Blaenau Ffestiniog
Surf around the Blaenau Ffestiniog area with the help of our guide to useful websites. If you know a site we've missed get in touch.
Ffestiniog
http://www.ffestiniog.org.uk/
Visitors, business and the community of Blaenau Ffestiniog and surrounding area are catered for here, though some sections like the message board and activities are currently empty. The constantly moving images, like the galloping ram at the bottom of every page, can get on your nerves after a while.
Stiniog
http://www.stiniog.com/
The Blaenau Project community website covers local sport, history and events, including pictures and results from the Moelwyn Fell Race and a list of all the area's men killed in World War I. There are galleries of old photos from the area and football teams.
Ffestiniog Railway
http://www.festrail.co.uk/
Everything you need to know about the famous narrow guage steam railway which runs from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog.
Watercolour Kitchin
http://watercolour-kitchin.co.uk/
The witty introduction on the homepage of this site lets you know exactly what to expect - an introduction to the work of a local artist. Just click on one of the images near the bottom of any page (the writing on them is rather small), and view paintings of nw Wales scenery, including Blaenau Ffestiniog, the Moelwyn mountains and Borth-y-Gest. Just click on a painting to view a larger version of it.
Suggested by Peter Kitchin
The Slate Industry of North and Mid Wales
http://www.penmorfa.com/Slate/
Dave Sallery's online history covers many aspects of this key industry, its quarries, geology, techniques and equipment, all illustrated with photographs.
South Snowdonia Search and Rescue
http://www.southsnowdonia-mountain-rescue.org.uk/
The home page of this easy-on-the-eye website takes you through to just half a dozen pages of straightforward information on the volunteers who do mountain, wilderness and urban search and rescue from their Trawsfynydd base. All you need to know in a simple and attractive format.
Suggested by David Griffiths, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Gwynedd County Council
http://www.gwynedd.gov.uk/
Gwynedd is the unitary local authority responsible for the Blaenau Ffestiniog area.
Snowdonia National Park
http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/
The park authority's attractive website covers everything from lakes and mountains to details of the park wardens, walks you can follow and places to visit. There is also information on the authority's meetings, working groups and conferences.
Cambrian Angling Association
http://www.cambrianangling.co.uk/
This ancient angling club has come into the 21st century with a new website, not quite complete yet, but full of useful information for those in pursuit of trout.
Conwy Valley Railway
http://www.conwyvalleyrailway.co.uk/
The main railway network reaches Blaenau Ffestiniog from the North Wales Coast along the stunning Conwy Valley line. Find out here about train services, walks and towns along the way.
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
http://www.llechwedd-slate-caverns.co.uk/
The area's major tourist attraction offers underground train rides through spectacular caverns. The website explains what slate is and how it's been mined and engineered, plus details of facilities, local wildlife and even how you can arrange a very unusual wedding.
Seren Cyf
http://www.serencyf.org
This well-designed site explains clearly the many activities of the Seren enterprise which provides employment and training for people with learning difficulties. You can look at work done on parks and gardens in Blaenau, find out about their cafe and order products they've made. Some pages need updating.
Rebecca Kitchin
http://www.illustration-kitchin.co.uk/
A huge range of the Blaenau-based artist's diverse work is viewable on her website, as well as her biography.
Suggested by Peter Kitchin
Ffestiniog Golf Club
http://www.ffestinioggolf.org/
Over 100 years old, this nine-hole course is one of the highest in Wales. Intrigued? Check out the course photos and all the other details you'll need on this site.
Suggested by Andrew Roberts, Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Friends of Cwmorthin
http://www.cwmorthin.co.uk/
Friends of Cwmorthin are a small group of volunteers working to preserve a disused underground slate quarry, which employed over 500 men at its peak, in the hills above Blaenau. Learn how to get involved and how to visit the site.
Suggested by Jon Steel, Wootton Bassett.
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