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The Afanc of Llyn yr Afanc

River Conwy, near Betws-y-Coed

A water monster dragged over the mountains by giant oxen.

An afanc, a monster like a giant beaver or crocodile, lived in a deep pool in the River Conwy and caused floods. A brave girl lulled it to sleep with her lap as a pillow, and it was chained up.

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53.0850, -3.7900
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Dragons & monsters

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Riverside paths run near Betws-y-Coed. Glaslyn is on the Miners' Track up Snowdon.

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