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Village in Conwy County Borough, Wales
Capel Curig (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈkɑːpɛl ˈkɨːrɪɡ]; meaning "Curig's Chapel") is a village and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales. Historically
Capel_Curig
St Curig was a Celtic bishop and saint of Wales during post Roman times. St Curig settled in Wales in the 7th century AD, during the reign of Maelgwn Gwynedd
Curig
Philippine army trooper
Lucio P. Curig is a retired Philippine Army enlisted trooper and a recipient of the Philippines' highest military award for courage: the Medal of Valor
Lucio_Curig
Village and community in Conwy, Wales
village became a major mail coach stop between Corwen (to the east) and Capel Curig (to the west). It also led to improvement of the roads to Blaenau Ffestiniog
Betws-y-Coed
Mountainous region and national park in North Wales
mountains; A4085 links Penrhyndeudraeth with Caernarfon, the A4086 links Capel Curig with Caernarfon via Llanberis and the A498 links Tremadog with the A4086
Snowdonia
Painting by Philip James de Loutherbourg
Snowdon from Capel Curig is an oil on canvas landscape painting by the French-British artist Philip James de Loutherbourg, from 1787. It depicts Snowdon
Snowdon_from_Capel_Curig
Mountain group in Wales
(Yr Wyddfa) eastern side, i.e. facing down Dyffryn Mymbyr towards Capel Curig. The peaks in the Horseshoe are those of Y Lliwedd, Snowdon, Garnedd Ugain
Snowdon_Massif
Mountain pass in Gwynedd, Wales
Llanberis pass road extends beyond Pen-y-Pass to join the Beddgelert-to-Capel Curig road at the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel. That notable climbing hotel was used as a
Pen-y-Pass
UK National outdoor centre in Wales
and is less than a quarter of a mile south-west of the centre of Capel Curig on the A4086 road. In the late 18th century, Richard Pennant, 1st Baron
Plas_y_Brenin
Long-distance walking route in north Wales
St Michael's Churches at Betws-y-coed, and St Julitta's Church at Capel Curig) - a total of 16 miles / 25 km Sacred Kingdom (visiting St Grwst's Church
North_Wales_Pilgrim's_Way
Hamlet in Ceredigion, Wales
eisteddfa, meaning seat and the name of St Curig. This gives the meaning of Curig's seat. It is said that Curig rested on the hill here and looked down into
Eisteddfa_Gurig
2000 studio album by Half Man Half Biscuit
Be Cynical at Christmas" "Visitor for Mr Edmonds" "Bottleneck at Capel Curig" "Emerging from Gorse" "Look Dad No Tunes" "Twenty Four Hour Garage People"
Trouble_over_Bridgwater
Scottish civil engineer (1757–1834)
ascent from there to Capel Curig and then the descent from the pass of Nant Ffrancon towards Bangor. Between Capel Curig and Bethesda, in the Ogwen Valley
Thomas_Telford
Mountain in Snowdonia, Wales
scarred mountain. The mountain is easily accessible from the north via Capel Curig and nearby Pont Cyfyng (by separate paths) and from the south via Dolwyddelan
Moel_Siabod
Fell running challenge in north Wales
in both direction and start point: Nicky Spinks opted to start in Capel Curig going anti-clockwise, then clockwise; whereas Ajay Hanspal opted to start
Paddy_Buckley_Round
Two lakes in Snowdonia, Wales
lakes located in Dyffryn Mymbyr, a valley running from the village of Capel Curig to the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel in Snowdonia, north-west Wales. The A4086 runs
Llynnau_Mymbyr
Glacial valley in Snowdonia, Wales
surroundings. Evan Roberts, the renowned botanist and explorer from Capel Curig, did probably as much as any other (self-taught) botanist to document the
Cwm_Idwal
Scottish painter and engraver
northern Wales he painted numerous landscape paintings of places in the Capel Curig area, such as Snowdon. He was headmaster of the Liverpool Mechanics Institute
John_Finnie_(painter)
Valley in Snowdonia, north-west Wales
Wales, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) in length, and leading up from Capel Curig to the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel. The river Nantygwryd, originally called Y Mymbyr
Dyffryn_Mymbyr
Mountain pass in Wales
Gwynedd, Wales. The area is located at the junction of the A4086 from Capel Curig to Llanberis and Caernarfon and the A498 from Beddgelert and Nant Gwynant
