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Take the A5 from Betws-y-Coed
towards Llangollen and after about 2 miles, just past the right turn at
Conwy Falls and the restaurant, take the left turn up a narrow lane. It
rises steeply and after ¼ mile comes to a gate next to a campsite
entrance. Go through the gate and a second further on uphill. Look for a
footpath sign and stile on the left just before the farm buildings and
park. There is room for one car here. Follow the footpath signs for about
¼ mile until the chamber comes into view after you go through a small
metal gate.
View of the chambers Capel Garmon burial chamber was sited in a location with a beautiful view of Snowdonia. The apparent entrance faces west towards the mountains but this “entrance” was made in the 19th century when the tomb was used as a stable. The original entrance was on the southern side where a passage leads to the chambers on either side of the end giving the structure a “T” shape form. This side entrance is unusual in long mounds. Only one large capstone survives measuring around 14 feet (4.3 metres) in length. The site has been extensively restored.
Views
to the west towards Snowdonia
View
of the east chamber
Entrance
facing north
View
to the north from the entrance
False entrance on the west side |
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