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	Conwy Castle - Great Castles of Wales
		The walled town of Conwy with its castle is on the main coast road (A55) from Chester to Holyhead.
		Conwy castle is one of the most picturesque of Welsh castles and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture.
		Taken toghether the castle and the town walls of Conwy, planned as a single unit, are the most impressive of all the fortresses raised by King Edward I to subdue Wales.
	www.greatcastlesofwales.co.uk /conwy.htm (434 words)

	River Conwy -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Conwy is bounded to the East by the rolling ancient mudstone hills of the (From 425 million to 405 million years ago; first air-breathing animals) Silurian period, the Migneint Moors.
		Excellent examples of torrential river (The branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms) geomorphology can be seen at Conwy falls and in the Lledr gorge.
		The central river valley down-steam of Betws-y-Coed is relatively wide and fertile and supports dairying and sheep rearing.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ri/river_conwy.htm (585 words)

	Conwy (county borough) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Conwy [county borough] is a local government principal area in north Wales.
		The River Conwy (after which the county borough is named) lies wholly within the area: rising in Snowdonia and flowing through Llanrwst en route to the Irish Sea by Conwy.
		The new name has caused confusion with the town of Conwy; for instance, Royal Mail tell people to not use the name 'Conwy' on mail to the area lest it go to the town of the same name (NB: they advise against the use of the former postal counties generally).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conwy_(county_borough) (239 words)

	Welsh Icons - Conwy
		Conwy (formerly anglicised as Conway) is a town in Conwy county borough, north Wales, UK, which faces the resort of Llandudno across the Conwy Estuary.
		Robert Stephenson built the famous Conwy Railway Bridge, a tubular bridge for the Chester and Holyhead Railway in 1849 and this is still in main-line use with a station within the town walls.
		Conwy Morfa, a marshy spit of land on the west side of the estuary, and was probably the location where golf was first played on Welsh soil.
	www.welshicons.org.uk /html/conwy.html (540 words)

	River Conwy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The River Conwy (Welsh: Afon Conwy) is a river in North Wales, United Kingdom.
		At the mouth of the Conwy as it discharges into Liverpool Bay is the town of Conwy with its World Heritage Site castle — Conwy Castle and two famous bridges.
		Whilst conductivity rises as the river flows towards the sea, the overall organic quality remains very good despite some slight increases in ammonia due to diffuse agricultural inputs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Conwy (526 words)

	Wales At Heart
		The County Borough of Conwy's 37 miles of northern foreshore, stretching from Llanfairfechan in the west to the River Clwyd in the East, extends across a variety of landscapes down to Dolwyddelan, and across to Cerrigydrudion in the south west.
		Conwy with its medieval castle, complete town walls and historic buildings, must surely be one of the finest walled towns in Europe.
		Rowen - Across the river is the hamlet of Rowen, with its white washed cottages it is one of the prettiest villages in North Wales.
	www.walesatheart.com /wahcounties/conwy.htm (2155 words)

	Conwy Hotels, Accommodation in Wales
		Conwy County is a borough in North Wales.
		The River Conwy is wholly within the county: rising in Snowdonia and flowing through Llanrwst en route to the Irish Sea by Conwy...
		It lies in the Snowdonia region and on the River Conwy and River Llugwy.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Wales/wales-hotels-conwy.html (2039 words)

	Conwy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Conwy (formerly anglicised to Conway in English) is a town in Conwy county borough, North Wales, UK, which faces the resort of Llandudno across the Conwy Estuary.
		The crossing of the Conwy river has always been a problem and today the A55 road goes under the river by tunnel.
		Conwy is a convenient place from which to explore the mountains of Snowdonia.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/C/Conwy.htm (272 words)

	TourWales - Conwy and the Conwy Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The lower Conwy Valley is an extremely fertile region with the meandering River Conwy dominant in the valley floor.
		The river is tidal as far as Llanrwst.
		On the western bank of the River Conwy lies the beautiful church of Caerhun - occupying the exact spot of the headquarters of the Tenth Legion.
	www.tourwales.com /towns_and_villages/conwy_valley.htm (167 words)

	ipedia.com: Conwy (county borough) Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Conwy is a county borough in north Wales.
		The River Conwy rises in Snowdonia and flows through Betws-y-Coed en route to the Irish Sea by Conwy Castle.
		Conwy is represented in Parliament by Betty Williams (Lab), Elfyn Llwyd (PC), and Gareth Thomas (Lab), though these members all represent constituencies that only partially cover Conwy.
	www.ipedia.com /conwy__county_borough_.html (204 words)

	Welsh Canoeing Association - Cymdeithas Ganwa Cymru
		The river is grade 45, 6 in high water, with increasing technical difficulty at all levels as the Fairy Glen is approached.
		It is essential that all involved in the use and management of the river respect the need to conserve it and its surroundings for the benefit of all those who live and visit the area and for those who will do so in the future.
		The new owners of the Conwy Falls and Cafe positively welcome canoeists in to the cafe itself it is in your interest to support this initiative by frequenting it.
	www.union.ic.ac.uk /rcc/canoe/guide/conwy1.php (2367 words)

