679.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Trillo as depicted in a stained glass window of St Trillo's Chapel, Rhos on Sea, ... the altar is built directly over a pre-Christian holy well. ]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Elian</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Elian-p-1678.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Saint Elian, depicted in a stained glass window in Sant Trillo Capel, Rhos-on-Sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Holy Well of St Trillos</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Holy-Well-of-St-Trillos-p-1677.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Trillo's Holy Well in the chapel of Trillo at Rhos Point is a place of Christian worship. Pilgrims have visited this holy place to take the waters for over 1,500 years.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Gwynant campsite</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Gwynant-campsite-p-1676.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of Llyn Gwynant from the beautiful camp site.]]></description>
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					<title>Chapel of Saint Trillo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Chapel-of-Saint-Trillo-p-1675.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[You may read of small chapels but surely the old chapel of Saint Trillos in Rhos-on-Sea is one of the smallest in Britain. With just six seats there is barely room to hold an argument.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Village</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Village-p-1674.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Llanaelhaearn in the county of Gwynedd, North Wales. The Welsh village sits between the mountains of Yr Eifl, the Rivals, to the west and the hills of Moel pen-llechog, Gyrn Ddu and Moel Bronmiod to the north east.

Access to Pen Llyn the western end of the peninsula is via a road that weaves between the hills and on which road sits Llanaelhaearn. In byegone days pilgrims en-route from the west via Holywell, St Asaph and  Clynnog Fawr to the Holy Island of Bardsey would have rested in Llanaelhaearn. Today the old church of Saint Aelhaearn still offers spiritual comfort to the community but a telephone call is required to gain the keys to open the church door! |

Within the church grounds can be found evidence of a Christian occupation of Llanaelhaearn dating from as early as the 5th Century AD. Several stones with Latin inscriptions have survived the years and indeed it is thought one stone, the Melitus stone still stands in its original position.  |

But a short walk from the village provides evidence of even earlier settlements on the Llyn peninsula.  A path from the village climbs the slopes of Tre'r Ceiri, one of the three summits to Yr Eifl where can be found the remains of a prehistoric  settlement regarded as one of the best examples in Europe of an Iron Age hill fort.
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					<title>Melitus Early Christian Inscribed Stone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Melitus-Early-Christian-Inscribed-Stone-p-1673.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This early Christian inscribed stone sits alongside the pathway to Llanaelhaearn Church. The word Melitus is carved vertically into the stone. The melitus stone is an important stone as it is believed to be the original location of the 5th or 6th century grave stone.]]></description>
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					<title>Celtic Heritage</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Celtic-Heritage-p-1672.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Much is said of Celtic myths and legends but a walk to the summit of Tre'r Ceiri on Yr Eifl the mountain that broods over the village of Llanaelhaearn reveals Wales' true Celtic heritage. The remarkably preserved Iron Aged Hill Fort atop the mountain is one of Europe's best preserved prehistoric settlements.]]></description>
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					<title>In the Shadow of a Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/In-the-Shadow-of-a-Mountain-p-1671.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of east wall and north transept of St Aelhaearn Church in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd, with the scree covered mountain of Yr Eifl as a backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>St Aelhaearn Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Aelhaearn-Church-p-1670.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of gable of south transept of St Aelhaearn Church in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd.]]></description>
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					<title>Bellcote of Llanaelhaearn Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bellcote-of-Llanaelhaearn-Church-p-1669.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The bell-cote of Llanaelhaearn Church in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd.]]></description>
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					<title>Greater Black-backed Gull</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Greater-Black-backed-Gull-p-1668.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This Greater Black-backed Gull was photographed as it flew off from Colwyn Bay beach. Once rarely seen, a pair of Greater Black-backed Seagulls are now regular visitors to the beach at Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea. ]]></description>
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					<title>Penrhyn-side</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penrhyn-side-p-1667.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The hillside homes of Penrhynside as seen from the lower slopes of Mynydd Llanelian on the outskirts of Bryn-y-Maen.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Hill Fort</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Hill-Fort-p-1666.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On the scree-strewn summit, at a height of 485m, of Tre'r Ceiri is one of the best preserved Iron Age hillforts in Britain where round houses, gateways and ramparts can be seen in a remarkably intact condition. Tre'r Ceiri on the slopes of Yr Eifl, or The Rivals, is accessible from a layby close to the village of Llanaelhaearn.]]></description>
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					<title>Bellcote</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bellcote-p-1665.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The bellcote, or bell cote, on the top of the west gable wall of St Hywyn's Church Aberdaron.]]></description>
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					<title>Norman Arched Door</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Norman-Arched-Door-p-1664.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This fine 12th Century stone carved and arched doorway is found on Aberdaron parish church in West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Stoup</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stoup-p-1663.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This pre-reformation stone stoup is found in St Hywyn's Church Aberdaron, North West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Font</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Font-p-1662.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The stone font in Aberdaron parish church dates back to the 15th century.]]></description>
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					<title>18th Century Gravestone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/18th-Century-Gravestone-p-1661.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[An 18th Century memorial stone plastered into the wall of St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron. The memorial is to Elizabeth Jones who died in 1760.]]></description>
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					<title>6th Century Gravestones</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/6th-Century-Gravestones-p-1660.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Anelog Stones are two early 6th Century gravestones (with Latin inscriptions) found on the slopes of Mynydd Anelog near Aberdaron, and now to be seen in Aberdaron parish church. ]]></description>
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					<title>Nave</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nave-p-1659.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The south nave and central arcade of Saint Hwyn's Church in Aberdaron, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Aberdaron Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aberdaron-Church-p-1658.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The west walls of the double naved church of St Hwyn's  in Aberdaron, West Wales. The arched doorway is 12th Century.]]></description>
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					<title>Chest Tombs</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Chest-Tombs-p-1657.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Chest Tombs at St Hwyn's Church graveyard in Aberdaron, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Bardsey Island</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bardsey-Island-p-1656.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[For thousands of pilgrims this would have been the  first view of the holy island of Bardsey before their journey across the treacherous waters of Bardsey Sound.]]></description>
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					<title>Mynydd Bychestyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-Bychestyn-p-1655.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mynydd Bychestyn as seen from Pen-y-Cil close to the Llyn Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Trwyn Bychestyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trwyn-Bychestyn-p-1654.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Trwyn Bychestyn headland as seen from Pen-y-Cil and the Llyn Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Cegin Fawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cegin-Fawr-p-1653.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This little cafe in Aberdaron is reputedly 700 years old. What is certain is that the Cegin Fawr (Welsh: Big Kitchen) once supplied sustenance to pilgrims en route to the holy island of Bardsey. ]]></description>
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					<title>Seaside View in Aberdaron</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seaside-View-in-Aberdaron-p-1652.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A seaside view over the village of Abersoch toward the islands of Ynys Gwylan Fawr and Ynys Gwylan Fach.]]></description>
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					<title>Watersports in Aberdaron</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Watersports-in-Aberdaron-p-1651.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Canoeing and kayaking are ever growing sports in the clear blue waters of Aberdaron on the Llyn peninsula. But there is a much wider choice of water sports in Aberdaron on the Llyn peninsula. Sailing, surfing and body boarding to name just three. ]]></description>
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					<title>Sea Kayaking in Aberdaron Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sea-Kayaking-in-Aberdaron-Wales-p-1650.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sea kayaking and canoeing is an ever growing sport in the clear blue seas of Aberdaron on the Llyn peninsula.]]></description>
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					<title>Aberdaron Fish and Chip Shop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aberdaron-Fish-and-Chip-Shop-p-1649.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Aberdaron has all you need for a perfect holiday. Pubs with meals, corner shop, cafe, spar grocery store, and although it may be small... a great Fish and Chip shop.]]></description>
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					<title>Porth Oer</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porth-Oer-p-1648.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the headland overlooking Porth Oer beach on the west coast of Wales. Clear blue waters, white sands, and a squeak! Yes the sands at Porth Oer beach, or Whistling Sands beach, really do squeak underfoot. I found the squeak more pronounced when my feet were wet after coming out of the sea. ]]></description>
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					<title>Folds in the Landscape</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Folds-in-the-Landscape-p-1647.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the Llyn Coastal Path of the shoreline between Dinas Bach and Porth Oer. Note the folds in the landscape and what appears to be terracing where the land slopes down to the sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Turret of Mynydd Carreg</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Turret-of-Mynydd-Carreg-p-1646.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The turret of Mynydd Carreg, aviewing point on the west coast of Wales, close to the Lleyn Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Mynydd Carreg</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-Carreg-p-1645.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A herd of cattle resting on the lower slopes of Mynydd Carreg on the west coast of Wales, close to the Lleyn Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Porthor Cafe</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porthor-Cafe-p-1644.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The cafe at Porthor, or Porth Oer, or then again Whistling Sands. The cafe sits right on the beach and is seasonal. It supplies hot food, indeed you would be surprised at the variety of food and drinks on offer at the Porthor Cafe.]]></description>
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					<title>Anelog Mountain</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Anelog-Mountain-p-1643.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Geese guarding the way to Mynydd Anelog.]]></description>
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					<title>The Downside of Sea Kayaking</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Downside-of-Sea-Kayaking-p-1642.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What goes down must go back up. Yes this is the downside of sea kayaking, hauling the boat back uphill to the car park at Porth Oer.]]></description>
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					<title>Carreg y Trai</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carreg-y-Trai-p-1641.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rocks known as Carreg y Trai sit on the headland at Porth Oer close to the Llyn Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>West Coast of Llyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Coast-of-Llyn-p-1640.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This section of the Llyn Coastal Path on the west coast of the Llyn stretches from Dinas Bach through Whistling Sands and Porth y Wrach to Trwyn Glas.]]></description>
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					<title>Sea View on Lleyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sea-View-on-Lleyn-Peninsula-p-1639.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This beautiful sea view on the Lleyn Peninsula looks across the beach at Porth Oer toward Porth y Wrach.]]></description>
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					<title>Rock Pooling on Llyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rock-Pooling-on-Llyn-p-1637.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This may look more like a mad scramble for buried treasure, but no, in reality it is just a group of kids and their parents rock pooling on the beach at Whistling Sands, Porth Oer, on the Llyn Peninsula.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Peninsula Coastal View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Peninsula-Coastal-View-p-1636.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When walking north from Whistling Sands on the Llyn Coastal Path keep an eye open for this coastal view, as the gateway in the picture leads to the correct route north. It is possible to continue the walk north via the coastline by keeping close to the cliff tops and ignoring this gate, but this will only cause problems further along the route with barbed wire fences and dangerous cliff top scrambles.   ]]></description>
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					<title>Footpath Buttercups</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Footpath-Buttercups-p-1635.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Buttercups alongside the footpath on the way from the country lane in Lleyn toward the beach at Whistling Sands.]]></description>
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					<title>Hedgerow Flowers in Llyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hedgerow-Flowers-in-Llyn-p-1634.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately as of 2010 the Llyn Coastal Path does not actually follow the line of the coast for its full length. For various reasons some landowners prefer to keep their land private. Fortunately this gives us the opportunity to walk the old country lanes and to enjoy the beauty of the hedgerow flowers in Llyn. On this section between Porth Oer and Porth Iago we can see an abundance of buttercups and red campion. ]]></description>
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					<title>Dyllborth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dyllborth-p-1633.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Dyllborth is an inlet close to the popular beach of Porth Iago on the Lleyn peninsuls.]]></description>
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					<title>Coastal Views</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Coastal-Views-p-1632.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are grand coastal views on the Llyn peninsula, and this view at Porth Iago was improved by the addition of a lolly ice. Yes fortunately for me there was a lady selling ice creams from a trailer on the day I visited Porth Iago.]]></description>
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					<title>Porth lago</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porth-lago-p-1631.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The beautiful cove of Porth lago has the drawback associated with most coves ... the climb back up to the car park after a great day on the beach!]]></description>
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					<title>Kayaking on the Lleyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Kayaking-on-the-Lleyn-Peninsula-p-1630.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sea Kayaking and canoeing at Porth Iago on the west coast of the Llyn peninsula, North West Wales. Who could resist the opportunity to paddle such clean coastal waters?]]></description>
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					<title>Porth Iago</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porth-Iago-p-1629.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Porth Iago is a beautiful cove with white sands and clear blue waters on the Llyn Peninsula West Wales. Access is via a farmyard where a small fee is paid for parking and access to the beach. The clean waters invite both bathers and watersports enthusiasts including sea kayaks and canoes. The rocky headland, Dinas, is popular with anglers.]]></description>
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					<title>Graig Ddu</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Graig-Ddu-p-1628.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Graig Ddu at Porth Iago, sometimes Porth Lago, on the coast of the Llyn peninsula. Mynydd Anelog and Mynydd Mawr can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Porth Iago Fishing</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porth-Iago-Fishing-p-1627.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rock headland of Dinas at Porth Iago is a popular mark for anglers on the west coast of the Lleyn peninsula. Porth Iago is a south west facing cove beach very popular with families in the summer months, which can itself produce the occasional bass and coalfish. Access to the beach and indeed the rocks for fishing is by permission of the farmer at Ty Mawr and is restricted to the hours of daylight only. Pollack, wrasse, bull huss, and  mackerel are all caught off Dinas.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Graig Ddu to Maen Mellt</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Graig-Ddu-to-Maen-Mellt-p-1626.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the headland at Graig Ddu toward Dinas and Maen Mellt.]]></description>
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					<title>Lleyn Coast</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lleyn-Coast-p-1625.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rocky coast between Porth y Wrach and Porth Iago is popular with anglers on the Llyn peninsula. From Trwyn Glas, Porth Llwynog, Ogof Lliant-glas and Ogof Newry to Graig Ddu at Porth Iago the rocky coast is washed by clear blue seas. There must have been many shipwrecks along this rugged coastline. Indeed this rocky outcrop close to Porth y Wrach could be mistaken for the wreck of a Second World War battleship.]]></description>
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					<title>Craggy Coastline</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Craggy-Coastline-p-1624.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The craggy coastline between Porth Oer and Porth Iago is popular with anglers on the Llyn peninsula. From Trwyn Glas, Porth Llwynog, Ogof Lliant-glas and Ogof Newry to Graig Ddu the rocky coastline is washed by the clear blue sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Good Place to Fish</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Good-Place-to-Fish-p-1623.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This angler thinks he's found a good place to fish on the Llyn peninsula, close to Trwyn Glas between Porth y Wrach and Porth Iago.]]></description>
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					<title>Secluded Cove at Porth Oer</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Secluded-Cove-at-Porth-Oer-p-1622.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Close up of the secluded cove at Porth Oer with golden sands and turquoise sea. Access is via a steep grassy bank so I'm afraid it is only suitable for those who are sure of foot.]]></description>
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					<title>Secluded Cove on Llyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Secluded-Cove-on-Llyn-p-1621.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Should the beach at Whistling Sands appear overcrowded a short walk along the beach reveals an often secluded little cove with golden sands and turquoise sea.]]></description>
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					<title>Whistling Sands Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Whistling-Sands-Beach-p-1620.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Whistling Sands beach, Porth Oer, with Mynydd Carreg, a popular viewpoint as a backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Headland at Porth Oer</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Headland-at-Porth-Oer-p-1619.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Clear blue sea and rocky headland at the northern end of Porth Oer beach on the Llyn peninsula. Unfortunately the Llyn Coastal Path does not continue north along the cliff tops, but rather it cuts inland after leaving Porth Oer and rejoins the coast at Porth Widlin. An unofficial trail does continue alongside the cliff tops for a short way but soon comes to an abrupt end with barbed wire fences.]]></description>
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					<title>Whistling Sands</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Whistling-Sands-p-1618.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Golden sands, a clear blue sea, what more could you want ...well a pleasant little cafe would be nice. And here on Porth Oer beach in Llyn, or Whistling Sands as it is known, there is a great little cafe. I can personally recommend their Cornish pasty!
