Llyn Barfog

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Llyn Barfog (‘Bearded Lake’) - so-called from the rushes fringing its shores - was one of the legendary homes of Afanc, the water demon which plagued the people of Aberdyfi. The beast would kill anyone who came too close to the lake, occasionally causing floods by thrashing its tail, and pillaging the local farmland. King Arthur received an appeal to help, and dragged the Afanc from the lake using a magical chain tied to his horse Llamrai. In the struggle on the foreshore, Llamrai left a hoof-print on the rocks, which is still visible today and known locally as Carn March Arthur ('the stone of Arthur’s horse’). If you fancy exploring local Arthurian connections further, visit King Arthur's Labyrinth near Corris. 

Photo of Carn March Arthur - copyright David Given
Painting - copyright Pete Fowler / Literature Wales

Llyn Barfog

  • Llyn Barfog (‘Bearded Lake’) - so-called from the rushes fringing its shores - was one of the legendary homes of Afanc, the water demon which plagued the people of Aberdyfi. The beast would kill anyone who came too close to the lake, occasionally causing floods by thrashing its tail, and pillaging the local farmland. King Arthur received an appeal to help, and dragged the Afanc from the lake using a magical chain tied to his horse Llamrai. In the struggle on the foreshore, Llamrai left a hoof-print on the rocks, which is still visible today and known locally as Carn March Arthur ('the stone of Arthur’s horse’). If you fancy exploring local Arthurian connections further, visit King Arthur's Labyrinth near Corris. 

    Photo of Carn March Arthur - copyright David Given
    Painting - copyright Pete Fowler / Literature Wales

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