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Eve Rowlands

The tragic story behind the small Welsh village that's pulled in tourists for centuries

With babbling brooks, flowing rivers, picturesque bridges, wooded hillsides and mountains on the horizon, it's no wonder Beddgelert has a reputation for being one of Wales' most beautiful locations - and that's not just us saying it. Earlier this year, the village in Snowdonia, Gwynedd, was named among the most beautiful places to visit in the UK.

But while the surrounding landscape and glorious green scenery is a marvellous sight to behold, it's not all that draws in thousands of visitors every year.

Oh no. This quaint village is the place of legend and has a tragic back story dating back to the thirteenth century that many believe it is named after. You can get more local news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.

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