And yes its true the sands really do make a noise when you walk on them ...well more of a squeak than a whistle.]]></description>
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					<title>Wild Flowers</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wild-Flowers-p-1617.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A glorious display of wild flowers in the hedgerows of the Llyn peninsula in early summer. Buttercups and campions line the country lanes making a fantastic free show .....who needs the Chelsea Flower Show!]]></description>
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					<title>Bardsey Sound</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bardsey-Sound-p-1616.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boat trips make regular trips across the treacherous waters of Bardsey Sound to Bardsey Island, weather permitting of course. You may see the fabulous diversity of seabirds, seals and dolphins, spectacular scenery and you will gain an insight into the fascinating maritime history of the islands and coast.]]></description>
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					<title>West Wales Clifftop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/West-Wales-Clifftop-p-1615.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the top of the cliffs at Pen-y-cil headland close to the tip of the Llyn peninsula. Bardsey Island can be seen on the horizon.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Cattle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Cattle-p-1614.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Cattle seeking shade in early summer in a field close to the Llyn Coastal Path in West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>View toward Mynydd Anelog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-toward-Mynydd-Anelog-p-1613.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward Mynydd Anelog from the Llyn Coastal Path on the Llyn Peninsula Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Fishing on the Llyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fishing-on-the-Llyn-Peninsula-p-1612.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Anglers fishing from the pre cambrian rocks that form Trwyn Maen Melyn on the Llyn Peninsula. In byegone days pilgrims would set sail from these rocks across the treacherous waters of Bardsey Sound en route to the Holy Island of Bardsey. ]]></description>
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					<title>Pre Cambrian Rocks</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pre-Cambrian-Rocks-p-1611.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Pre Cambrian rocks that form Trwyn Maen Melyn on the Llyn Peninsula, North West Wales. The rocks are Precambrian (Gwna Melange) interspersed with white quartzite blocks and sandstone ..among others. Rare coastal plants can be found clinging to the rock face even in this harsh environment.]]></description>
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					<title>Path to Saint Mary's Well</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Path-to-Saint-Mary's-Well-p-1610.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Mynydd y Gwyddel toward Trwyn Maen Melyn. The path to Saint Mary's Well can be seen in the hollow below.]]></description>
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					<title>Singing Sheep</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Singing-Sheep-p-1609.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[I could swear this sheep was singing a song ...well humming it then. She appeared to be mistress of all she surveyed, the ruler of her domain.

We'll keep a welcome in the hillside.
We'll keep a welcome in the Vale
This land you knew will still be singing
When you come home again to Wales.

This land of song will keep a welcome
And with a love that never fails,
We'll kiss away each hour of hiraeth
When you come home again to Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Trwyn Maen Melyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trwyn-Maen-Melyn-p-1608.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Trwyn Maen Melyn, Yellow Stone Point, as seen from  Mynydd y Gwyddel close to the Llyn coastal path in West Wales. Trwyn Maen Melyn is an interesting mix of rocks but great care is needed if traversed. The rocks are Precambrian (Gwna Melange) interspersed with white quartzite blocks and sandstone among others. The point is popular with anglers but I have to say I don't recommend it as the rocks, even in dry conditions, are treacherous.]]></description>
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					<title>Porth Felen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porth-Felen-p-1607.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The inlet of Porth Felen as seen from the popular viewpoint of Mynydd y Gwyddel, or the Irishman's Mountain, close to the Llyn coastal path in West Wales. Carreg Ddu can be seen in the distance.]]></description>
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					<title>Bardsey Island</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bardsey-Island-p-1606.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bardsey Island as seen from the popular viewpoint of Mynydd y Gwyddel, or the Irishman's Mountain, close to the Llyn coastal path in West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Trwyn y Gwyddel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trwyn-y-Gwyddel-p-1605.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Trwyn y Gwyddel, or Irishman's Point (nose) as seen from the Llyn coastal path, with Bardsey Island on the horizon.]]></description>
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					<title>Grazing Sheep</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Grazing-Sheep-p-1604.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Grazing sheep alongside the Llyn coastal path in West Wales against a backdrop of Ynys Enlli or Bardsey Island.]]></description>
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					<title>Wild Flowers in West Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wild-Flowers-in-West-Wales-p-1603.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sheep's-bit, Jasione montana, found by the Llyn Coastal Path in West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Buttercups and Bluebells</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Buttercups-and-Bluebells-p-1602.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a walk on the Llyn Coastal Path in spring and early summer and enjoy the array of buttercups, bluebells and a wide range of meadow and hedgerow flowers that grow along the west coast of Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Path of Gold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Path-of-Gold-p-1601.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Follow the Path of Gold to St Mary's Well at Braich-y-Pwll. The common gorse plant may be a nuisance to farmers but it can still be attractive to the eye. This narrow path skirted with golden gorse bushes leads to Saint Mary's Well, close to the Llyn Coastal Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Lillypond</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lillypond-p-1600.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A lilypond alongside the route of the walk to St Mary's Well in West Wales. Pity the lilies were not out! Mynydd Alenog can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Buttercup Lane</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Buttercup-Lane-p-1599.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Buttercups and wild flowers line the country lanes in spring and early summer on the Llyn peninsula near Aberdaron.]]></description>
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					<title>Country Lane on Llyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Country-Lane-on-Llyn-p-1598.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Renovated cottages on a country lane close to the coastal path on the Llyn peninsula, West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Bardsey Island and Brown Bull</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bardsey-Island-and-Brown-Bull-p-1597.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A big brown bull in a field alongside the Llyn Coastal Path. Across Bardsey Sound can be seen the holy isle of Bardsey.]]></description>
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					<title>Farm Gate</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Farm-Gate-p-1596.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Farm gates on the way from Trwyn Bychestan to Mynydd y Gwyddel on the Llyn Peninsula Walk. ]]></description>
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					<title>Way to St Marys Well</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Way-to-St-Marys-Well-p-1595.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The path from Trwyn Bychestan toward Saint Mary's Holy Well on the Llyn Peninsula. In the distance can be seen Mynydd Anelog.]]></description>
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					<title>Ynys Enlli</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ynys-Enlli-p-1594.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the summit of Pen-y-clip of Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli), Bardsey Sound, Trwyn Bychestan and the inlet at Parwyd on the Llyn Peninsula. ]]></description>
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					<title>Kayaking on Llyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Kayaking-on-Llyn-Peninsula-p-1593.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the summit of Pen-y-clip of Kayakers braving the waters of Bardsey Sound. The kayak can be seen rounding Trwyn Bychestan at the entrance to the bay at Parwyd on the Llyn Peninsula.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Peninsula Trail</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Peninsula-Trail-p-1592.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A close up of walkers approaching the summit of the Pen-y-clip headland on the Llyn Peninsula Trail in West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Pen-y-cil Cliffs</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-y-cil-Cliffs-p-1591.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking over the edge of the Pen-y-cil headland, on the Llyn Walk, into the surging waters of Bardsey Sound and the dramatic cliff formations.]]></description>
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					<title>Rocky Headland Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rocky-Headland-Walk-p-1590.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rocky limestone headland at Pen-y-cil on the tip of the Lleyn peninsula. A group of walkers can be seen as they cross over the brow of the hill at the top right of the picture.]]></description>
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					<title>Carreg Ddu</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carreg-Ddu-p-1589.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Bardsey Island from Pen-y-Cil on the tip of the Llyn peninsula. Carreg Ddu (Black Rock), a rocky islet on the middle right of the picture, is washed by the treacherous currents of Bardsey Sound.]]></description>
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					<title>Holy Island</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Holy-Island-p-1588.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The first view of the holy island of Bardsey, or Ynys Enlli, on the edge of Wales.  A place of pilgrimage for a thousand years, the island is said to be the burial place of twenty thousand saints.]]></description>
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					<title>Tip of Llyn Peninsula</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tip-of-Llyn-Peninsula-p-1587.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Track between Hen Borth and Pen-y-Cil close to Llyn coast trail, or the Edge of Wales Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Hen Borth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hen-Borth-p-1586.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The old port, or harbour, of Hen Borth close to the tip of the Llyn peninsula. Fine views can be seen from the coastal path in West Wales. Small beaches, or coves, on the Welsh coastline would be known as "porths", ports or harbours from where goods could be imported and exported.]]></description>
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					<title>Pen-y-Cil Headland</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-y-Cil-Headland-p-1585.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sheep tracks cross among the limestone rocks at Pen-y-Cil headland, the most southern point of the Llyn peninsula.]]></description>
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					<title>Pen y Cil</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-y-Cil-p-1584.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A slight detour from the Llyn coastal path leads to the Pen y Cil headland with interesting limestone rock formations and soft grassy tracks.]]></description>
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					<title>Walk in West Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walk-in-West-Wales-p-1583.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Rocky headlands near Hen Borth, the old harbour, on the Llyn Coastal Path in West Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Coastal View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Coastal-View-p-1582.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Remains of an old harbour below the cliffs on the coastal path at Aberdaron.]]></description>
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					<title>Sea View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sea-View-p-1581.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Two walkers on the Llyn Coastal Path enjoying a fine sea view of the two islands of Ynys Gwilan-Fawr and Ynys Gwilan-Bach.]]></description>
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					<title>Pathway to Paradise</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pathway-to-Paradise-p-1580.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The pathway around the headland on the Llyn Coastal Trail in West Wales. This short section of the path, bordered with golden gorse flowers in early summer, has been renewed with a large gauge gravel stone. The route to Bardsey Island, part of the Pilgrim’s Trail, may often be described as the gateway to paradise but you have to go through purgatory to get there these days. Well, yes, I am exaggerating but those stones blistered my feet so bad I had difficulty finishing the walk!]]></description>
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					<title>Clifftop Walk in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Clifftop-Walk-in-Wales-p-1579.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward Aberdaron from the Llyn Coastal Walk on the cliff tops close to Porth Meudwy.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Footpath </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Footpath--p-1578.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These steps at Porth Meudwy are probably the most difficult section of the walk from Aberdaron to St Mary's Well, via the coastal path route.]]></description>
