Dyffryn Ogwen: Gwahaniaeth rhwng fersiynau

[[Image:Ogwen Valley from Crimpiau.jpg|right|thumb|350px|View west down the Ogwen Valley from the Crimpiau. Tryfan and the Glyderau to the left, the Carneddau to the right.]]

 

 

The valley lies to the south of [[Bangor, Wales|Bangor]]. It is bordered one side by the [[Glyderau]] mountain range and on the other by the [[Carneddau]]. The [[River Ogwen]] (Afon Ogwen in [[Welsh language|Welsh]]) flows through it, separating the two mountain ranges. The valley is a part of [[Snowdonia National Park]].

 

The Ogwen Valley, as a result of being bordered on all sides by mountainous regions, is home to many hill walkers, climbers, and campers. This level of recreational activity can at times result in people getting into trouble on the hills, and to address this problem the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was setup. The work was initially started by [[Ron James (mountaineer)|Ron James]] at [[Ogwen Cottage]] outdoor pursuits centre; however, the need became great enough that mountain rescue in the area needed a full time body to be initiated.

 

The northern parts of the valley include the [[slate]] village of [[Bethesda, Gwynedd|Bethesda]], and also smaller villages such as [[Tregarth]], [[Mynydd Llandygai]] and [[Rachub]]. Around six and a half thousand people inhabit the valley as a whole, with around three-quarters of them able to speak [[Welsh language|Welsh]].

 

* [http://www.ogwen-rescue.org.uk/ Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation site]