Nant Llwydiarth | |
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Location | |
Country | Wales |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Mynydd Hendre-ddu |
• elevation | 1,200 ft (370 m) |
Mouth | |
• location | Pont Cymerau, Aberllefenni |
• coordinates | 52°40′40″N3°48′30″W / 52.67777°N 3.80843°W Coordinates: 52°40′40″N3°48′30″W / 52.67777°N 3.80843°W |
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