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					<title>Porth Meudwy Fishing Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porth-Meudwy-Fishing-Harbour-p-1577.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Porth Meudwy is more than just a picturesque cove. It is also a busy little fishing harbour. Boats set out to Cardigan Bay in search for bass and mackerel, although the main commercial catches are lobsters and crabs. Most of the lobsters are exported while crabs are served in local restaurants.]]></description>
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					<title>Bay of Aberdaron</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bay-of-Aberdaron-p-1576.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[First sight of the two islands of Ynys Gwylan-fawr and Ynys Gwylan-bach in the Bay of Aberdaron, as seen from the Lleyn Coast Path.]]></description>
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					<title>Rocky Coastline</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rocky-Coastline-p-1575.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A cormorant sits on a rocky outcrop close to Porth Meudwy on the Llyn Peninsula Coastal Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Aberdaron Seaside</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aberdaron-Seaside-p-1574.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The seaside at Aberdaron as seen from the Llyn Coastal Path. The beach and seaside is popular with bathers, rock poolers, body board surfers, and a variety of boating enthusiasts. Sailing boats, jet skis, fishing boats, sea kayaks and canoes sail in the clear blue waters. Races take place with the traditional Llyn clinker boats every other Saturday throughout the summer on Aberdaron waterfront.]]></description>
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					<title>Start of the Aberdaron to St . Mary's Well Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Start-of-the-Aberdaron-to-St-.-Mary's-Well-Walk-p-1573.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The walk to St Marys Well leaves Aberdaron in a westerly direction. Climb the hill as far the Dwyros campsite then branch left along this track.]]></description>
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					<title>Lledr Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lledr-Valley-p-1572.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Lledr Valley in North Wales is dominated by Moel Siabod, which at 872m is the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range. The Afon Lledr meanders through the upper valley before tumbling over the dramatic falls close to Pont-y-Pant. ]]></description>
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					<title>Eroded Statue of the Virgin</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Eroded-Statue-of-the-Virgin-p-1571.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Above the door of the 15th century south porch of All Saints Church, Gresford is a small niche with an ogee canopy containing a badly eroded statue of the Virgin. ]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Animal on Welsh Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Animal-on-Welsh-Church-p-1570.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[String course of carved animals on the late medieval church of All Saints Church, Gresford. The scampering animals are common to most of the "Stanley" churches in North East Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Animals on Medieval Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Animals-on-Medieval-Church-p-1569.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[String course of carved animals on the late medieval church of All Saints Church, Gresford. The scampering animals are common to most of the "Stanley" churches in North East Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Stained Glass Window Gresford</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stained-Glass-Window-Gresford-p-1568.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stained glass window in the Lady Chapel of All Saint's Church, Gresford, near Wrexham.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint George</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-George-p-1567.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A statue of St George slaying the dragon positioned on the north porch of All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Crenellations</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Crenellations-p-1566.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Crenellations (also called battlements or castellations) on All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales. Crenellations were originally designed for defensive architecture such as that of city walls or castles. They comprise a parapet (i.e. a short wall), in which portions have been cut out at intervals to allow the discharge of arrows or other missiles. These cut-out portions form crenels and the solid widths between the crenels are called merlons. Architects eventually used the crenellations as a purely decorative feature throughout the Decorated and Perpendicular periods, as with the south wall of All Saints Church, Gresford.]]></description>
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					<title>Scaffold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Scaffold-p-1565.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Scaffold envelopes the tower of All Saint's Church Gresford, North Wales. The Peal of Bells at All Saints Church is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Scaffold</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Scaffold-p-1565.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Scaffold envelopes the tower of All Saint's Church Gresford, North Wales. The Peal of Bells at All Saints Church is one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Romano British Altar Stone</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Romano-British-Altar-Stone-p-1564.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On the north wall of All Saint's Church Gresford is an ancient stone, excavated near the east wall, and believed to be part of a Romano British altar. A carved figure with shears may be Atropos who cut the fate of life.]]></description>
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					<title>Bearded Peasant  Carving</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bearded-Peasant--Carving-p-1563.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carving of bearded peasant figure on All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Nave</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nave-p-1562.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nave of All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales. The picture shows the chandelier, camberbeam ceiling, carved screen, clerestory windows, arcades and the east window.]]></description>
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					<title>Trevor Chapel Gresford Church North Wales. </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trevor-Chapel-Gresford-Church-North-Wales.--p-1561.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine sculpted and colourful effigies of Richard and Katherine Trevor are displayed within the south chapel - also known as the Trevor Chapel, of Gresford Church, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Katherine Trevor Memorial Gresford Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Katherine-Trevor-Memorial-Gresford-Church-p-1560.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine memorial to Katherine Trevor displayed within the south chapel - also known as the Trevor Chapel, of Gresford Church, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Misericords or Mercy Seats</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Misericords-or-Mercy-Seats-p-1559.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[All Saints Church, Gresford is host to a good collection of elaborate screens and stalls that date from the 15th Century. Among the collection can be found rows of misericords or mercy seats with fine carvings.
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					<title>Gresford Colliery Disaster Memorial</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gresford-Colliery-Disaster-Memorial-p-1558.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A mural commemorating the Gresford Colliery disaster of 1934 can be found within the Trevor Chapel of Gresford Parish Church. ]]></description>
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					<title>Memorial in Trevor Chapel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Memorial-in-Trevor-Chapel-p-1557.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine sculpted and colourful effigies are displayed within the south chapel of All Saint's Church, Gresford. This monument celebrates Sion Trevor Trevalyn.... who appears to be a medieval magician!]]></description>
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					<title>Painting of Last Supper.</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Painting-of-Last-Supper.-p-1556.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Painting of Last Supper in Chancel of All Saint's Church, Gresford, near Wrexham, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Carving of Medieval Knight in Armour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Carving-of-Medieval-Knight-in-Armour-p-1555.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A stone carving of a medieval knight in armour on All Saint's Church, Gresford, near Wrexham, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Henry Tudor Stone Carving</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Henry-Tudor-Stone-Carving-p-1554.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A stone carving believed by some to be of Henry Tudor, King of England, on All Saint's Church, Gresford, near Wrexham, North Wales. Margaret Beaufort the mother of Henry Tudor was, with her husband Lord Stanley, a benefactor to All Saint's Church following Henry's accession to the throne of England in 1485.]]></description>
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					<title>Demonic Grotesque Stone Carving Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Demonic-Grotesque-Stone-Carving-Wales-p-1553.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A very strange looking, strange even in the strange world of grotesque stone carvings, demonic grotesque stone carving on Gresford Church, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Grotesque Stone Carving on Welsh Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Grotesque-Stone-Carving-on-Welsh-Church-p-1552.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A grotesque stone carving on All Saint's Church Gresford. The pose suggests a watered down version of the Sheela na Gig stone carvings (once thought to be pornographic) to be found in some Welsh border churches.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Church Stone Carving</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Church-Stone-Carving-p-1551.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone carving of pop eyed fool on the north wall of All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Drunken Nun</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Drunken-Nun-p-1550.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone carving of drunken nun or at least an ale drinking nun on the north wall of All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Crenellations and Pinnacles</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Crenellations-and-Pinnacles-p-1549.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[East wall of All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales. Carved sandstone crenellations and pinnacles on this late medieval Welsh church. The peel of bells of All Saint's Church was known as one of the Seven Wonder's of Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Decoration on Medieval Church in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Decoration-on-Medieval-Church-in-Wales-p-1548.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Detail of wooden carving to camberbeam ceiling on the late medieval church of All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Demonic Stone Carving in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Demonic-Stone-Carving-in-Wales-p-1547.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This evil looking demonic stone carving forms the base stone to a sandstone window arch on All Saint's Church Gresford, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Camberbeam Ceiling</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Camberbeam-Ceiling-p-1546.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The panelled and ornamented camberbeam ceiling of the chancel in all Saint's Church Gresford, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Head on Gresford Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Head-on-Gresford-Church-p-1545.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ale drinker or drunkard carved stone headstop to a window arch at All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Gresford Church 14th Century Heraldic Slab</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gresford-Church-14th-Century-Heraldic-Slab-p-1544.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[On the north wall of All Saint's Gresford, beneath the fourth window from the west there is a recess with a moulded, peaked arch and a 14th Century heraldic slab beneath. The stone bears a shield decorated with acorns and foliage and at the foot a lion's face. A latin inscription proclaims "Here lies Gronwy (Gronw) son of Iorwerth whose soul may God absolve"
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					<title>15th Century Stone Font</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/15th-Century-Stone-Font-p-1543.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This 15th Century carved stone font is in the rear of the nave of All Saint's Church, Gresford. ]]></description>
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					<title>15th Century Carved Screen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/15th-Century-Carved-Screen-p-1542.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A 15th Century English style carved screen between the nave and the chancel of All Saint's Church, Gresford, North Wales. ]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Effigy in All Saints  Gresford</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Effigy-in-All-Saints--Gresford-p-1541.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Madoc ap Llywelyn. On the south wall of All Saints Church, Gresford, is to be found a recess with a stone effigy attired in chain mail, with sword and shield. At the back of the recess is a long stone with a continuous pattern of plain shields in quatrefoils. A latin inscription reads "Here lies Madoc ap Llywelyn .... " who is said to have died in 1331. A Welsh document describes him as "the best man that ever was in Maelor Gymraeg".  
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					<title>Stone Effigy of Sir David Hamner</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Effigy-of-Sir-David-Hamner-p-1538.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Within All Saint's Church Gresford, along the North Wall, can be found 14th Century effigy fragments whose dress suggests the wardrobe of a judge. It is thought that it represents Sir David Hamner whose son John married Eva grand-daughter of Gronw ap Iorwerth.