	Holidays in Conwy County Wales, a guide to find a holiday in Conwy County
		During high spring tides the river is tidal as far as Llanrwst and when combined with heavy rain the river floods the lower reaches of the Conwy Valley.
		To the west of the river Conwy is the Snowdonia National Park including the Lakes of Llyn Eigiau, Llyn Cowlyd, Lyn Crafnant, and Llyn Geirionydd.
		To the east of the river Conwy the county takes on more of a lowland agricultural look and there are many small villages scattered about the verdant landscape.
	www.walesdirectory.co.uk /Holidays_in_Conwy.htm (690 words)

	My Trip to Wales - The City of Conwy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Conwy, near the northern coast, on the west bank of the Conwy River
		The first thing that strikes you when you cross the river to enter Conwy is an amazing futuristic suspension bridge, built in 1827, and painted white, with turrets to match the castle it all but collides with.
		Conwy was originally built by Edward I of England as an English city, with Welshman only permitted inside the town on periodic market days.
	www.chironian.com /~barbara/conwy.htm (411 words)

	Galles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Conwy is one of the finest examples of Medieval walled towns.
		Until recently the fishing industry contributed greatly to the economy of Conwy and for generations most Conwy families have been connected either with the fishing fleet or in mussel gathering on the estuary beds, the latter is the oldest industry of the town and from time to time pearls are found in the shells.
		Crossing the River Conwy until the early 19th century was a daunting prospect for travellers, the currents were treacherous and many folk came to grief.
	www.eat-online.net /italian/countries/uk.htm (575 words)

	Welcome to Conwy
		Conwy castle is a gritty, dark stoned fortress which has the rare ability to evoke an authentic medieval atmosphere.
		Conwy, constructed by the English monarch Edward I between 1283 and 1289 as one of the key fortresses in his 'iron ring' of castles to contain the Welsh, was built to prompt such a humbling reaction.
		Conwy's massive military strength springs from the rock on which it stands and seems to grow naturally.
	www.conwy.com (436 words)

	Canoe Wales - Canw Cymru
		By canoe the Conwy is navigable from some 23+ miles upstream but, long prior to the visiting paddler, the river was used as a navigation system.
		After good rain it was possible and traditional (historically) to launch onto the river at Pennant bridge and footpath GR824469 (south of Ysbyty Ifan on the B4407).
		With the addition of the Caletwr and Merddur, the river picks up new power as it carves its way through the Foelas Estate (the Merddur itself has some good rapids but is crossed by numerous fences and isn’t worth the bother).
	www.canoewales.com /betws_colwynbay/conwy.htm (2355 words)

	River Conwy
		WHERE IS IT?: In Snowdonia, North Wales, it's the river which follows the A5 as you approach Betws y Coed from the Corwen/ Llangollen direction.
		The portage is river left and involves climbing down a makeshift ladder to a rock outcrop directly beside the grade 5 river.
		The route I remember through the grade 4, is to enter river right of centre, move left, make a sharp left and right (whilst smiling at Loel who is sitting in a micro eddy to pick up the pieces) and give it welly to an eddy river right at the bottom.
	www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk /conwyfalls.htm (843 words)

	Bridge photos, Bridge postcards -- Bridgepix.com
		Conwy Railway Bridge carries the North Wales Coast Line railway across the River Conwy between Llandudno Junction and the town of Conwy.
		The Conwy railway bridge runs parallel to an elegant Suspension Bridge built by Thomas Telford, which is now in the care of the National Trust, and is open to pedestrians only.
		Conwy Suspension Bridge was one of the first road suspension bridges in the world.
	www.bridgepix.com /bridgeblog/?p=359 (405 words)

	Conwy Valley North Wales its History and Places of Interest
		As the river flows north it is joined by the tributaries of the Machno and Lledr rivers.
		Situated on the western side of the River Conwy, the fort was established to control the river crossing, which was on the main route between the garrisons of Chester and Caernarfon (Segontium).
		To the east lies the River Conwy, and to the west the land rises steeply into the mountains of Northern Snowdonia.
	www.conwy-valley.org.uk /Conwy_Valley/index.htm (1895 words)

	View from the train. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Conwy Castle, with its attendant bridges and town walls, is clearly seen as is the embankment carrying the former main road and railway.
		We are now at the limit of the tidal Conwy, and the long straggling village across the river is Trefriw, this was formerly served by pleasure steamers from Conwy.
		The upper stretch of the Conwy from this point is known as the 'Fairy Glen', and is a spectacular stretch of rocky pools and surging cataracts.
	www.penmorfa.com /Conwy/view.htm (2386 words)

	conwy - Ask.com Web Search
		Conwy (formerly anglicised as Conway) is a town in Conwy county borough in North Wales, which faces Deganwy across the River Conwy.
		Conwy River Festival is a week of yacht racing and cruising together with many shore based family activities...
		Conwy, enclosed within a ring of 13th century walls and protected by a mighty castle, is one of the world's finest medieval towns.
	www.ask.com /web?q=conwy (303 words)

