Afon Dulas facts for kids
The Afon Dulas is a river in Wales. It's sometimes called the North Dulas. This river forms a natural border. It separates parts of Gwynedd and Powys counties.
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The River's Journey
The Afon Dulas starts high in the hills. Its source is above a village called Aberllefenni. The river then flows through several places. These include Corris, Esgairgeiliog, and Pantperthog. Finally, it joins the Afon Dyfi. This meeting point is at Ffridd Gate, close to Machynlleth.
A Look Back in Time
The Afon Dulas has been an important landmark for a long time. In the year 1200, it was noted as a key land boundary. A document from 1428 describes land owned by Einion ap Seisyllt. This land was "between the rivers Dyfi and Dulas." This shows the river's historical importance.
Roads and Railways in the Valley
The Dulas valley has been used for travel for centuries.
- The A487 main road follows the valley. It runs from Ffridd Gate to Corris.
- An old Roman road, Sarn Helen, likely followed the valley too. It probably went from Aberllefenni to Ffridd Gate.
- The Corris Railway also ran through this valley. It connected Aberllefenni to Ffridd Gate.
Smaller Rivers Joining the Dulas
Many smaller streams and rivers flow into the Afon Dulas. These are called tributaries.
- Nant Garfan
- Nant Lliwdy, found south of Pantperthog
- Nant y Darren, at Pantperthog
- Nant Cwm Cadian, north of Pantperthog
- Afon Glesyrch, at Esgairgeiliog
- Nant y Goedwig, south of Maespoeth Junction
- Afon Deri, which used to be called Afon Corris, at Corris
- Afon Llefenni, at Aberllefenni
- Nant Llwydiarth, at Pont Cymerau, Aberllefenni
- Nant Ceiswyn, also at Pont Cymerau, Aberllefenni
The Other Afon Dulas
There is another river also named Afon Dulas. People often call it the South Dulas. This river also joins the Afon Dyfi. It meets the Dyfi upstream from where the North Dulas joins.
Where the South Dulas Flows
The South Dulas starts in Glaslyn. This is below the slopes of Foel Fadian. It flows past the small village of Forge. It also passes Plas Dolguog. Then, it joins the Afon Dyfi.
The Black Bridge
Near where the South Dulas meets the Dyfi, the Cambrian train line crosses it. This crossing is on a bridge called the Black Bridge. This train line often closed because of flooding after heavy rain. In 2021, plans were announced to fix this. The bridge and its paths were to be raised by one metre. This will help prevent future flooding problems.
Streams Joining the South Dulas
- Afon Crewi, at Felingerrig