Close by there are a number of mural tablets, mainly marble and three of 18th Century date, together with some 19th Century and 20th Century brasses.]]></description>
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					<title>Dinorwic Slate Quarries</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dinorwic-Slate-Quarries-p-1537.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from above the Australia level of the Dinorwic Slate Quarries with Snowdon in the distance.]]></description>
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					<title>Water Spout  in Llandudno Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Water-Spout--in-Llandudno-Bay-p-1536.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking out from above Craig y Don, Llandudno towards a Water Spout in Llandudno Bay]]></description>
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					<title>Tombs with a View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tombs-with-a-View-p-1535.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Views of the Rhinog range of mountains from St Madryn's graveyard, Trawsfynydd.]]></description>
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					<title>St Madryn's Circular Churchyard Wall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Madryn's-Circular-Churchyard-Wall-p-1534.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The wall of St Madryn's Church showing the outline of the historic circular churchyard. Although Christianity was brought to Trawsfynydd in 570 AD some believe a circular churchyard can be evidence of what was previously a pagan place of worship.]]></description>
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					<title>Bell Tower of Trawsfynydd Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bell-Tower-of-Trawsfynydd-Church-p-1533.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The west gable and Bell Tower of Trawsfynydd Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Church of  St Madryn </title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-of--St-Madryn--p-1532.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The porch and south wall of St Madryn's Church, a typical Welsh double naved church in Trawsfynydd, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Hereford Cathedral</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hereford-Cathedral-p-1531.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The City of Hereford is world-renowned for its 11th Century Cathedral. Hereford Cathedral is home to the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world dating from the 13th century. The cathedral is also guardian of the world's largest surviving Chained Library, which holds over 1,500 books ranging from the 8th century to the 19th century. Hereford Cathedral sits on the banks of the River Wye, close to the popular Wye Valley Trail, making this medieval cathedral a pleasant stop off point while walking the Wye Valley and the county of Herefordshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Royal Parade Ross on Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Royal-Parade-Ross-on-Wye-p-1530.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The sun sets on a row of houses in Ross-on-Wye. If my memory serves me well it is Royal Parade at the end of St Mary's Street.]]></description>
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					<title>Gazebo Tower, Ross-on-Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gazebo-Tower,-Ross-on-Wye-p-1529.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The impressive looking Gazebo Tower in St Mary's Street Ross-on-Wye. Along with the mock gothic town walls the tower was built relatively recently, in 1833, and the tower was originally known as "Collins Tower." ]]></description>
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					<title>Broad Street,  Ross on Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Broad-Street,--Ross-on-Wye-p-1528.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking south along Broad Street, Ross-on-Wye, toward Market House, which was built between 1650 and 1654. The upper storey of the Market House now houses a Heritage Centre. Regular markets are still held at the Market House end of Broad Street.]]></description>
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					<title>Horse and Jockey Ross-on-Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Horse-and-Jockey-Ross-on-Wye-p-1527.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The colourful pub sign of the Horse and Jockey Ross-on-Wye.]]></description>
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					<title>Plague Cross Ross-on-Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Plague-Cross-Ross-on-Wye-p-1526.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Plague Cross, a stone memorial to victims of the plague, is found in the grounds of St Mary the Virgin Church in Ross on Wye. The Black Death decimated much of England and Wales and struck the town of Ross-on-Wye in 1637. The 315 unfortunate victims were buried at night in unmarked pits nearby and the memorial was erected soon after. ]]></description>
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					<title>St Mary the Virgin Ross on Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Mary-the-Virgin-Ross-on-Wye-p-1525.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The anglican parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Ross on Wye, sits high above the banks of the River Wye. The tower and spire of St Mary's can be seen from miles around.]]></description>
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					<title>Ross-on-Wye Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ross-on-Wye-Church-p-1524.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The spire of Saint Mary the Virgin, the parish church of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, as seen through the trees from the banks of the River Wye. The spire, towering 205 feet into the air, can be seen from miles around as a welcome to worshippers and visitors.]]></description>
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					<title>River Wye at Ross-on-Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Wye-at-Ross-on-Wye-p-1522.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sunset on the banks of the River Wye at Rope Walk in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Riverside</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Riverside-p-1521.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Seats on the river bank at Rope Walk Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Historic Town Square</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Historic-Town-Square-p-1520.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The town square Ross on Wye. The red sandstone 'Market House' was built in the mid 17th Century to replace an older building and is still in use as a market place to this day.]]></description>
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					<title>Black and White Houses</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Black-and-White-Houses-p-1519.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Magnificent Black and White half-timbered houses line the streets in the old market town of Ludlow Shropshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Ludlow Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ludlow-Castle-p-1518.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ludlow Castle was built as a Norman Fortress, both to hold on to power against the English and later as a defence against the unconquered Welsh across the border. The castle was extended over the centuries to become a fortified Royal Palace. ]]></description>
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					<title>Shropshire Market Town</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Shropshire-Market-Town-p-1517.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Shopping among the market stalls in the narrow lanes of Church Street and Harp Lane in the old market town of Ludlow, Shropshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Broad Street Ludlow</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Broad-Street-Ludlow-p-1516.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from Silk Mill Lane to Broad Street and the Butter Market in Ludlow, Shropshire.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Border Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Border-Castle-p-1515.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[One of the stone tower's that form part of the defence works of Ludlow Castle, Shropshire. The west-facing tower overlooks the River Teme and offers protection from the Welsh invaders. ]]></description>
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					<title>Historic Border Town</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Historic-Border-Town-p-1514.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from behind the cannon in Castle Square Ludlow, a historic Shropshire border town. The military hardware stands as evidence of the troubled times of these ancient Welsh Border towns, where the English built the castles, the Welsh knocked them down, and in between they fought each other!]]></description>
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					<title>Lake Sailing Club</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lake-Sailing-Club-p-1513.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llyn Brenig Sailing Club on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Garn Prys</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Garn-Prys-p-1512.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View of Garn Prys from Rhydlydan on the A5 road North Wales close to Pentrefoelas.]]></description>
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					<title>Walking Trails at Llyn Brenig</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walking-Trails-at-Llyn-Brenig-p-1511.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There a number of great walks at Llyn Brenig in North Wales. Picnic tables at the lakeside offer views of the Llyn Brenig Sailing Club members messing about in their boats.]]></description>
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					<title>Lakeside Picnic Spot at Llyn Brenig</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lakeside-Picnic-Spot-at-Llyn-Brenig-p-1510.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llyn Brenig above the Denbigh moors offers a wide range of family walks with the added luxury of pleasant lakeside picnic spots.]]></description>
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					<title>Lakeside Mountain Bike Trails</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lakeside-Mountain-Bike-Trails-p-1509.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The lakeside trails at Llyn Brenig in North Wales are popular with walkers and mountain bikers. There is a good choice of trails with different levels of difficulty. Nearest towns and villages include Cerrigydrudion, Denbigh and Ruthin.]]></description>
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					<title>Green Man Gardener</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Green-Man-Gardener-p-1508.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Green Man rolling the grass in Leominster Priory Gardens.]]></description>
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					<title>Leominster War Memorial</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Leominster-War-Memorial-p-1507.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Leominster War Memorial in the gardens of St Peter and St Pauls Priory Church, Leominster. ]]></description>
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					<title>Grotesque Head  on Leominster Priory</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Grotesque-Head--on-Leominster-Priory-p-1506.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A stone carving in sandstone of a Grotesque Head used as a keystone to a window hood on Leominster Priory.]]></description>
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					<title>Monks Head on Leominster Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Monks-Head-on-Leominster-Church-p-1505.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A stone carving in red sandstone of a Monk's Head used as a headstop to a window on Leominster Priory Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Carving of Queens Head</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Carving-of-Queens-Head-p-1504.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A stone carving in red sandstone of a Queen's Head used as a headstop to a window on Leominster Priory. It looks very much like Queen Victoria to me.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Carving of Kings Head</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Carving-of-Kings-Head-p-1503.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A stone carving in red sandstone of a King's Head used as a headstop to a window on Leominster Priory.]]></description>
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					<title>Gargoyle on Leominster Priory</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gargoyle-on-Leominster-Priory-p-1502.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone carving of Gargoyle on Leominster Priory.]]></description>
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					<title>Aneurin Bevan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Aneurin-Bevan-p-1501.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone carving on Leominster Priory that looks remarkably like Aneurin Bevan, the labour politician. He does have a Saint like reputation as the founder of the National Health Service but ....]]></description>
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					<title>Head of Bishop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Head-of-Bishop-p-1499.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone carved headstop of Bishop on Leominster Priory.]]></description>
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					<title>Overhanging Medieval Building</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Overhanging-Medieval-Building-p-1498.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking back along School Lane between the overhanging medieval buildings toward the market square in Leominster on the Welsh Borders. Note the Mousetrap Cheese Shop and the Marches Little Beer Shop that sells unusual and locally made ales and beers. The rear of the half-timbered Three Horseshoes Inn can be seen on the corner of School Lane and Corn Square.]]></description>
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					<title>Leominster High Street</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Leominster-High-Street-p-1497.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a stroll through the town of Leominster where many buildings retain the timber framing so popular in this area. The medieval High Street offers chances to explore the quaint side streets, such as Draper's Lane, where medieval half-timber buildings overhang.]]></description>
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					<title>High Street Leominster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/High-Street-Leominster-p-1496.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a stroll along Leominster High Street, explore the quaint side streets, such as Draper's Lane, where medieval half-timber buildings overhang.]]></description>
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					<title>Wood Carvings on Historic House</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wood-Carvings-on-Historic-House-p-1495.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Decorative wood carvings on the historic (1633) Grange Court in Leominster on the Welsh Borders.]]></description>
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					<title>Wood Carvings on Historic House</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Wood-Carvings-on-Historic-House-p-1495.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Decorative wood carvings on the historic (1633) Grange Court in Leominster on the Welsh Borders.]]></description>
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					<title>Corn Square Leominster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Corn-Square-Leominster-p-1494.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Corn Square in the centre of Leominster is  home to several historic buildings. Narrow lanes, such as School Lane, lead from Corn Square between overhanging half timbered buildings.]]></description>
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					<title>School Lane Leominster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/School-Lane-Leominster-p-1493.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[School Lane in the Welsh border town of Leominster is an historic street that sits between overhanging half timbered houses. School Lane leads off from Corn Square. ]]></description>
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					<title>Church Street Leominster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-Street-Leominster-p-1492.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Church Street Leominster leads from the corner of High Street and Broad Street to the historic Priory of St Peter and St Paul. Fine Georgian facades line Church Street.]]></description>
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					<title>Broad Street Leominster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Broad-Street-Leominster-p-1491.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Broad Street is a bustling thoroughfare in the historic border town of Leominster. A mixture of building styles  within the town include Georgian and Black and White half timbered houses.]]></description>
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					<title>Leominster Priory</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Leominster-Priory-p-1490.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The red sandstone church of St Peter and St Paul's Priory Leominster is an historic church founded in medieval times. The most famous feature of the church is the Ducking Stool to be found inside the church.]]></description>
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					<title>Historic House in Leominster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Historic-House-in-Leominster-p-1489.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Grange Court is an historic carved black and white timber building that was formerly the Leominster Market Hall. Built in 1633 it was originally sited at The Buttercross, on the junction of High Street and Broad Street until in 1855 it was dismantled, moved and then rebuilt as a Victorian private residence in its present location]]></description>
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					<title>Glyder Fawr and Bryant's Gully</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Glyder-Fawr-and-Bryant's-Gully-p-1486.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bryant's Gully (the central scar) is visible from this viewpoint of Glyder Fawr taken from the opposite side of the Llanberis Pass in  lower Cwm Glas Mawr. To the left of the gully is Carreg Wastad, a classic traditional climbing venue. ]]></description>
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					<title>Marble Church Graveyard and Memorial</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Marble-Church-Graveyard-and-Memorial-p-1485.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The graveyard of the Marble Church, St Margarets, Bodelwyddan is the burial place for victims of the Spanish Flue outbreak of 1818 - 1919. It is also known  for the memorial to the Canadian soldiers killed during a mutiny in the Kinmel Military Camp following the First World War. ]]></description>
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					<title>Male Headstop Carving on Marble Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Male-Headstop-Carving-on-Marble-Church-p-1484.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone carving, or headstop, of a rather grumpy looking man on St Margaret's Church Bodelwyddan.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Carving of Female Head</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Carving-of-Female-Head-p-1483.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone carving, or headstop, of a rather sad looking lady on St Margaret's Church Bodelwyddan.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Stone Heads on the Marble Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Stone-Heads-on-the-Marble-Church-p-1482.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved stone heads decorate the crocketed pinnacles below the spire on the Marble Church, Bodelwyddan.]]></description>
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					<title>Crocketed Pinnacles on the Marble Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Crocketed-Pinnacles-on-the-Marble-Church-p-1481.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved stone heads decorate the crocketed pinnacles below the spire on the Marble Church, Bodelwyddan.]]></description>
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					<title>Bodelwyddan Street</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodelwyddan-Street-p-1480.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Stone houses under slated roofs in the village of Bodelwyddan.]]></description>
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					<title>Churchyard at Marble Church, Bodelwyddan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Churchyard-at-Marble-Church,-Bodelwyddan-p-1479.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The churchyard at Bodelwyddan is the source of much controversy. It contains the graves of many victims of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-19 who were based in the nearby Kinmel Park Military Camp. More controversially it is also the burial place for a number of Canadian soldiers who were awaiting repatriation after the end of the First World War. Various stories have circulated over the years about a riot in the camp which resulted in the deaths of five of the Canadian soldiers on 4-5th March 1919. I quote the official Church website.. " a riot occurred in the camp when the ship allocated to return the troops to Canada was diverted to carry food supplies to Russia, and five Canadian soldiers were killed in the disturbances and subsequently buried in St Margaret's Churchyard; a common story is that they were executed for mutiny, but this has been denied by the Canadian Department of National Defence." Whatever the truth of the matter it was a very sad episode for the poor young men who had survived the horrors of the World War only to suffer again in what should have been a place of refuge. For what it is worth the graves are well tended and there is a memorial to the Canadian soldiers.

