River Gwenfro facts for kids
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The Gwenfro, near Tanyfron.
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| Other name(s) | Afon Gwenfro |
| Country | Wales |
| Counties | Wrexham County Borough |
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| Main source | Fynnon y Ceirw Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham County Borough 53°4′19″N 3°5′27.7″W / 53.07194°N 3.091028°W |
| River mouth | River Clywedog near Wrexham 53°2′8.2″N 2°58′28.8″W / 53.035611°N 2.974667°W |
The River Gwenfro (called Afon Gwenfro in Welsh) is a small but important river. It flows through Wrexham County Borough in north Wales. The Gwenfro is a tributary of the Clywedog. This means it is a smaller river that flows into a larger one.
The name Gwenfro might come from old Welsh words. Some people think it means "white border" or "white boundary." Others believe it means "holy vale" or "holy valley."
Where the Gwenfro Begins
The Gwenfro starts from several small springs. These springs are found south and east of a village called Bwlchgwyn. One of these special places is named Ffynnon y Ceirw. This Welsh name means "spring of the stags."
The River's Journey
From its springs, the Gwenfro flows eastwards. It travels for several miles through a valley that is quite deep. Along its way, other smaller streams join the Gwenfro, making it bigger.
As the river gets closer to Wrexham, it passes through the town centre. In this area, much of the river flows underground. This is called being "culverted." It means the river runs through large pipes or tunnels. Finally, the Gwenfro joins the Clywedog River at a place called King's Mills.
The Gwenfro and People
For a long time, the Gwenfro was a very important source of water. It helped power industries in Wrexham. Because of this, the river sometimes faced problems with pollution.
However, things have gotten much better for the Gwenfro. Even though there can still be small issues sometimes, the river is much cleaner now. Fish like brown trout and roach have returned to its waters. This shows that the river's health is improving.