Pen-y-Gwryd
Mountain pass in north Wales
Ogwen in Conwy. From here the road descends through Nant y Benglog to Capel Curig and through to Betws-y-Coed. The A5 is the Holyhead to London trunk road
Nant_Ffrancon_Pass
Mountain in north-west Wales
Pen-y-Pass to the south, and along the Glyder ridge to the east, towards Capel Curig. It is a popular spot for climbers. According to Sir Ifor Williams, the
Glyder_Fach
Hotel in Capel Curig, Conwy, Wales
Cobden's Hotel is a 19th-century hotel in Capel Curig, Conwy, Wales. It became famous after it was bought by the celebrated cricketer Frank Cobden and
Cobden's_Hotel
1981 film by Matthew Robbins
Hodge (Sydney Bromley) rehearsing for the pack levitation scene. Director Mathew Robbins is monitoring through the camera in Capel Curig, North Wales
Dragonslayer_(1981_film)
Market town and community in Wales
Other towns and villages Betws yn Rhos Betws-y-Coed Bylchau Caerhun Capel Curig Capel Garmon Cerrigydrudion Craig-y-Don Cwm Penmachno Dinmael Dolgarrog
Abergele
Mountain road in Wales
Dyffryn Mymbyr, a tributary of the River Llugwy which it joins at Capel Curig. To the south of Pen-y-gwryd are the headwaters of the Afon Glaslyn which
Llanberis_Pass
Lake in Conwy County Borough, Wales
Hotel in Capel Curig (over a mile away) stated that this lake could be used by residents for fishing, and the Army Training Camp at Capel Curig still use the
Llyn_Goddionduon
Mountain in Conwy County Borough, Wales
down to Llyn Cowlyd. It may be climbed from the southern side, from Capel Curig or the A5, or from the north-east, from Dolgarrog or Tal-y-bont in the Conwy
Pen_Llithrig_y_Wrach
Rural district in Wales (1934–1974)
The district contained the following civil parishes: Caerhun(1) Capel Curig(2) (absorbed parts of Llandegai and Llanllechid(3)) Dolgarrog(1) (absorbed
Nant_Conwy_Rural_District
Annual motorcycle camping rally in North Wales
Capel Curig. 1999 - Capel Curig 2000 - Capel Curig 2001 - Ex Army Camp 2002 - Caernarfon airfield 2003 - Caernarfon airfield 2004 - Capel Curig 2005 -
Dragon_Rally
Railway station in Conwy, Wales
It is used by the Snowdonia National Park Sherpa bus services to Capel Curig, Pen-y-Gwryd, Pen-y-Pass, Beddgelert, Porthmadog, Tryfan and Bethesda. Other
Betws-y-Coed_railway_station
Mountain group in Snowdonia, Wales
meaning a heap of stones. The Glyderau stretch from Mynydd Llandegai to Capel Curig, and include five of Wales' fourteen or fifteen summits over 3000 feet;
Glyderau
occur across the Snowdon massif and the Carneddau and within the Capel Curig Anticline. The Group comprises around 1400m thickness of ash flow tuffs
Llewelyn_Volcanic_Group
Mountain in northwest Wales
Tryfan (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈtrəvan]) is a mountain in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, Wales. It forms part of the Glyderau group, and is one of the most
Tryfan
1870 art exhibition in London
Barnett Samuel Marks Turning the Drove by Henry Garland Snowdon from Capel Curig by John Finnie Landscape, Derbyshire by George Heming Mason The Forest of
Royal Academy Exhibition of 1870
Royal_Academy_Exhibition_of_1870
Welsh botanist and conservationist
known and recognised botanist, who lived and worked all his life in Capel Curig (Gelli), in Snowdonia, Gwynedd, North Wales. Roberts worked as a quarryman
Evan_Roberts_(botanist)
Welsh indie rock band
1990s by singer Matthew Evans, guitarist Gwion Rowlands, bass guitarist Curig Huws, and drummer Bill Coyne, taking their name from the gangster Llewellyn
Murry_the_Hump
18th-century mechanical art piece
Derbyshire (1784) A View near Matlock, Derbyshire (1785) Snowdon from Capel Curig (1787) The Falls of the Rhine at Schaffhausen (1788) Visitor to a Moonlit
Eidophusikon
Valley in northwest Wales
The Ogwen Valley, or Dyffryn Ogwen in Welsh, is a valley mostly located in the Welsh county of Gwynedd. The upper section of the valley, east of Llyn Ogwen
Ogwen_Valley
2020. "War Memorials Register: Capel Curig – WW1 and WW2". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 12 March 2020. "Capel Curig war memorial". historypoints.org. Retrieved
List of public art in Conwy County Borough
List_of_public_art_in_Conwy_County_Borough
Mountain in Conwy County Borough, Wales
