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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · North Wales

Afon Seiont

In or near Newborough.

Free admission

Afon Seiont (Welsh, meaning 'River Seiont' in English) is a river in Gwynedd, Wales which runs into the Menai Strait. Its source is the outflow of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis, and it flows out in a gen

The Menai Strait from the cycleway just south-west of Waterloo Port - geograph.org.uk - 1595697

Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Caernarfon · 1.4 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Afon Seiont, the nearest railway station is Caernarfon, located 1.4 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the location is accessible. You can use the postcode LL55 1LN for sat-nav directions.

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About

Afon Seiont (Welsh, meaning 'River Seiont' in English) is a river in Gwynedd, Wales which runs into the Menai Strait. Its source is the outflow of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis, and it flows out in a generally northwest direction. Between the outflow and the village of Llanrug it is known as the Afon Rhythallt, changing its name just after the village. Its mouth is in the town of Caernarfon, forming a natural harbour as it flows out into the Menai Strait. The Afon Nant Peris provides the main inflow into Llyn Peris which then drains into Llyn Padarn with the addition of the waters of the Afon Arddu which drains the northern slopes of Snowdon. The name of the Roman fort of Segontium, near Caernarfon, is based on the Latinised form of the name 'Seiont'. In the Brythonic language *seg-ontio translates as 'strong place'.

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From the Wikipedia article

Afon Seiont (Welsh, meaning 'River Seiont' in English) is a river in Gwynedd, Wales which runs into the Menai Strait. Its source is the outflow of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis, and it flows out in a generally northwest direction. Between the outflow and the village of Llanrug it is known as the Afon Rhythallt, changing its name just after the village. Its mouth is in the town of Caernarfon, forming a natural harbour as it flows out into the Menai Strait. The Afon Nant Peris provides the main inflow into Llyn Peris which then drains into Llyn Padarn with the addition of the waters of the Afon Arddu which drains the northern slopes of Snowdon. The name of the Roman fort of Segontium, near Caernarfon, is based on the Latinised form of the name 'Seiont'. In the Brythonic language *seg-ontio translates as 'strong place'.

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Coordinates
53.1500, -4.2667
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Caernarfon
Postcode
LL55 1LN
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Caernarfon1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Afon Seiont?
Afon Seiont is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 1LN), in the parish of Caernarfon.
What is Afon Seiont?
Afon Seiont (Welsh, meaning 'River Seiont' in English) is a river in Gwynedd, Wales which runs into the Menai Strait. Its source is the outflow of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis, and it flows out in a gen
How do I get to Afon Seiont?
The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 1LN.
Is Afon Seiont free to visit?
Yes, Afon Seiont is free to enter.
How do I get to Afon Seiont?
The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 1LN.