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					<title>St Margarets Church Gargoyle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Margarets-Church-Gargoyle-p-1478.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A winged gargoyle on St Margarets Church Bodelwyddan.]]></description>
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					<title>Gargoyle on the Marble Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gargoyle-on-the-Marble-Church-p-1477.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A winged gargoyle on the church tower of the Marble Church, Bodelwyddan.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Gargoyle on Bodelwyddan Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Gargoyle-on-Bodelwyddan-Church-p-1475.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Demonic winged gargoyle on the tower of Bodelwyddan Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Bodelwyddan Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodelwyddan-Church-p-1474.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Marble Church, as it is known, is dedicated to St Margaret. The church in Bodelwyddan is built largely of limestone with a 202 ft high tower and steeple, and contains many fine carvings including gargoyles and headstops. Its name comes from the thirteen different kinds of marble within the interior. ]]></description>
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					<title>Colwyn Bay Theatre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Colwyn-Bay-Theatre-p-1473.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Theatr Colwyn is located on Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Still a popular venue for shows the theater in Colwyn Bay is renowned as being the oldest, still operating, picture house in Britain.]]></description>
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					<title>Tennis Centre Eirias Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tennis-Centre-Eirias-Park-p-1472.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Eirias Park Tennis Centre offers indoor / all weather tennis facilities and is just one of several sporting facilities in Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>A Derelict Welsh Castle - Gwrych Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-Derelict-Welsh-Castle---Gwrych-Castle-p-1471.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gwrych Castle sits among the trees in Abergele, North Wales. Built in 1819 this mock medieval castle has  slowly sunk into the state of dereliction we see today. Clearly visible from the passing traffic on the A55 Coastal Expressway the castle invites interest from visitors worldwide. Over the years several people have attempted to revive the fortunes of what was once a grand building but sadly as of  2010 there is still little hope on the horizon.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Walks in the Lledr Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Walks-in-the-Lledr-Valley-p-1470.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The A470 North Wales to South Wales trunk road travels through the beautiful Lledr Valley. But why not leave the car in the car park and enjoy the fantastic scenery on foot. There are several walks in the valley from where you can appreciate the views of the towering mountain of Moel Siabod and the clear waters of the Afon Lledr.]]></description>
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					<title>Cliff Face at  Penmaen Head Climbing Wall</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cliff-Face-at--Penmaen-Head-Climbing-Wall-p-1469.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The cliff face at Penmaen Head is sometimes used by climbers as a climbing wall. Personally I wouldn't go near that flaking limestone wall with a barge pole. Check out the piles of rock below the cliff face. ]]></description>
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					<title>Public Gardens in Old Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Public-Gardens-in-Old-Colwyn-p-1468.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Wynn Gardens is a small urban park set in the centre of Old Colwyn. The gardens have mature trees and ornamental lawns. Many years ago, in the 1960's there was a gardener's shed hidden in the bushes on the eastern edge of the gardens. Here Glyn the gardener would take his tea breaks and plan his response to Norman's latest action.  ]]></description>
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					<title>Red Brick Church in Old Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Brick-Church-in-Old-Colwyn-p-1467.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What a cracking building ... and I am not inferring that the structure is unstable. The English Baptist Church on Abergele Road in Old Colwyn is yet another fine example of Colwyn Bay and district's Ruabon brick churches. Check out the terracotta details in the church tower. As I have said before I hope this and all the other Ruabon brick built churches receive listing and protection from the "developers". But the English Baptist Church in Old Colwyn is more than just a building as it is home to a lively christian community group. Each Tuesday 10-12 noon a group meet to express their creative abilities and anyone can pop in for a coffee and chat. ]]></description>
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					<title>Old Street in Old Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Street-in-Old-Colwyn-p-1466.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llawr Pentre is the street that runs alongside the stream in the heart of the village of Old Colwyn. It might be said that Llawr Pentre puts the "Old" into Old Colwyn. Following recent regeneration works in Old Colwyn Llawr Pentre is looking much improved. Old Colwyn has a strong community feeling about it and they get things done. One such community group is the Old Colwyn East Residents' Association that meets in St John's Church rooms Old Colwyn.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Colwyn Pub</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Colwyn-Pub-p-1465.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Red Lion, Abergele Road, Old Colwyn is a proper Pub. No restaurant, no juke box, no games in the lounge bar. There is a wide choice of beers, including Camra real ales and a great atmosphere. Unlike many pubs which have been made open plan and boring the Red Lion still has all those nooks and crannies that give a pub a bit of character, well no, in the Red's case .....a lot of character.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Colwyn High Street</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Colwyn-High-Street-p-1464.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Abergele Road where it cuts through the centre of Old Colwyn. Chip shops, pubs, cafes, newsagents line the road. Much of the trade disappeared from Old Colwyn shops with the advent of the A55 Expressway in the 1980's. Some might say it was a price worth paying to lose the conjestion and mile long traffic jams that plagued the village. But I do not expect the businesses that went bankrupt to agree! In the background can be seen Llysfaen and the hill known as the Marian.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Colwyn Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Colwyn-Church-p-1463.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Catherine's Church on Abergele Road, Old Colwyn. The render on the east chapel, or the extension to the nave, detracts from what is otherwise a fine looking stone building. And I am not being snobbish about this  ...as I have pebble-dashed more houses than most people have had hot dinners!]]></description>
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					<title>Gravestones in Ebenezer Chapel Old Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gravestones-in-Ebenezer-Chapel-Old-Colwyn-p-1462.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It is nice to see the gravestones at the Ebenezer Chapel on Abergele Road, Old Colwyn. treated with such respect..unlike some  local authority cemeteries where local council officials topple the gravestones, sacrificing respect for the dead on the altar of health and safety.
 
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					<title>Old Colwyn Chapel</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Colwyn-Chapel-p-1461.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Ebenezer Chapel on Abergele Road, Old Colwyn. Although a plain and simple building, it has a nicely  proportioned facade and is architecturally a very attractive building.
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					<title>Little Orme and Llandudno Victorian Pier</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Orme-and-Llandudno-Victorian-Pier-p-1460.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Little Orme and Llandudno Victorian Pier]]></description>
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					<title>The Folly Old Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Folly-Old-Colwyn-p-1459.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Tan-y-Coed Tower or to give it its more popular name, The Folly, is found in Tan-y-Coed Gardens, Old Colwyn. The crenellated tower creates an impression of a medieval castle. It was built by Sir Charles Woodall, a Manchester shipping magnate who had the folly built as a retreat for his pipe smoking, and where he could escape from "'er indoors".]]></description>
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					<title>English Presbyterian Church Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/English-Presbyterian-Church-Colwyn-Bay-p-1458.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The English Presbyterian Church in Conway Road Colwyn Bay is one of those fine red brick, or Ruabon brick, built churches that we seem to take for granted. That is until Conwy Council grants permission for them to be demolished as with the chapel in the West End of Colwyn Bay. Lets hope that these fine early 20th century buildings can be protected in future.]]></description>
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					<title>Boating Lake Eirias Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Boating-Lake-Eirias-Park-p-1457.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The boating lake in Eirias Park is a shadow of its former self. Maybe Conwy Council can find some EU funding to reinvigorate the parks, gardens and boating lake. But then again all the monies might have been spent on Spanish promenades.....]]></description>
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					<title>Eirias Park Stadium</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Eirias-Park-Stadium-p-1456.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In 2009 plans were passed for Eirias Park Stadium to be boosted to a 3,000 seater stadium, with room for 3,000 more standing. The Colwyn Bay Athletic Club has operated from Eirias Park Stadium for many years. The North Wales Rugby team , RGC 1404, also known as the Gogs or Rebels, plays at Eirias Park. There is also talk of a conference centre to be built close by.]]></description>
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					<title>War Memorial Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/War-Memorial-Colwyn-Bay-p-1455.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Close up of the fine bronze statue of a first world war British Tommy in Queen's Gardens Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Queen's Gardens Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Queen's-Gardens-Colwyn-Bay-p-1451.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Queen's Gardens Colwyn Bay. Or as they are sometimes called: Rydal Gardens. Rydal Penrhos school is in the background and the Colwyn Bay War Memorial in the foreground.]]></description>
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					<title>St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Paul's-Church,-Colwyn-Bay-p-1450.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Paul's Parish Church, on the corner of Rhiw Road and Abergele Road in Colwyn Bay. Note that I had to remove a lamp post to get this image.]]></description>
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					<title>Little Orme and Rhos-on-Sea</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Orme-and-Rhos-on-Sea-p-1449.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the Bay of Colwyn from Old Colwyn Promenade toward Rhos-on-Sea, with the Little Orme as a background.]]></description>
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					<title>Sea Kayaks in the Bay of Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Sea-Kayaks-in-the-Bay-of-Colwyn-p-1448.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Canoeing, or sea kayaking, off shore at the Old Colwyn end of Colwyn Bay. The sea kayaks are becoming ever more popular and indeed there is a shop selling them at Rhos Point in Rhos-on-Sea. ]]></description>
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					<title>Town Clock and Station Road Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Town-Clock-and-Station-Road-Colwyn-Bay-p-1447.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The newly refurbished Station Road and Town Clock in the centre of Colwyn Bay. Lets hope the trees grow quickly to add a bit of colour to the scene. Why does Conwy Council hate trees so much? Each year as soon as the leaves form on the trees they send a gang of men round to cut all the branches off the trees.]]></description>
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					<title>Llyn Padarn Lakeside Railway</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llyn-Padarn-Lakeside-Railway-p-1446.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This little steam train chugs around the beautiful Padarn Country Park and lake at Llanberis.]]></description>
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					<title>Cottages in the Elwy Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cottages-in-the-Elwy-Valley-p-1445.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A cluster of cottages in Bontnewydd in the beautiful Elwy Valley in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Flower Pot Men in a Garden in Bontnewydd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Flower-Pot-Men-in-a-Garden-in-Bontnewydd-p-1444.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Are Bill and Ben the Flower Pot Men sad because the Gardener will not let them play in the river? No, Bill and Ben are sad because the Lord of the Manor will not them play in the river in Bontnewydd. He won't let them canoe in the river either!]]></description>
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					<title>Bontnewydd Caves</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bontnewydd-Caves-p-1443.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These limestone caves on the banks of the Elwy River contained evidence of mankind in Wales from 200,000 years ago.]]></description>
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					<title>River Elwy at Bontnewydd</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Elwy-at-Bontnewydd-p-1442.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The River Elwy as seen from the bridge at Bont-newydd on the Denbighshire, Conwy County border. A popular spot for fishing.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhyl from the Countryside</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhyl-from-the-Countryside-p-1441.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view northward to Rhyl and the Irish Sea from Glascoed Road near Groesffordd Marli]]></description>
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					<title>Rolling Hills of the Elwy Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rolling-Hills-of-the-Elwy-Valley-p-1440.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rolling hills of the Elwy Valley close to Llanfair Talhaiarn invite walkers to step out and stretch their legs in the beautiful Welsh countryside.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfair TH</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfair-TH-p-1439.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Llanfair TH. The village community centre is in the right foreground and the roof of St Mary's Church can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Bridge at Llanfair Talhaiarn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bridge-at-Llanfair-Talhaiarn-p-1438.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Afon Elwy flows beneath the bridge at the gateway to Llanfair Talhaiarn, sometimes called Llanfair Talhaearn or Llanfair TH.]]></description>
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					<title>River Elwy at Llanfair Talhaiarn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Elwy-at-Llanfair-Talhaiarn-p-1437.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The River Elwy where it flows past the village of Llanfair Talhaiarn.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfair Talhaiarn and the River Elwy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfair-Talhaiarn-and-the-River-Elwy-p-1436.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The perfect spot for a picnic ..on the banks of the River Elwy in Llanfair Talhaiarn, Conwy County.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Countryside</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Countryside-p-1435.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rolling Welsh Hills of the countryside around the village of Henllan.]]></description>
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					<title>Church at Henllan Crossroads</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church-at-Henllan-Crossroads-p-1434.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Lych gate, bell tower and St Sadwrn's Church at the crossroads Henllan, Denbighshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Female Headstop</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Female-Headstop-p-1433.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved Stone female head-stop on St Sadwrn's Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Male Head-stop with Moustache</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Male-Head-stop-with-Moustache-p-1432.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved Stone male headstop with large moustache on St Sadwrn's Church Henllan.]]></description>
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					<title>Carved Stone Headstop Henllan Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Carved-Stone-Headstop-Henllan-Church-p-1431.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved Stone female headstop on St Sadwrn's Church wearing wimple and veil.]]></description>
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					<title>Head-stop St Sadwrn's Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Head-stop-St-Sadwrn's-Church-p-1430.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Carved stone male figure, head-stop on St Sadwrn's Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Porch and pillar of Henllan Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Porch-and-pillar-of-Henllan-Church-p-1429.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Porch and pillar of Henllan Church, Denbighshire]]></description>
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					<title>South Wall of Henllan Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/South-Wall-of-Henllan-Church-p-1428.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Porch and South Wall of Henllan Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Medieval Font</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Medieval-Font-p-1427.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Medieval Font in the grounds of St Sadwrn's Church, Henllan Denbighshire]]></description>
