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Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen

Llygad Llwchwr (Source of the River Loughor)

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Llygad Llwchwr (Source of the River Loughor)

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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    November 23, 2022

    This magical spot, Llygad Llwchwr which translates as "eye of the Loughor" is where the River Loughor emerges from its source - an underground lake at the Black Mountain. Below the surface from Llygad Llwchwr is a 1.2 km-long cave system in the Black Mountain.

    The cave contains a dry high level series and an active river level. Beyond the fourth river chamber exploration is only possible by cave diving.

      January 30, 2024

      The River Loughor is a river in Wales that marks the border between Carmarthenshire & Swansea. The river is sourced from an underground lake at the Black Mountain emerging at the surface from Llygad Llwchwr, which translates from the Welsh as eye of the Loughor😀

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        Location: Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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