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Aberystwyth and the Dyfi valley is a UNESCO designated Biosphere – an unique place celebrating environmental diversity. It is the setting for one of Wales’ most tragic love stories. ‘The Welsh Juliet’ Lleucu Llwyd, from Dolgelynen Farm near Machynelleth, fell in love and was betrothed to the young poet, Llywelyn Goch. When the poet travelled south, Lleucu’s disapproving father convinced her that her lover had married someone else. She died of a broken heart before Llywelyn returned, who immortalised her through poetry and song. This folklore may be based in truth - nearby St Peter Ad Vincula church records that Lleucu was buried under the altar in 1390. Tales of the lovers are still popular throughout Wales today. The Biosphere can be explored through various walks, and Dolgelynen Farm is now a B&B.
Dyfi Biosphere, Machynlleth
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- Region : Mid Wales
- Grid Ref : SH 74543 00810
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Aberystwyth and the Dyfi valley is a UNESCO designated Biosphere – an unique place celebrating environmental diversity. It is the setting for one of Wales’ most tragic love stories. ‘The Welsh Juliet’ Lleucu Llwyd, from Dolgelynen Farm near Machynelleth, fell in love and was betrothed to the young poet, Llywelyn Goch. When the poet travelled south, Lleucu’s disapproving father convinced her that her lover had married someone else. She died of a broken heart before Llywelyn returned, who immortalised her through poetry and song. This folklore may be based in truth - nearby St Peter Ad Vincula church records that Lleucu was buried under the altar in 1390. Tales of the lovers are still popular throughout Wales today. The Biosphere can be explored through various walks, and Dolgelynen Farm is now a B&B.
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