Afon Gyrach is a river in Wales, flowing through the subregion of Conwy. It's a relatively small river, only a couple of miles in length, and drains from the slopes of Tal-y-fan.
It is situated in the Conwy unitary authority area, within the old county of Caernarfonshire, specifically in the community of Penmaenmawr. It flows into the sea approximately 13 km downstream from its source.
Source and Course: The river is fed by reservoirs located higher up on the slopes of Tal-y-fan, which once provided drinking water for the town of Penmaenmawr. It flows through a boggy area known as Waen Gyrach. It's also associated with the Fairy Glen, a popular beauty spot in a secluded gorge near Betws-y-Coed, where a chain of cascading waterfalls is nestled along the river.

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Location: Penmaenmawr, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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