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					<title>Henllan Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Henllan-Church-p-1426.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Sadwrn's Church, Henllan Denbighshire]]></description>
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					<title>Bodelwyddan Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodelwyddan-Castle-p-1425.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bodelwyddan Castle is an outstation of the National Portrait Gallery and is open to the public most days throughout the year. As well as being a historic house and museum ...]]></description>
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					<title>St Mary's Church Rhuddlan</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Mary's-Church-Rhuddlan-p-1424.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Mary's Church sits high on the bank overlooking the River Clwyd in Rhuddlan Denbighshire.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhyl Suncentre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhyl-Suncentre-p-1423.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Come rain or shine the kids will love the Rhyl Suncentre on Rhyl promenade.]]></description>
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					<title>Rhyl Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhyl-Beach-p-1422.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you like your beaches sandy, very sandy, you will love Rhyl beach with the sands stretching for mile after golden mile.]]></description>
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					<title>Llandudno Cable Car</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llandudno-Cable-Car-p-1421.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llandudno Cable Car sails through the air affording great views of the Great Orme and the seaside resort of Llandudno.]]></description>
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					<title>Llandudno Ski Slope</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llandudno-Ski-Slope-p-1420.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Llandudno Ski Slope sits on the Great Orme high above the seaside resort of Llandudno.]]></description>
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					<title>Blue Bridge at Kinmel Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Blue-Bridge-at-Kinmel-Bay-p-1419.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Blue Bridge at Kinmel Bay as seen from Rhyl beach, with the foothills of the Welsh mountains as backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Tir Prince Amusement Park</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tir-Prince-Amusement-Park-p-1418.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tir Prince Amusement Park offers all the fun of the fair and more. From Helter Skelter to Harness Racing.]]></description>
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					<title>Go Karting in Pembrokeshire</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Go-Karting-in-Pembrokeshire-p-1417.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Go Karting in Pembrokeshire]]></description>
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					<title>Penmachno Parish Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmachno-Parish-Church-p-1416.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Penmachno was an important early Christian centre as is evidenced by an outstanding collection of inscribed stones from the late 5th and mid 6th century AD that are to be found in the parish church.]]></description>
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					<title>Horse Riding on Anglesey</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Horse-Riding-on-Anglesey-p-1415.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Horse Riding School on the banks of the Menai Strait Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Fish in Anglesey Sea Zoo</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fish-in-Anglesey-Sea-Zoo-p-1414.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When visiting Anglesey why not take the opportunity to view the sealife found in the deep blue waters off the coast of Wales at the Anglesey Sea Zoo on the Menai Strait Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Follow the Signpost into the Enchanted Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Follow-the-Signpost-into-the-Enchanted-Valley-p-1413.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a walk in Nant-y-Glyn Valley, Colwyn Bay whatever the season. In springtime enjoy the bluebell woodlands; in summertime the gorse covered hillside of Blackberry Mountain; in autumn take the path through nutwood; and wintertime offers the cover of the dark dark forest. (Well when we were children it was frightening ...)]]></description>
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					<title>Bluebell Woods in Nant-y-Glyn Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bluebell-Woods-in-Nant-y-Glyn-Valley-p-1412.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[From nutwood to golden gorse covered hillsides to bluebell woodlands this walk in Nant-y-Glyn Valley has something for every season. The dappled sunlight percolating through the forest canopy encourages a carpet of bluebells in springtime.]]></description>
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					<title>Gathering Nuts in May ?</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gathering-Nuts-in-May-?-p-1411.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Sorry kids but no matter what the old nursery rhyme says you can't go gathering nuts in May in the Nant-y-Glyn Valley. But take the walk in autumn and this section of the walk, close to the start, has an abundance of hazel nuts hanging from the trees.]]></description>
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					<title>Bryn-y-Maen Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bryn-y-Maen-Church-p-1410.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[When you reach Bryn-y-Maen Church, the cathedral of the hills, you will know that it is all down-hill from here on the Valley Walk in Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Fields of Gorse in the Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Fields-of-Gorse-in-the-Valley-p-1409.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take the Nant-y-Glyn Valley walk in the springtime and enjoy the smell of coconut wafting in the air from the fields of gorse. ]]></description>
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					<title>Cows in the Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cows-in-the-Valley-p-1408.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[We all know that when cows lay down in the field it heralds rain. Well we all know wrong, because it didn't rain when I took this walk through Nant-y-Glyn Valley in Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Nant-y-Glyn Valley Walk</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nant-y-Glyn-Valley-Walk-p-1407.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Overhanging foliage heralds the re-emergence into the valley on the Nant-y-Glyn Valley Walk.]]></description>
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					<title>Oak Tree in the Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Oak-Tree-in-the-Valley-p-1405.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A magnificent Oak tree dominates the landscape at the Bryn-y-Maen entrance to the valley in Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Gateway to Nant-y-Glyn Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gateway-to-Nant-y-Glyn-Valley-p-1404.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A wooden stile forms the gateway to the beautiful Nant-y-Glyn Valley in Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Golden Gorse in Nant-y-Glyn Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Golden-Gorse-in-Nant-y-Glyn-Valley-p-1403.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A golden carpet of gorse covers the side of the hill in Nant-y-Glyn Valley, Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>View of Bay of Colwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-Bay-of-Colwyn-p-1402.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view over the rooftops of Rhos-on-Sea from the lower slopes of Bryn Euryn toward the Bay of Colwyn.]]></description>
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					<title>Bay of Colwyn View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bay-of-Colwyn-View-p-1401.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the Bay of Colwyn from Bryn Euryn in Rhos on Sea. The steeple of St John's Church and Colwyn Bay Pier stand out as landmarks. In the background can be seen Old Colwyn and the Marian at Llysfaen.]]></description>
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					<title>Pwllycrochan Woods</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pwllycrochan-Woods-p-1400.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mist in the woods..or is it simply an over exposure of a picture taken in Pwllycrochan Woods Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Little Orme and Penrhyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Little-Orme-and-Penrhyn-Bay-p-1399.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the Little Orme headland and the town of Penrhyn Bay from Pwllycrochan Woods in Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>St Johns Church and Rydal Penrhos</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Johns-Church-and-Rydal-Penrhos-p-1398.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of St Johns Church and Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay as seen from Pwllycrochan Woods]]></description>
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					<title>Rhos Harbour Jetty</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhos-Harbour-Jetty-p-1397.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Crabbing on Rhos Harbour Jetty]]></description>
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					<title>Rydal Penrhos Junior School</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rydal-Penrhos-Junior-School-p-1396.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Rydal Penrhos Junior School in Colwyn Bay against a backdrop of Pwllycrochan Woods]]></description>
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					<title>Plaque to the Oldest Tree in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Plaque-to-the-Oldest-Tree-in-Wales-p-1395.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The plaque in the grounds of Llangernyw Church records the fact that the old yew tree is estimated to be over 4000 years old and one of the oldest living things in the world.]]></description>
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					<title>Ancient Yew Tree Llangernyw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ancient-Yew-Tree-Llangernyw-p-1394.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Old Yew Tree in the grounds of St Digain's Church, Llangernyw, Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Trunk of Oldest Tree in Wales</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Trunk-of-Oldest-Tree-in-Wales-p-1393.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Visit Llangernyw in Wales and walk around the trunk of this massive old yew tree. At 4000 years old it is truly one of the oldest living things on the planet.]]></description>
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					<title>Oldest Living Thing on Earth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Oldest-Living-Thing-on-Earth-p-1392.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The ancient Yew tree in the grounds of St Digain's Church in Llangernyw, North Wales is estimated to be 4000 years old and thus one of the oldest living things on planet earth.]]></description>
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					<title>St Johns Church Steeple, Colwyn Bay</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Johns-Church-Steeple,-Colwyn-Bay-p-1391.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view toward Rhos Point with the steeple of St John's Church in the mid ground. The picture is taken from Pwllycrochan Woods above Colwyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Rear View of St Dygains Church Llangernyw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rear-View-of-St-Dygains-Church-Llangernyw-p-1386.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The old church has recently undergone structural renovations.]]></description>
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					<title>St Martins Church Eglwysbach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Martins-Church-Eglwysbach-p-1385.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The small church of St Martins  sits in the lower Conwy Valley in the delightful village of Eglwysbach, which name translates into  English as "small church"]]></description>
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					<title>Stained Glass Window</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stained-Glass-Window-p-1384.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Stained Glass Window in the Chancel gable wall of St Dygain's Church Llangernyw.]]></description>
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					<title>Nave of St Dygain's Church Llangernyw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nave-of-St-Dygain's-Church-Llangernyw-p-1383.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Interior of  St Dygain's Church in Llangernyw]]></description>
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					<title>Interior of The Old Stag Llangernyw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Interior-of-The-Old-Stag-Llangernyw-p-1382.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[If you like antiques and bric a brac with your beer, or even with your cup of coffee, you will like the lounge in the Old Stag Llangernyw. Every square inch of wall and ceiling seem to be plastered with quirky old objects. Talking of quirky old objects the pub landlord ....  ...]]></description>
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					<title>Old Stag Public House Llangernyw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Stag-Public-House-Llangernyw-p-1381.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fine old pub the Old Stag public house and restaurant in the centre of the picturesque village of Llangernyw in Conwy County. ]]></description>
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					<title>Llangernyw Village Square</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llangernyw-Village-Square-p-1380.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village Pub, the Stag, and the main street in Llangernyw Conwy County.]]></description>
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					<title>Llandudno Pier and Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llandudno-Pier-and-Little-Orme-p-1379.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llandudno Pier with the  Little Orme across Llandudno Bay as a backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>Parrog Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Parrog-Beach-p-1378.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boats on the beach at Parrog Newport, Pembrokeshire, West Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Haverfordwest Castle and Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Haverfordwest-Castle-and-Bridge-p-1377.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of the centre of Haverfordwest  showing the Western Cleddau flowing through the town below the remains of Haverfordwest Castle]]></description>
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					<title>The Milford Haven</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Milford-Haven-p-1376.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boats on Milford Haven at sunset]]></description>
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					<title>Village Pond Gresford</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Pond-Gresford-p-1375.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village duck pond in Gresford near Wrexham. ]]></description>
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					<title>Tenby Sailing Club and Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tenby-Sailing-Club-and-Harbour-p-1374.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tenby is popular with sailors who take the sport seriously and for those who just like messing about in boats.]]></description>
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					<title>Tenby Town and Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Tenby-Town-and-Harbour-p-1373.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Tenby town and harbour are a great place for a summer holiday. With several golden sandy beaches you will be spoilt for choice.]]></description>
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					<title>Swansea Bay Cycle Path</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Swansea-Bay-Cycle-Path-p-1372.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Swansea may be Wales second largest City but you wouldn't know it when cycling in the fresh air along the seafront cycle path to the resort of Mumbles]]></description>
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					<title>Timber Framed Welsh House at St Fagans</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Timber-Framed-Welsh-House-at-St-Fagans-p-1371.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This timber framed  and thatched Welsh House is to be found in the Welsh National Folk Museum at St Fagans near Cardiff.]]></description>
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					<title>Boats in Solva Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Boats-in-Solva-Harbour-p-1370.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Boats at anchor in the popular harbour of Solva , Pembrokeshire, West Wales]]></description>
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					<title>A view of Solva Harbour</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-view-of-Solva-Harbour-p-1369.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Solva Harbour is one of Wales' most picturesque harbours, and fortunately it is easily accessible, being on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Pathway.]]></description>
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					<title>Market House in Ross on Wye</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Market-House-in-Ross-on-Wye-p-1368.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Market House in Ross-on-Wye  where they still regularly hold street markets.]]></description>
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					<title>Church, Bridge and River</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Church,-Bridge-and-River-p-1367.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The River Clwyd flows beneathe the bridge at Rhuddlan before passing the 14th Century St Mary's Church.]]></description>
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					<title>Pen Golf Club</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Pen-Golf-Club-p-1366.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Penmaenmawr Golf Club is as scenically beautiful as it is challenging as a golf course.]]></description>
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					<title>Where the Mountains meet the Sea</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Where-the-Mountains-meet-the-Sea-p-1365.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Many resorts use the phrase "Where the mountains meet the sea" but as our picture shows this is no exaggeration for the seaside town of Penmaenmawr. Indeed there is little land left between the hillside and the sea for the town itself. ]]></description>
