There was an Iron Age Fort on the mountain, overlooking Llwyngwril, dating from 400 BC. If you know what you are looking for, you will see evidence of it. The site has a commanding view of the village and coastline, around Cardigan Bay. The Llyn Peninsula can be seen, with Bardsey Island and its lighthouse, at the tip of the peninsula.

Dolphins are often seen playing in the bay, and seals too, which are often seen languishing on the rocks by the ancient church of Llangelynin (dating from 12th Century.) Majestic Red Kites can often be seen soaring above the village and around the area, herons and dippers in the river, and a wide variety of other birds and wildlife.  The beach is shingle and this part of coast is rated as being superb for wind-surfing and on a blustery day they can often be seen riding the breakers.  Fishing is also good, and sea bass and mackerel among others, can often be landed right here on the beach.

The river Gwril cascades down the mountain, and runs through the village. It feeds a man-made channel of water, which connects and fed the mills in the village, and at one time powered the village with electricity. This flows finally through Hendre Farm and out onto the beach. The beach is shingle but has sand when the tide is out. Many people take picnics to the beach and have a bonfire, and watch the sun go down, over the sea, which is often spectacular.

There is Quaker history in the village, with a Quaker Burial Ground , near the beach, and also a house called Llwyn Du (black wood), which dates from 1137, but is best known as the home of Quakers during their persecution in the 1600s, prior to leaving Wales for America. The occupants at this time were Humphrey ap Hugh, and his family.

The village falls within the Snowdonia National Park, which preserves the essential tranquillity here. Many people who visit this village come back repeatedly, because of the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The National Park would not allow any over commercialisation.

The village has evolved over many centuries with a landscape carved by a retreating glacier; iron age, bronze age evidence with Cromlechs and standing stones, Ley lines are all on the mountain above the village.

Near to the village is The Blue Lake at Friog, which is a disused slate quarry, which has filled with water, this is a good spot for a dip on a hot sunny day. Bird Rock at Llanegryn which is a dramatic landmark, and nearby Castell y Bere, The ancient church at Llanegryn, with the most beautiful carved rood screen, which was carried over the mountain from Cymer Abbey by the monks. Also the ancient church of Llangelynin must not be overlooked, which is just out side the village, close to the sea.

The Mawddach Trail along the old railway line which ran to Dolgellau at one time, is nearby, and it is ideal for walking or cycling, and there are a number of routes that include all, or part of the Trail. It is also possible to walk or cycle over Barmouth Bridge from Morfa Mawddach alongside the railway line, which spans the beautiful Mawddach Estuary.

Horse riding is possible from a trekking centre in Arthog, from where you can go on mountain or beach rides.

Llwyngwril Gallery	Ffordd Ddu above Llwyngwril
The Village in Spring	The Village in snow from beach path
The Estuary and Barmouth Bridge	New Life, New Season