Why Mynydd Mawr matters.
View from Mynydd Mawr
The proposed energy park will a an area of cultural, historical, and natural importance.
It is an area of exceptional beauty and tranquility. Comprising of a range of important
and fragile habitats providing a home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
The following series of posts will show why this is the wrong project in the wrong place
Articles in this series:
Culturally and historically important
Mynydd Mawr, the Tanat and Ceiriog Valleys have a special place in the culture and history of Wales.
Spectacular hills and scenic valleys, interspersed by pockets of ancient woodland, make this special, undervalued part of Wales more than a match for any part of the UK.
Activities and mental wellbeing
Mynydd Mawr is a ‘serene’ area known for its tranquility and peace, crisscrossed by footpaths and bridleways offering a haven for getting closer to nature with all the benefits that it provides.
This is not the first time this area has been under threat. Plans to turn the Ceiriog Valley into a reservoir were defeated by Lloyd George.
A landscape steeped in myth, mystery, and memory. From dragons and giants to fairies and saints.