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Llanrug
Llanrug (or Llanfihangel-yn-y-grug) is a medium-sized village and community in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It lies about 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east of Caernarfon, 7 miles (11 km) south of Bangor and 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Llanberis. It is the largest populated village in the Arfon area of Gwynedd, Wales. The old name of the village was Llanfihangel-yn-y-grug, derived from Eglwys Sant Mihangel, which is situated about half a mile west of the village.
The village has many public footpaths, all of which have views of Snowdonia, including the Carneddau, Glyderau and the north-western flank of the Snowdon Massif.
The River Seiont, which rises near Llanberis, flows westwards to the north of the village before flowing out to Caernarfon Bay and is a popular angling river. The river includes a fish hatchery just outside the village run by the local Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni fishing associations.
The busy A4086 road from Llanberis Pass to Caernarfon runs through the village. It was reported in 2024 that the average speed on 20mph limit roads was 26.6mph. The community includes the villages of Cwm-y-glo, Ceunant, and Pont-rug. The Pontrhythallt area of Llanrug was the site of the former Pontrhythallt railway station; the rails were lifted in 1965.
The Penbont Inn public house, situated at the stone road bridge that crosses the Afon Rhythallt River, was named the Railway Inn until the railway was closed in the 1960s.
Along with the surrounding area of Snowdonia, the village has wetter and slightly cooler weather than lower areas of North-west Wales; this includes nearby areas such as Caernarfon and Anglesey. The annual mean temperature of Llanrug is 11 °C (52 °F).[clarification needed].
The village's snowiest and coldest month of the year is January, with the mean temperature between 1 °C (34 °F) and 5 °C (41 °F). Ground frost can occur from late November into early April. Snow falls from early December into early April. Due to an altitude of 120 metres and close proximity to mountains of Snowdonia, the village normally expects snow to fall on an average of up to 10 days every winter season. During the summer, June and July are typically the warmest months with average temperatures ranging from 16 °C (68 °F) to 21 °C (72 °F).
There is a primary school for pupils aged between 4 and 11 situated in the village called Ysgol Gynradd Llanrug. 253 pupils were enrolled at the school in 2023. There is also a secondary school for pupils aged between 11 and 18 called Ysgol Brynrefail. There were 805 pupils enrolled at the school in 2023. The school serves Llanrug and other surrounding villages including Llanberis, Penisarwaun, Waunfawr, Deiniolen and Bethel.
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Llanrug
Llanrug (or Llanfihangel-yn-y-grug) is a medium-sized village and community in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It lies about 4 miles (6.4 km) to the east of Caernarfon, 7 miles (11 km) south of Bangor and 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Llanberis. It is the largest populated village in the Arfon area of Gwynedd, Wales. The old name of the village was Llanfihangel-yn-y-grug, derived from Eglwys Sant Mihangel, which is situated about half a mile west of the village.
The village has many public footpaths, all of which have views of Snowdonia, including the Carneddau, Glyderau and the north-western flank of the Snowdon Massif.
The River Seiont, which rises near Llanberis, flows westwards to the north of the village before flowing out to Caernarfon Bay and is a popular angling river. The river includes a fish hatchery just outside the village run by the local Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni fishing associations.
The busy A4086 road from Llanberis Pass to Caernarfon runs through the village. It was reported in 2024 that the average speed on 20mph limit roads was 26.6mph. The community includes the villages of Cwm-y-glo, Ceunant, and Pont-rug. The Pontrhythallt area of Llanrug was the site of the former Pontrhythallt railway station; the rails were lifted in 1965.
The Penbont Inn public house, situated at the stone road bridge that crosses the Afon Rhythallt River, was named the Railway Inn until the railway was closed in the 1960s.
Along with the surrounding area of Snowdonia, the village has wetter and slightly cooler weather than lower areas of North-west Wales; this includes nearby areas such as Caernarfon and Anglesey. The annual mean temperature of Llanrug is 11 °C (52 °F).[clarification needed].
The village's snowiest and coldest month of the year is January, with the mean temperature between 1 °C (34 °F) and 5 °C (41 °F). Ground frost can occur from late November into early April. Snow falls from early December into early April. Due to an altitude of 120 metres and close proximity to mountains of Snowdonia, the village normally expects snow to fall on an average of up to 10 days every winter season. During the summer, June and July are typically the warmest months with average temperatures ranging from 16 °C (68 °F) to 21 °C (72 °F).
There is a primary school for pupils aged between 4 and 11 situated in the village called Ysgol Gynradd Llanrug. 253 pupils were enrolled at the school in 2023. There is also a secondary school for pupils aged between 11 and 18 called Ysgol Brynrefail. There were 805 pupils enrolled at the school in 2023. The school serves Llanrug and other surrounding villages including Llanberis, Penisarwaun, Waunfawr, Deiniolen and Bethel.
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