Llangrannog (Welsh pronunciation: [ɬanˈgranɔg]; sometimes spelt as Llangranog) is a village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, 6 miles (10 km) southwest of New Quay. It lies in the narrow valley of the River Hawen, which falls as a waterfall near the middle of the village. Llangrannog is on the Wales Coast Path.
Llangrannog | |
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Llangrannog from the west | |
Llangrannog Location within Ceredigion | |
Population | 775 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SN316540 |
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Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Blaencelyn |
Postcode district | SA44 |
Dialling code | 01239 654 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
According to the 2011 census, Llangrannog's population was 775.[2] This was a 2.6% decrease since the 796 people noted in 2001.[3] It is estimated that Llangrannog's population decreased further to 759 in 2019.[4]
The 2011 census showed 46.5% of the town's population could speak Welsh, a fall from 51.8% in 2001.[5]
The large rock between Llangrannog and Cilborth Beaches is Carreg Bica, a stack of Ordovician rock weathered by the sea, one of many along the coastline. A large piece of Carreg Bica fell away some years ago. Llangrannog's beach has received Blue Flag beach status.[6] An RNLI lifeguard service is provided. Two streams flow down the beach to the sea - the Hawen and the smaller Nant Eisteddfa. There is a waterfall on the Hawen, known as Y Gerwn. Located within the community is the tiny island of Ynys Lochtyn.
According to legend, Carreg Bica (trans: Bica's rock)—the large sea-weathered stack of Ordovician rock on the beach—is the tooth of the giant Bica. He lived in Ceredigion and was forced to spit his tooth onto the beach when suffering a bad toothache.[7]
Crannog, Llangrannog's football team, play in the Ceredigion League.
Welcome to Llangrannog website[1]