Dyffryn Ogwen

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Dyffryn Ogwen, or Ogwen Valley, is a valley in the Welsh county of Gwynedd.

[edit] Geography

The valley lies to the south of Bangor. It is bordered one side by the Glyderau mountain range and on the other by the Carneddau. The River Ogwen (Afon Ogwen in Welsh) flows through it, separating the two mountain ranges. The valley is a part of Snowdonia National Park.

[edit] Recreation

The Ogwen Valley as a result of being bordered on all sides by mountainous regions, it is home to hill walkers, climbers & campers. The result of this recreational activity can at times cause problematic situations on the hills, to rectify this the "Ogwen valley Mountain Rescue Organisation" was setup. The work was initialy started by Ron James (mountaineer) at Ogwen Cottage outdoor pursuits centre, however the need became great enough that mountain rescue in the area needed a full time body to be initiated.

[edit] People

The northern parts of the valley include the slate village of Bethesda, and also smaller villages such as Tregarth, Mynydd Llandygai and Rachub. Around six and a half thousand people inhabit the valley as a whole, with around three-quarters of them able to speak Welsh.