Creigiau Gleision North Top is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, near Capel Curig. It is a significant top on the Creigiau Gleision ridge, topping the north
Creigiau_Gleision_North_Top
2017-07-27. "St Curigs Church | Accommodation in Snowdonia". www.stcurigschurch.com. Retrieved 2017-07-28. Wilmer, Bob. "St Julitta's – Capel Curig Tourist Information
List of churches in Conwy County Borough
List_of_churches_in_Conwy_County_Borough
British hip-hop band
(Something's Got to Happen), recorded with future Murry The Hump member Curig Huws, on their own Fitamin Un label. This caught the eye of Ankstmusik who
Tystion
Mountain in Conwy County Borough, Wales
Creigiau Gleision is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, near Capel Curig. It is the easternmost of the high Carneddau and is separated from the others by
Creigiau_Gleision
Welsh cleric and schoolmaster (1760–1826)
until 1812), and also became perpetual curate of Dolwyddelan and Capel Curig. He became rector of Llanbedr-y-Cennin and Caerhun in 1802. He died in 1826
John Williams (schoolmaster, born 1760)
John_Williams_(schoolmaster,_born_1760)
Automobile restorer
March 2012) was a Welsh automobile restorer and mechanic. He lived in Capel Curig, Snowdonia. His working life was spent as a lecturer in engineering at Caernarfonshire
Owen_Wyn_Owen
Human settlement in Wales
saint of the local church. In Llanilid the local church is St. Ilid & St Curig's church, and Morgan states that this relates to Ilid a person who introduced
Llanilid
French-born British painter
Matlock, Derbyshire, 1785 A River Scene with a Ferry, 1786 Snowdon from Capel Curig, 1787 Hampstead Heath, Summer, 1787 The Falls of the Rhine at Schaffhausen
Philip_James_de_Loutherbourg
Village and community in Conwy, Wales
Borough Council, which consists of the communities of Betws-y-Coed, Capel Curig, Dolwyddelan, and Trefriw and elects one councillor. In Senedd elections
Dolwyddelan
English painter
1809 A View of Richmond Bridge, on the Thames, c.1810 A Scene near Capel-Curig, North Wales, 1811 Littlehampton Pier, 1812 View of Southampton Water, 1815
Augustus_Wall_Callcott
Art museum in Connecticut, United States
Richard Wilson, 1762 Whitehall, by William Marlow, 1775 Snowdon from Capel Curig by Philip James de Loutherbourg, 1787 Visitor to a Moonlit Churchyard by
Yale_Center_for_British_Art
Welsh bishop
and to allow divorcees to remarry in church. Rice Jones was born in Capel Curig in Caernarvonshire, and spoke Welsh as his first language. He was educated
Alwyn_Rice_Jones
Species of flowering plant in the lily family
Mountain Man. A portrayal of Evan Roberts, Capel Curig, rockman, botanist and conservationist. Capel Curig: Friends of St. Julitta's Church. ISBN 0-9552995-0-0
Gagea_serotina
English painter (1953–2022)
October 2018 Campaign for National Parks, Snowdonia: 'Snowdon From Capel Curig: A Classical Viewpoint', Published online, 18 March 2019 The British Art
Peter_Bishop_(artist)
English mountaineer and rock climber (1930–2020)
Capel Curig
Joe_Brown_(climber)
Valley in Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales
camp situated at the junction with the modern A4086 Caernarfon to Capel Curig road, follows the valley of Nant Cynnyd to a viewpoint (in about a mile)
Nant_Gwynant
map was incorrect made Darwin "exceedingly proud". They went on to Capel Curig where Charles struck out on his own across 30 miles (50 km) of "some strange
Charles_Darwin's_education
River in Gwynedd, Wales
in Gwynedd, north Wales, starting near the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel near Capel Curig. The Ordnance Survey map is not completely specific, but the river grows
Nant_Cynnyd
Natural lake in North Wales
“mountain of the two lakes”. The lake can also be reached on foot from Capel Curig. There is a Natural Resources Wales car park with toilets, which is reached
Llyn_Crafnant
Major road in England and Wales
Chirk. The A5 continues through to Snowdonia via Llangollen, Corwen, Capel Curig and through the centre of Bangor. From Bangor the road crosses the Menai
A5_road_(Great_Britain)
Lake in Snowdonia, Wales
Approach to Llyn Gwynant, from Capel Curig, ca.1840
Llyn_Gwynant
Diocese of the Church in Wales