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					<title>A Mountain above  Penmaenmawr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-Mountain-above--Penmaenmawr-p-1364.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Y Foel Lus is that wonderfully shaped hill that sits between Dwygyfylchi and Penmaenmawr. The Jubilee Path cut into its side makes Foel Lus popular with walkers.]]></description>
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					<title>Stone Bridge over the Machno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Stone-Bridge-over-the-Machno-p-1363.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A Stone Bridge over the Afon Machno in the Machno Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Bethania Chapel Penmachno</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Bethania-Chapel-Penmachno-p-1362.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Once the village chapel the old Bethania Chapel in Penmachno  is now a private residence.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmachno Lower Valley</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmachno-Lower-Valley-p-1361.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north east following the River Machno toward Penmachno and the River Conwy]]></description>
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					<title>Penmachno Valley and Pen-y-Bedw</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmachno-Valley-and-Pen-y-Bedw-p-1360.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The road heads up the Penmachno Valley to the south of the Gwydir Forest in Conwy County. In the distance can be seen the hill of Pen-y-Bedw.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Roman Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Roman-Bridge-p-1359.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Old Roman Bridge crosses the Afon Machno to the north of the village of Penmachno in Conwy County.]]></description>
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					<title>Penmachno Street</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Penmachno-Street-p-1358.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Penmachno is a village in the Machno Valley to the south east of the Gwydir Forest in North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Playing in the River Severn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Playing-in-the-River-Severn-p-1357.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A boy playing on the banks of the River Severn as it flows past  Dolerw Park in Newtown, Mid Wales]]></description>
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					<title>Mature Trees in Newtown</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mature-Trees-in-Newtown-p-1356.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There are some fine mature trees in  the municipal gardens behind the Council Offices in the centre of Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>The Buck Inn Newtown</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Buck-Inn-Newtown-p-1355.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Buck Inn is an attractive old Pub in the centre of Newtown, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Newtown Street Market</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Newtown-Street-Market-p-1354.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Newtown has a bustling weekly market that has been attracting country folk  from miles around since the towns foundation in 1279]]></description>
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					<title>The Cross Building Newtown</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Cross-Building-Newtown-p-1353.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA["The Cross  is a pompous, confident, over decorated office block with a clock tower to commemorate Queen Victoria's jubliee" Well actually I quite like Newtown's most prominent town centre building.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanberis Pass as seen from Clogwyn Station</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanberis-Pass-as-seen-from-Clogwyn-Station-p-1352.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llanberis Pass and the outskirts of Nant Peris  as seen from Clogwyn Station on Snowdon. Elidir Fawr can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Bell Museum Montgomery</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Bell-Museum-Montgomery-p-1351.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Old Bell Museum in the Welsh Border town of Montgomery, where you will find scale models of local castles, excavated artifacts and the history of Montgomery.]]></description>
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					<title>Gateway to Montgomery</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gateway-to-Montgomery-p-1350.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Gateway to Montgomery in Mid Wales where the the English built the castles and the Welsh knocked them down, and in between they fought each other.]]></description>
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					<title>Machynlleth Town Clock</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Machynlleth-Town-Clock-p-1349.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The impressive town clock in the town square in Machynlleth has been keeping time and keeping watch over the small mid Wales  town since the 1870's. The clock continues to overlook the popular weekly street markets into the 21st Century.]]></description>
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					<title>Cambrian Mountains</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Cambrian-Mountains-p-1348.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Cambrian range of mountains including Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy as seen from the village of Llanuwchllyn.]]></description>
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					<title>The Buttermarket and Parish Church Ludlow</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Buttermarket-and-Parish-Church-Ludlow-p-1347.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Laurence Church; the Buttermarket; and a fine half timbered building in the old market town of Ludlow on the Welsh Borders of England.  ]]></description>
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					<title>The Moelwyns and Llan Ffestiniog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Moelwyns-and-Llan-Ffestiniog-p-1346.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Llan Ffestiniog stands amidst dramatic scenery; to the east  the open moorland wilderness of the Migneint; to the south and west the beautiful Vale of Ffestiniog, a deep sheltered valley of thick woodland and  tumbling streams; to the north the craggy Moelwyn Mountains ]]></description>
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					<title>The Priory at Leominster</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Priory-at-Leominster-p-1345.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The market town of Leominster sits close to the Welsh Border. The Priory founded in 663 AD is a suitable icon for this 7th Century town. ]]></description>
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					<title>Holywell or Holy Well</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Holywell-or-Holy-Well-p-1344.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The town of Holywell is renowned for the Holy Well of St Winifrides. The Well of St Winifrides is today, and has been since medieval times, a place of pilgrimage for Christians.]]></description>
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					<title>Harbour at Lower Fishguard</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Harbour-at-Lower-Fishguard-p-1343.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The picturesque harbour at Lower Fishguard. Once used as the setting for the film of Under Milk Wood, starring the late Richard Burton]]></description>
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					<title>Mountain Lake and Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mountain-Lake-and-Castle-p-1342.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The medieval castle of Dolbadarn beside Llyn Padarn in the shadow of Snowdon in the town of Llanberis.]]></description>
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					<title>Rock Face and Heather</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rock-Face-and-Heather-p-1341.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Purple heather and golden gorse on a rock face at the lakeside of Llyn Padarn on a beautiful autumn day.]]></description>
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					<title>Hamlet of Pen-y-Llyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Hamlet-of-Pen-y-Llyn-p-1340.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As its Welsh name suggests the charming hamlet of Pen-y-Llyn is at the head of Llyn Padarn.]]></description>
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					<title>View of Llyn Padarn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-of-Llyn-Padarn-p-1339.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The trail through the woodlands of Coed Dinorwig lead to this open aspect and fabulous views of Llyn Padarn]]></description>
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					<title>The Village of Fachwen</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-Village-of-Fachwen-p-1338.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Fachwen is an ex-miners village overlooking Llyn Padarn. Once the homes of hard working slate workers, they were abandoned and left to rack and ruin. Today  they are  a "millionaire's row" high above the town of Llanberis with views to die for.]]></description>
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					<title>Criccieth Beach and Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Criccieth-Beach-and-Castle-p-1337.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Criccieth beach and Criccieth Castle are the iconic images of the seaside resort of Criccieth on the Llyn Peninsula. Whether you are a history buff or you  want a pleasant family holiday Criccieth is the perfect location.]]></description>
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					<title>Village Square in Cerrigydrudion</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Village-Square-in-Cerrigydrudion-p-1336.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village square, or crossroads in Cerrigydrudion are the location of the Parish Church, Public House / Hotel, butchers and the old Alms Houses]]></description>
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					<title>Houses of Blaenau Ffestiniog</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Houses-of-Blaenau-Ffestiniog-p-1335.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The houses of Blaenau Ffestiniog set against a backdrop of Craig Nyth y Gigfran,  Rhiwbryfdir and the slate waste of Gloddfa Ganol]]></description>
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					<title>Seaside Resort of Beaumaris</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seaside-Resort-of-Beaumaris-p-1334.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The beautiful seaside resort of Beaumaris sits on the edge of the Menai Strait. The  town caters for both a typical seaside holiday with boat trips, crabbing from the pier,  and fishing; and also  a great holiday for those whose interest is history and heritage with the world famous Beamaris Castle as its star attraction.]]></description>
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					<title>Watersports at Barmouth</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Watersports-at-Barmouth-p-1333.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Barmouth is popular for watersport enthusiasts, whether its jet skis, fishing boat trips, sea kayaks or canoeing up the Mawddach Estuary. Boat trips are available from the harbour.]]></description>
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					<title>Road to Abergynolwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Road-to-Abergynolwyn-p-1332.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The road to Abergynolwyn in the Tal y Llyn Valley. The hills of Graig Wen, Mynydd Cedris, Graig Goch, and Mynydd Rugog form an impressive backdrop to the village of Abergynolwyn.]]></description>
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					<title>Mid Falls at Dolgoch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mid-Falls-at-Dolgoch-p-1331.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Take care while climbing the stone steps alongside the Mid section of the Falls at Dolgoch ..they are treacherous.]]></description>
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					<title>Top Falls at Dolgoch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Top-Falls-at-Dolgoch-p-1330.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Its worth the climb to the top of the  valley to see the top falls at Dolgoch. There is also a picnic area and pools of water for paddling. ]]></description>
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					<title>Rock in the River</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rock-in-the-River-p-1328.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Large moss covered  boulders found in the Nant Dolgoch close to the Dolgoch Falls]]></description>
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					<title>Dolgoch Railway Viaduct</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Dolgoch-Railway-Viaduct-p-1327.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Talyllyn Railway crosses the Dolgoch Viaduct above the riverside footpath.]]></description>
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					<title>Footpath by the Nant Dolgoch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Footpath-by-the-Nant-Dolgoch-p-1326.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The footpath alongside the  Nant Dolgoch makes a pleasant walk to the Lower Falls]]></description>
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					<title>Lower Falls at Dolgoch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Lower-Falls-at-Dolgoch-p-1325.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[You don't need to do a lot of hiking to see the falls at Dolgoch, these lower falls are close to the beginning of the walk and are level ground. Thet are also accessible by wheelchair.]]></description>
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					<title>The nant dol goch</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-nant-dol-goch-p-1324.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Nant dol goch tumbling through the valley over emerald green mosses in the Dolgoch Valley.]]></description>
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					<title>Footpath close to Dolgoch Falls</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Footpath-close-to-Dolgoch-Falls-p-1323.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This footpath close to Dolgoch Falls cuts through pleasant woodlands and is part of a nice walk at Dolgoch Falls.]]></description>
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					<title>A view to Foel Wyllt</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-view-to-Foel-Wyllt-p-1322.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking across the valley from the top of Dolgoch Falls Walk towardFoel Wyllt]]></description>
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					<title>A View of Devil's Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-View-of-Devil's-Bridge-p-1321.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Payment of a small fee allows you to clamber down the steps to get this view of the three old bridges that make up Devil's Bridge.]]></description>
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					<title>The AA box at Devil's Bridge Crossroads</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/The-AA-box-at-Devil's-Bridge-Crossroads-p-1320.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[For those who don't know, these roadside boxes are are for AA members to contact the motoring organisation for help with a motor breakdown.]]></description>
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					<title>Forest View at Devil's Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Forest-View-at-Devil's-Bridge-p-1319.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from the A4120 road toward the famous falls at Devil's Bridge]]></description>
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					<title>Red Wharf Bay and Llanddona</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Red-Wharf-Bay-and-Llanddona-p-1318.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across Red Wharf Bay from Trwyn Dwlban, St Davids Park, toward Llanddona]]></description>
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					<title>Llanfechell Scarecrow</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanfechell-Scarecrow-p-1317.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This scarecrow is a remnant of the village fete in Llanfechell.]]></description>
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					<title>View across the fields Llanfechell</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/View-across-the-fields-Llanfechell-p-1316.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View across the fields to the Llanfechell Standing Stones from the village of Llanfechell]]></description>
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					<title>War Memorial Llanfechell</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/War-Memorial-Llanfechell-p-1315.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[War Memorial in the village square Llanfechell. Llanfechell churchyard can be seen in the background.]]></description>
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					<title>Libanus Chapel Llanfechell</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Libanus-Chapel-Llanfechell-p-1314.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The impressive looking Libanus Chapel and adjoining building close to the village square in Llanfechell. Founded in 1832 and rebuilt in 1903]]></description>
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					<title>Rhoscolyn Beach Headland</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rhoscolyn-Beach-Headland-p-1313.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The inlet at Rhoscolyn Beach sits between the rocky headlands. The Anglesey Coastal Path passes along the headland to Rhoscolyn beach.]]></description>
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					<title>Kite Flying on Rhosneigr Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Kite-Flying-on-Rhosneigr-Beach-p-1312.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Kite Flying at sunset on the wide expanse of sand on Rhosneigr Beach. ]]></description>
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					<title>Seafront at Rhosneigr</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seafront-at-Rhosneigr-p-1311.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The sun is setting on the terrace of houses on the seafront at Rhosneigr.]]></description>
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					<title>Llangadwaladr Crossroads</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llangadwaladr-Crossroads-p-1310.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The crossroads at Llangadwaladr offer some respite to the traveller across Anglesey. Especially those cycling uphill from Malltraeth. Llangadwaladr Church is close by.]]></description>
