Llangrannog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Llangrannog |
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 Llangrannog from the west |
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| Population | 775 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SN316540 |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Blaencelyn |
| Postcode district | SA44 |
| Dialling code | 01239 654 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Llangrannog (sometimes spelt as Llangranog) is both a village and a community in Ceredigion, Wales, 6 miles (10 km) southwest of New Quay. It lies in the narrow valley of the River Hawen, which falls as a waterfall near the middle of the village. Llangrannog is on the Wales Coast Path.
Llangrannog's population was 775, according to the 2011 census; a 2.6% fall since the 796 people noted in 2001. The 2011 census showed 46.5% of the town's population could speak Welsh, a fall from 51.8% in 2001.
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Geography
The large rock between Llangrannog and Cilborth Beaches is Carreg Bica, a stack of Ordovician rock weathered by the sea, one of many along the coastline. A large piece of Carreg Bica fell away some years ago. Llangrannog's beach has received Blue Flag beach status. An RNLI lifeguard service is provided. Two streams flow down the beach to the sea - the Hawen and the smaller Nant Eisteddfa. There is a waterfall on the Hawen, known as Y Gerwn. Located within the community is the tiny island of Ynys Lochtyn.
The large rock between Llangrannog and Cilborth Beaches is Carreg Bica, a stack of Ordovician rock weathered by the sea, one of many along the coastline. A large piece of Carreg Bica fell away some years ago. Llangrannog's beach has received Blue Flag beach status.[5] An RNLI lifeguard service is provided. Two streams flow down the beach to the sea - the Hawen and the smaller Nant Eisteddfa. There is a waterfall on the Hawen, known as Y Gerwn. Located within the community is the tiny island of Ynys Lochtyn
Legend
According to legend, Carreg Bica (trans: Bica's rock)—the large sea-weathered stack of Ordovician rock on the beach—is the tooth of the giant Bica. He lived in Ceredigion and was forced to spit his tooth onto the beach when suffering a bad toothache.
Sport and leisure
Crannog, Llangrannog's football team, play in the Ceredigion League.
Images for kids
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Wales Coast Path above the village