September 2024 it was served by one Ministry Area Leader. 1dedicated to St Curig until 1883 This was formed by the union of the parishes of Coetmor, Glanogwen
Diocese_of_Bangor
Roman fort in Conwy, Wales
Bryn-y-Gefeiliau, is the site of a Roman fort in a loop of the Afon Llugwy near Capel Curig in Conwy, Wales. It is notable in that there has been little development
Caer_Llugwy
Town and community in Gwynedd, Wales
be reached via the A4086, which heads east out of the town towards Capel Curig. Heading north out of the town is the Lôn Las Menai cycle path to nearby
Caernarfon
European windstorm in 2018
Observer. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018. Office, Met. "Capel Curig climate". www.metoffice.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 January 2018. "Wetterdienst:
Storm_David
Mountaintop in north-west Wales
Castell y Gwynt (English: Castle of the Wind) is a top of Glyder Fach in Snowdonia, north-west Wales. It has the distinction of being the only 3000 ft
Castell_y_Gwynt
National body for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers
selected mountain centres throughout the UK, such as Plas y Brenin in Capel Curig. The BMC produces rock climbing guidebooks to parts of the UK, primarily
British Mountaineering Council
British_Mountaineering_Council
50 85 137 Castlederg Tyrone 49 84 135 Pembrey Sands Dyfed 3 82 132 Capel Curig Gwynedd 216 81 130 Stornoway Airport Western Isles 15 77 124 Altnaharra
2013–2014 Atlantic winter storms in Europe
2013–2014_Atlantic_winter_storms_in_Europe
Forest in Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Gwydir Forest, also spelled Gwydyr, is located in Conwy County Borough and the Snowdonia National Park in Wales. It takes its name from the ancient Gwydir
Gwydir_Forest
2017 film by Guy Ritchie
where locations used were Tryfan, Nant Gwynant near Beddgelert and Capel Curig. Early in July filming continued in the Shieldaig, Loch Torridon and Applecross
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
King_Arthur:_Legend_of_the_Sword
Mountain in Conwy County Borough, Wales
Pen yr Helgi Du (Welsh for 'head or hill of the black hound') is a mountain peak in the eastern part of the Carneddau in Snowdonia, North Wales. It lies
Pen_yr_Helgi_Du
Placename element in Celtic languages
Cristiolus Llangunllo, Saint Cynllo Llangunnor, Saint Ceinwr Llangurig, Saint Curig Llangwyfan, Aberffraw Saint Cwyfan see St Cwyfan's Church, Llangwyfan Llangwyfan
Llan_(placename)
Mountain in Snowdonia, Wales
Glyder Fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, the highest peak in the Glyderau range at just over 1,000 metres. It is the fifth-highest mountain in Wales
Glyder_Fawr
First successful ascent of Mount Everest
oxygen equipment took place at the Climbers Club Hut at Helyg near Capel Curig. The party departed for Nepal from Tilbury, Essex, England aboard the S
1953 British Mount Everest expedition
1953_British_Mount_Everest_expedition
2024 windstorm over northwestern Europe
113 mph (181 km/h) at Cairn Gorm and 82 mph (131 km/h) recorded at Capel Curig in Wales, and 76 mph (122 km/h) at Berry Head, Devon. In Scotland, the Cairngorm
Storm_Bert
German). Deutscher Wetterdienst. p. 1. Retrieved 20 March 2024. "Capel Curig Climate Period: 1991–2020". Met Office. Archived from the original on 14
List of cities by average precipitation
List_of_cities_by_average_precipitation
Welsh environmental charity
Ugly House), which is located on the A5 between Betws-y-coed and Capel Curig. This house is reputed to be a "tŷ unnos", i.e. it was built overnight in
Snowdonia_Society
Village in North Wales
triathlon which begins in Llyn Padarn, follows on the bike up to Capel Curig, and finishes with a run in the Snowdonian mountains. Llanberis is also
Llanberis
Military honor awarded by the Philippine government
Retrieved 13 January 2018. "Medal for Valor Awardees: Staff Sergeant Lucio G Curig 704115 PA". Philippine Army. 2007. Retrieved 22 December 2017.{{cite web}}:
Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor
Armed_Forces_of_the_Philippines_Medal_of_Valor
Welsh language writer (1955–2016)
(Gomer Press) Cyfres Stori Sydyn: Tacsi i'r Tywyllwch, 2007, (Y Lolfa) Curig a'r Morlo, 2009 (Gwasg Gwynedd) Plant y Pasg, 2017, (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch)
Gareth_F._Williams
