Capel Garmon Chambered Cairn View all content for Capel Garmon

Visited Thursday 5th June, as part of a walk taken from 'Best Walks in North Wales' by Carl Rogers. The famous Victorian 'Fairy Glen' just above the Afon Conwy was at the start of this walk and of course a visit was compulsory on this beautiful warm June day (the best day of the week in weather terms). After visiting the Fairy Glen we crossed the lane to start the very steep zig zag walk up through a wooded area to eventually arrive on a peaceful lane leading to the village of Capel Garmon. Before entering the field to the tomb we had to run the gauntlet of a very barky border collie belonging to a nearby farm. Capel Garmon burial chamber is described as "... one of the best examples of a Neolithic burial chamber in the locality and also has one of the finest settings - backed by a panorama of Snowdonia's highest peaks." Very similar to some of the burial chambers to be found in the Cotswolds. "The remains consist of a triple chamber faced with drystone walling as well as large upright stones using the post and panel technique." A wonderful site in a stunning location.

Posted by tjj 8th June 2015ce

Comments (2)
Oh what a lovely place, and the little sheepy having a poke about. What a great photo. Hope your holiday was a good one tjj.	Posted by carol27 8th June 2015ce
Great place to visit. Re-visit required when next in the area :)	Posted by CARL 9th June 2015ce
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