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 by, and seals too, which are often seen languishing on the rocks by the ancient church of Llangelynin (dating from 12th Century.)

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.

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