	What activities to do in the Conwy Valley? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Rising on the Migneint, the River Conwy flows down through Fairy Glen and over the spectacular Conwy Falls before settling to a gentler pace below Betws-y-Coed, where it is a salmon and sea trout river.
		The river Llugwy, a major tributary of the Conwy, is a trout and salmon river.
		At Conwy, trips leave the quay to cruise upstream to see the beautiful Conwy Valley or in the estuary to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Puffin Island, Anglesey and the Great Orme aboard the all-weather river bus Queen Victoria.
	conwy-valley.org /activities (683 words)

	Conwy
		Conwy has a population of around 4000 people and is situated in North West Wales about 2 1/2 hours drive away from Littleborough.
		Driving into Conwy you get the best view of the castle and it is from the far side of the river Conwy that you should take any photos.
		Conwy castle is one of Edward I's and "a medieval masterpiece" it was getting on for four pounds to get in but you can't go to Conwy and not have a walk around the castle.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /a.slough/html/places/conwy.htm (666 words)

	Conwy Castle
		"Anyone looking at Conwy Castle for the first time will be impressed first and foremost by the unity and compactness of so great a mass of building, with its eight almost identical towers, four on the north and four on the south, pinning it to the rock on which it stands.
		The walls are 1400 yards in length and are flanked by twenty-one towers and three double tower gateways, a constant reminder of the mighty castle looming in the distance.
		Conwy was ultimately a powerful reminder of why we came to this marvelous place called Wales.
	www.castlewales.com /conwy.html (2066 words)

	Aberconwy and Conwy: Touring Wales on Britannia
		Aberconwy is not a town, but a district, encompassing the length of the River Conwy, the boundary set by the infamous treaty of 1277 by which Edward I hemmed in Prince Llywelyn.
		Since the building of the road tunnel under the river, Conwy has rid itself of the nightmarish traffic jams that for a quarter of a century clogged its narrow streets and damaged its narrow gateways.
		In 1848, another bridge crossed the Conwy, this time the Tubular Bridge was built by famed engineer Robert Stephenson (who used the same design to cross the Menai) to carry the railway that led from London to Holyhead.
	www.britannia.com /tours/wales/aberconwy.html (509 words)

	BBC - North West Wales I Love Wales - BBC - Wales - Where I Live - North West - Rivers
		There are some great rivers in North West Wales, from the Conwy to the Dyfi, many popular with anglers and canoeists.
		The Conwy at the Fairy Glen is ethereal.
		The river Conwy: absolutely fabulous river and I am proud to say that my Taid worked on the river for many years helping to protect the surrounding land from the flooding.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/northwest/sites/ilovewales/pages/rivers.shtml (932 words)

	Dolgarrog History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Transport to and from the works was a problem from the beginning as the Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog railway ran along the opposite side of the valley, and hence the far side of the River Conwy, and local roads were in poor condition.
		In 1914 a canal leading from the river to the works was opened, although the tramway continued to be used for some traffic.
		The trackbed can be followed, from the works, alongside Station Road, to the bridge over the river Conwy, which is now a footpath bridge, and which is also used as a pipe bridge, to carry water mains.
	www.dolgarrograilway.co.uk /History.htm (1303 words)

	Wildlife cruises on the river Conwy and in the estuary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Wildlife cruises on the river Conwy and in the estuary
		The Conwy River is a Mecca for birdwatchers; indeed just upstream from the bridges you will find the R.S.P.B reserve.
		Due to the tidal nature of the river the times of the cruises do vary we strongly recommend that you call us for further information on sailing times and up or down river sails.
	www.conwyboats.co.uk /wildlife.htm (607 words)

	AllRefer.com - Conwy (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		12,969), Conwy, N Wales, at the mouth of the Conwy (Conway) River.
		Conwy is a picturesque tourist town with several notable old structures.
		A high wall (13th cent.) encloses the old town, and a 13th-century church and castle remain.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/C/Conwy.html (159 words)

	Fishing in North Wales Snowdonia
		Salmon have bred in the Conwy, Lledr and Llugwy rivers for centuries, but spring running fish were not introduced until 1920, when Mr Connell Smith of Gwydyr Hotel obtained eggs from Thurso in Scotland and introduced them to a hatchery he built on the Afon Lledr.
		In the olden days netting was undertaken on the rivers, and coracles were used on the Conwy and on pools in the Lledr and Llugwy rivers, and on a few of the local lakes.
		The river Llugwy, a major tributary of the Conwy, is a trout and salmon river.
	www.betws-y-coed.co.uk /activi/fishing/default.htm (356 words)

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