Afon Llyfni facts for kids
The Afon Llyfni is a small but important river in North Wales. It begins its journey high up in the mountains, near some famous peaks.
Where Does the Afon Llyfni Start?
This river starts as a tiny stream called Nant Drws y Coed. It flows between two mountains, Mynydd Mawr and Mynydd Drws-y-Coed. These mountains are located just west of Snowdon, which is the highest mountain in Wales!
The River's Journey to the Sea
The main part of the Afon Llyfni river truly begins when it flows out of Llyn Nantlle Uchaf. This is a beautiful lake. As the river continues, it passes through the historic slate mining areas of Nantlle. It even picks up water that drains from the very deep, water-filled quarries in that area.
After leaving the slate workings, the river flows past the towns of Talysarn and Penygroes. Finally, the Afon Llyfni reaches the sea at a place called Pontllyfni.
What About Pollution Concerns?
For some years, people were worried that the river might be polluted. This was because of old industrial waste that had been dumped in one of the deep, water-filled quarries. However, it seems there was no major problem. Tests showed that the water quality did not change much, which is good news for the river and its wildlife!
