River Glaslyn

The Afon Glaslyn (English, River Glaslyn) is a river in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. Whilst not of great significance in terms of its length (about 16 miles), it is one of Gwynedd's primary rivers, and has greatly influenced the landscape in which it flows. It has its source in Glaslyn, a cwm lake on the flanks of Snowdon. It is joined by Nant Traswnant which drains Pen y Pass and by Nant Cynnyd before entering the beautiful lake, Llyn Gwynant. The river then flows through Llyn Dinas before entering the village of Beddgelert. In the middle of the village it is joined by the substantial tributary, the Afon Colwyn which drains the south western flank of Snowdon. The much enlarged river flows down past Gelert's grave before tumbling down...