Hike around Betws-y-Coed

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Millhouse

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Had this walk arranged for a couple of weeks with friends. Couldn't wait to get out after a busy week at work. This was an easy walk as a couple of us were carrying knee injuries, and I also used it as an opportunity to break in a new pair of boots.

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Pic below shows ancient Roman pack horse bridge, built circa AD 0000-999 according to the locals.

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Great pics buddy, Iv'e had many good holidays in Wales, never made it to that area though !
 
Very cool are to hike in. That bridge is so neat thanks for sharing your pics.

Bryan
 
Very cool. I actually read a book that had that area featured in it. Terry Brooks, Word and Void series. Looks very peaceful.
 
Great pics, I haven't been there for years! Lovely! The "coed" in the name is still appropriate!
 
Fantastic Photos! Thanks for sharing your hike! All are great but I really love that stone bridge.
 
Millhouse said:
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Ancient Roman pack horse bridge, built circa AD 0000-999. Great condition considering the age.
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That is just awesome. Unlike Egypt, that environment does not seem conducive to maintaining architecture. The Romans really knew how to build em. I wonder what were the Romans doing that far west though?

God Bless
 
kidwholaughs said:
That is just awesome. Unlike Egypt, that environment does not seem conducive to maintaining architecture. The Romans really knew how to build em. I wonder what were the Romans doing that far west though?

God Bless
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What we now know as Wales was incorporated into the Roman province of Brittannia quite early on. In fact the main Roman army in the Province was up in this area subduing resistance when the Boudiccan rebellion occurred back in South East England in 60AD.
http://www.mytimemachine.co.uk/boudicca.htm

Packhorse bridges are famously difficult to date as they do not conform to architectural fashions and their original construction is rarely documented, hence the 1,000 year suggested date range for this one! I highly doubt this bridge has survived unrestored since the Roman occupation (ending about 410AD). Roman military bridges tended to consist of a timber superstructure on stone piers. I would venture to suggest this is a Dark Age(410-1000AD) bridge, on the site of a Roman bridge, with later repairs.
 
Beautiful pictures Millhouse!

Despite living closer to Wales than to Scotland, I've really neglected wales for most of my life.

I'm keeping a list of places to go and things to do, for when my ankle finally gets better. I've just added Betws-y-Coed at the top of the list!

Quick question: did you stick to the footpaths for where you took those photos, or leave the path?
 
foxyrick said:
Beautiful pictures Millhouse!

Despite living closer to Wales than to Scotland, I've really neglected wales for most of my life.

I'm keeping a list of places to go and things to do, for when my ankle finally gets better. I've just added Betws-y-Coed at the top of the list!

Quick question: did you stick to the footpaths for where you took those photos, or leave the path?
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I mainly stuck on the paths, but went slightly off trail for some. Certain parts are fenced for safety purposes.

Hope your ankle gets better soon and you can make use of what is left of the British summer. However, it you intend to get into Wales, Autumn also brings a certain beauty.
 
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