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					<title>Llangaffo Church Spire</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llangaffo-Church-Spire-p-1309.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The spire of Llangaffo Church, that sits on top of a small ridge, is a landmark that can be seen for miles around. ]]></description>
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					<title>Caerwys Village Square</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Caerwys-Village-Square-p-1308.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The  Village Square in Caerwys is embellished with attractive baskets of flowers.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Town Hall Caerwys</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Town-Hall-Caerwys-p-1307.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Caerwys' red brick old town hall was built in 1885.]]></description>
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					<title>Mynydd y Garn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Mynydd-y-Garn-p-1305.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Mynydd y Garn and the village of Llanfairynghornwy with a field of Welsh sheep in the foreground]]></description>
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					<title>Distant view of Llanfairynghornwy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Distant-view-of-Llanfairynghornwy-p-1304.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The village of Llanfairynghornwy sits below the mountain of Mynydd y Garn]]></description>
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					<title>Great Orme Llandudno at Sunset</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Great-Orme-Llandudno-at-Sunset-p-1303.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view from above Ysgol Bodafon towards the Great Orme in Llandudno at Sunset.]]></description>
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					<title>Rock Climbing on The Little Orme</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rock-Climbing-on-The-Little-Orme-p-1301.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Glyn on the last pitch of Nordkapp Line (HVS) at Sunset]]></description>
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					<title>North Side of Marine Drive at Sunset</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Side-of-Marine-Drive-at-Sunset-p-1300.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[North Side of Marine Drive on the Great Orme at Sunset]]></description>
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					<title>Old Church Door</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Church-Door-p-1299.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The door of the Llanidan Old Church, Brynsiencyn, Anglesey, North Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanidan Old Church</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanidan-Old-Church-p-1298.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The atmospheric ruined arcade of the late medieval Llanidan Old Church. The old church, close to Brynsiencyn in Anglesey, was abandoned in 1844.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Tombs with a View</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Tombs-with-a-View-p-1297.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The churchyard of Brynsiencyn Church in the south-west of Anglesey, North Wales. The hills of Snowdonia can be seen beyond the waters of the Menai Strait.]]></description>
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					<title>Llanidan Church Brynsiencyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Llanidan-Church-Brynsiencyn-p-1296.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llanidan New Church, also known as Brynsiencyn Church sits on the outskirts of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey.]]></description>
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					<title>Brynsiencyn Church Tower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brynsiencyn-Church-Tower-p-1295.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The tower of Brynsiencyn Church is a landmark in the south-west of Anglesey, North Wales. From the colour of the stonework used on the crenellations I would guess that the height of the tower was raised at some time.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Country Churchyard</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Country-Churchyard-p-1294.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The north-west elevation and churchyard of Brynsiencyn Church in the south-west of Anglesey, North Wales. The church is not built on the usual east/west axis but rather an east-north-east/west-south-west axis.]]></description>
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					<title>Road to Dinas Mawddy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Road-to-Dinas-Mawddy-p-1293.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The A470 North Wales to South Wales road passes through the peaceful village of Dinas Mawddy in the shadow of Foel Benddin. But in byegone days this journey would have been described as anything but peaceful, Dinas Mawddy being home to the Red Bandits of Mawddy. A band of robbers from the area of Mawddwy in Mid Wales who in the 16th century became famous for their murderous deeds.]]></description>
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					<title>Town Crier Brecon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Town-Crier-Brecon-p-1292.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The town crier in Brecon, Mid Wales is a jovial man and happy to pose for a photograph as he cries outside the old market hall. I hope he is not offended by my picture which has been edited to fit the landscape format and thus makes him appear fatter than he really is.]]></description>
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					<title>Market Day Brecon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Market-Day-Brecon-p-1291.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Market Hall in Brecon is a well used building in the heart of the town of Brecon in Mid Wales. The Market Hall is the venue for many community events including Antique Fairs, Crafts and the popular Brecon Farmers Market. The Farmers' Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month (except August) from 10am to 2pm in the Market Hall.]]></description>
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					<title>Brecknock Museum</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brecknock-Museum-p-1290.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery is one of the finest and liveliest small museums in Wales. Established in 1928 by the Brecknock Society, it occupies an historic building at the heart of an outstandingly attractive area with a rich and varied past. It offers fascinating glimpses of this past.]]></description>
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					<title>Brecon Antiques Centre</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brecon-Antiques-Centre-p-1289.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking past the Brecon Antiques Centre toward Struat Street in the old market town of Brecon, Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Ship Street Brecon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Ship-Street-Brecon-p-1287.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Ship Street Brecon leads uphill from the River Usk to the town centre.]]></description>
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					<title>Gateway to Brecon Cathedral</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Gateway-to-Brecon-Cathedral-p-1286.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[These fine wrought iron gates set in a stone archway form an entrance to Brecon Cathedral.]]></description>
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					<title>Welsh Cathedral</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Welsh-Cathedral-p-1285.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Brecon Cathedral is the Cathedral and seat of the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon.]]></description>
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					<title>St Mary's Church Brecon West Tower</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/St-Mary's-Church-Brecon-West-Tower-p-1284.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[St Mary's Church West Tower was built in 1510 by Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham at a cost of two thousand pounds. In the tower there are 8 bells, the heaviest of which is 16 cwt, which are rung regularly. At 90ft high the tower is visible from all over the town.]]></description>
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					<title>Saint Mary's Church Brecon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Saint-Mary's-Church-Brecon-p-1283.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The church of St. Mary's is in the centre of Brecon and the dominating height of its splendid 16th century tower make it one of the most prominent buildings in the town.]]></description>
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					<title>Colourful Cottages</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Colourful-Cottages-p-1282.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This little cluster of colourful cottages sits close to Brecon Cathedral on Priory Hill, Brecon, Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Brecon Rooftops</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brecon-Rooftops-p-1281.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[So what is so interesting about the roofs of Brecon? You might well ask. I think the church is the Roman Catholic Church of St Josephs, but the interesting bit to me, as an ex-builder is the gable of the building in the forefront of the church. It is covered in corrugated tin sheets painted both black and blue. This seems to be common in Brecon but to us Gogs, that is North Walians, it is very unusual.]]></description>
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					<title>Bulls Head Brecon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bulls-Head-Brecon-p-1280.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[This fine looking Public House sits in a terrace of Georgian properties in the old market town of Brecon, Powys, Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>Bulwark Street Brecon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bulwark-Street-Brecon-p-1279.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bulwark Street a busy shopping centre in Brecon, powys, Mid Wales.]]></description>
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					<title>River Usk at Brecon</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/River-Usk-at-Brecon-p-1278.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The River Usk at Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales. The Usk rises on the Black Mountain before tumbling through the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park. After passing through the market town of Brecon it heads toward Crickhowell on its way toward the Bristol Channel.]]></description>
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					<title>Brecon Castle</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brecon-Castle-p-1277.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[  The romantic ruins of Brecon Castle overlook the River Usk in the heart of the old market town of Brecon. Brecon Castle was the creation of a Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarche in around 1093. The confluence of the Usk and Honddu rivers made this an ideal location for its construction - water was useful for defence, sustenance and for powering the mills. There were no bridges across the Usk at this time, so the fords were also of strategic importance for the Norman's planned expansion westwards and required defending to keep them open. The upstream ford is still known as Rhyd Bernard and is marked as such on some of the older Ordnance Survey maps.]]></description>
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					<title>Brecon Bridge</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Brecon-Bridge-p-1276.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The bridge links Llanfaes to the centre of the town of Brecon close to the confluence of the River Honddu and the River Usk.]]></description>
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					<title>Bodlondeb Woods</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bodlondeb-Woods-p-1274.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Bodlondeb woods as seen from the North Wales Cycle Track on the east bank of the Conwy River.]]></description>
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					<title>Seaweed and Sandy Beach</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seaweed-and-Sandy-Beach-p-1273.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Locals enjoy a sunny afternoon on the little sandy beach hidden behind Conwy Castle. The beach may be pleasant for building sand castles and a bit of rock pooling but I would beware the fast swirling waters of the Conwy River for anything more than an ankle deep paddle.]]></description>
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					<title>Old Town Festival</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Old-Town-Festival-p-1272.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy one of many festivals within the old walled town of Conwy in North Wales. Whether its the Conwy Feast, a two day festival of good food; the ancient Honey Fair;  the medieval Seed Fair; or the 21st Century Rock the River festival ...you will surely find a festival to suit you below the castle walls in the old town of Conway.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Estuary Mud Flats</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Estuary-Mud-Flats-p-1271.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view across the mud flats on the Deganwy side of the Conwy River toward the walled town of Conwy. The turrets of Conwy Castle can be seen to the left of the picture with Tal-y-Fan as a backdrop.]]></description>
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					<title>North Wales Cycle Track  at Llandudno Junction</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/North-Wales-Cycle-Track--at-Llandudno-Junction-p-1270.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking north along the North Wales Cycle Track on the east bank of the Conwy River close to Llandudno Junction. On the left of the picture can be seen Bodlondeb Woods with Conwy Morfa in the distance.]]></description>
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					<title>Marina on the North Wales Coast</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Marina-on-the-North-Wales-Coast-p-1269.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Conwy Marina sits in the beautiful Conwy Estuary on the North Wales Coast. The marina is ideally placed between Conwy Morfa, with the Conwy Golf Club, and the ancient walled town of Conwy. Views across the estuary include Great Orme's Head and the hills of the Deganwy Vardre and the village of Deganwy.]]></description>
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					<title>Deganwy Beach at the Mouth of the River Conwy</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Deganwy-Beach-at-the-Mouth-of-the-River-Conwy-p-1268.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Deganwy beach at the mouth of the River Conwy may be compact but with its south facing aspect it is a great suntrap.]]></description>
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					<title>Deganwy Waterfront</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Deganwy-Waterfront-p-1267.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View toward the mouth of the River Conwy from a position close to the Quay Hotel on Deganwy waterfront.]]></description>
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					<title>Bird Sanctuary on the Conwy River</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Bird-Sanctuary-on-the-Conwy-River-p-1266.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Conwy RSPB bird sanctuary on the Conwy River offers splendid views of the Conwy Estuary, Conwy Mountain and the medieval Conwy Castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Nature Reserve on the North Wales Coast</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Nature-Reserve-on-the-North-Wales-Coast-p-1265.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Conwy RSPB nature reserve sits in the shadow of Conwy Castle. Share your visit to the Conwy nature reserve with a day out visiting a medieval walled town.]]></description>
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					<title>Foothills of Snowdonia</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Foothills-of-Snowdonia-p-1264.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy fantastic views of the foothills of Snowdonia and the Conway Valley from the RSPB reserve at Llandudno Junction.]]></description>
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					<title>Conwy Bird Reserve</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Conwy-Bird-Reserve-p-1263.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The RSPB reserve at Glan Conwy offers the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife of the Conwy River in the shadow of a medieval castle.]]></description>
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					<title>Spare a penny for a p...</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Spare-a-penny-for-a-p...-p-1262.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Spare a penny for a pier? You could have bought Bangor Pier for two pence in the 1970's. Well in fact this grand Victorian pier changed hands for the peppercorn price of one penny when the local council bought it with intentions to renovate the old thing. And what a good job they have done. Built in the 1890's, lets hope it lasts another 120 years.]]></description>
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					<title>A View to Die For</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/A-View-to-Die-For-p-1261.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[View from Llynnau Mymbyr toward Snowdon Horseshoe]]></description>
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					<title>Seaside Resort on North Wales Coast</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Seaside-Resort-on-North-Wales-Coast-p-1260.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[A view of Llandudno Bay from the slopes of the Great Orme. One of Wales' most picturesque seaside resorts the promenade in Llandudno sweeps between the two limestone headlands of the Great Orme and the Little Orme in Penrhyn Bay.]]></description>
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					<title>Rocky Headland of Pen-Trwyn</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Rocky-Headland-of-Pen-Trwyn-p-1259.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The rocky limestone headland of Pen-Trwyn on the Great Orme Llandudno. The road that has been cut through the rock face is the popular Marine Drive Llandudno.]]></description>
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					<title>Victorian Seaside Holiday Resort</title>
					<link>http://www.pictures.walesdirectory.co.uk/Victorian-Seaside-Holiday-Resort-p-1258.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Llandudno is a typical Welsh seaside holiday resort. Where Llandudno differs from many other resorts is in the way the town council has always insisted on protecting its Victorian heritage. At risk of sometimes looking silly the town council will always err on the side of caution or conservatism. The town and its visitors have been rewarded with a beautifully preserved Victorian town and promenade. However I feel that the newer development