Welsh king and saint
Helie, Johannes (Sion), Iona, Julitta (Ilud), Kenhender (Cynidr), Keri (Curig), Mabon (Mabyn), Menfre (Menefrewy), Merewenne (Marwenna), Morewenna (Morwenna)
Brychan
Mother and son Christian martyrs in the 4th-century AD
church dedicated to the saints, in Llanilid, but named as St. Ilid and St. Curig. In Croatia, in the Town of Višnjan, there is an 18th-century loggia and
Cyricus_and_Julitta
English painter (1839–1891)
review in the Royal Academy 1875 for his painting, The Llugwy at Capel Curig. Ruskin wrote “I find this to be the most attentive and refined landscape
James_Jackson_Curnock
1872 art exhibition in London
Everett Millais Flowing to the River by John Everett Millais Near Capel Curig by Benjamin Williams Leader Wild Wales by Benjamin Williams Leader Noon
Royal Academy Exhibition of 1872
Royal_Academy_Exhibition_of_1872
Mountain in Conwy County Borough, Wales
Y Foel Goch is a mountain in Snowdonia, north-west Wales, and is a sister peak along with Gallt yr Ogof to Glyder Fach. Between Glyder Fach and its summit
Y_Foel_Goch
Mountain in Snowdonia, Wales
Television Trail run by the Wales Screen Commission. Snowdon from Capel Curig by Philip James de Loutherbourg, 1787 Snowdon and Dinas Emrys from Above
Snowdon
flagstones were also used at the smaller fort of Caer Llugwy between Capel Curig and the Conwy Valley. Lindsay p. 314 Lindsay p. 27 Richards 1995 p. 13 Lindsay
Slate_industry_in_Wales
River in North Wales
follows the route of the A5, passing firstly through the village of Capel Curig, then on to fall over the Swallow Falls, a popular tourist attraction. On
River_Llugwy
River in north-west Wales
Afon Ogwen (Welsh for 'River Ogwen'; Welsh: [ˈɔɡʊɛn]) is a river in north-west Wales draining from some of the greatest peaks in Snowdonia before discharging
Afon_Ogwen
British ska punk band
The album was recorded at Street Level Studios in Cardiff and produced by Curig Huws. The song "Get Ready" received airplay from Mike Davies on Radio 1's
Grown_at_Home
Human settlement in Wales
15th century parish church located in the village is dedicated to Saint Curig, its reputed founder, and is a grade II* listed building. There are also
Llangurig
Land speed record car (1926–27)
Valley, Anglesey. The restoration work took place in Owen's garage in Capel Curig, and Babs since then was displayed in the Pendine Museum of Speed in the
Babs_(car)
Canadian writer (1910–2000)
bought Dyffryn Mymbyr farm, a 2,400-acre (9.7 km2) sheep farm in Capel Curig, North Wales, in 1931 and painstakingly learned his trade, while portraying
Thomas_Firbank
Mountain guide association
Board, Capel Curig, Wales. Mountain Leader Training UK, (2007). International Mountain Leader Handbook: Mountain Leader Training UK, Capel Curig, Wales. UIAA
Union of International Mountain Leader Associations
Union_of_International_Mountain_Leader_Associations
English watercolour-painter and engraver
Painters in Watercolours, to which he contributed a Welsh view near Capel Curig, and a subject from the Irish ballad of Rory O'More. His earlier works consisted
Francis_William_Topham
British doctor and mountaineer
feet and he died next day in the hospital at Bangor. He is buried at Capel Curig in the graveyard of St Julitta's Church. , p.195 , p.373 , p.461 , p.200
Edmund_Wigram
English rock climber, writer, and educationalist
period as Chief Instructor of the Towers Outdoor Education Centre, Capel Curig, North Wales. Apart from his guidebooks, he published Education and The
Harold_Drasdo
Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in 2009
5 61.7 2.43 Zeta 2020 Chipping, Lancashire 6 48.8 1.92 Grace 2009 Capel Curig, Conwy 7 42.2 1.66 Gordon 2006 Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire 8 38.0
Hurricane_Bill_(2009)
Body of water in Snowdonia, north Wales
vehicles are not permitted. Llyn Cowlyd can also be reached by foot from Capel Curig, some 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) to the south, from the ridge of Cefn Cyfarwydd
Llyn_Cowlyd
Mountaineering centre in Wales
the hexagonal toll houses every five miles. Toll houses survive in Capel Curig and Bethesda, Wales whilst in the middle stands Ogwen. The centre is informally
Ogwen_Cottage
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