St. Michael, Llanfihangel Genau'r Glyn, Llandre

Description

The church is set at the head of a scenic valley – Genau’r Glyn means mouth of the valley – with a small stream running alongside the churchyard from a steep wooded hillside. Although the present building is Victorian, records show that there has been a church on the site since the 15th century but according to tradition the first church was built in this place during the 11th century. The stained-glass windows are twentieth century additions and include some fine examples of the work of Celtic Studios and of the artist Roy Lewis.

The graveyard extends upwards from the west end of the church into the surrounding woodland and information boards give an introduction to the natural and cultural heritage of the site. The ancient yew in the churchyard points to the existence of an early place of worship on the site while the well situated below the church in the carpark is reputed to have healing properties. From the graveyard there is a circular trail around the woodland Poetry Path giving space to meditate and muse on verses written by local poets. It is the hub for the Peaceful Places heritage trail of churches and chapels across North Ceredigion and more information and resources are available in the church.

St Michael’s and its surrounds offer space to find peace and quiet, to discover riches of nature, or to sit and appreciate beauty in its many forms

The church is open every day from around 10am to 4pm. There is one bilingual (Welsh/English) service on a Sunday. Service times are posted on the church notice board and on the Facebook group page.
Facebook group: Eglwys Llandre Church

Location

LLanfihangel Genau'r Glyn, Llandre, Ceredigion, SY24 5BZ, United Kingdom

Directions

Grid reference: SN 62314 86897

By car: A487 to Bow Street then B4353 into Llandre Village. There is a signpost near the children’s playground pointing over the railway crossing to the church. Parking is available at the church with additional parking space in the lower churchyard.

By public transport (rail/bus): Train to Aberystwyth or Bow Street. From there the 2-hourly 512 (Ynyslas) bus stops in Llandre at the children’s playground then the church is a 5 minute walk. Alternatively, the hourly T2/T28 buses to Machynlleth stop at Rhydypennau Garage which is a 20 minute walk from the church.

On foot: Approximately an hour’s walk from the Ceredigion Coast Path, leaving the path at Wallog to follow a country lane, or at Borth, to follow one of the several waymarked footpaths.

Facilities

There are steps leading up to the church from the car-park. Level access is available from the lychgate, following the lane to the south of the church, where there is parking for one vehicle. There is a ramp at the South door for wheelchair access to the church.

There is an accessible toilet in the west end of the church

The church is set on a slope with a view over the village and towards the Cambrian Mountains. There is a steep wooded graveyard with benches. Paths can be slippery in inclement weather.

The church has a small kitchen area and teas and coffees can be provided by arrangement.
The Rhydypennau Arms and Pennau Craft and Coffee Shop provide meals and are a 20 minute walk away at the edge of Llandre Village

There are several caravan sites, self-catering cottages and b&bs in the area, YHA in Borth as well as hotels in Aberystwyth.

The church is suitable for quiet days for individuals or groups. The west end of the church has been reordered to form two meeting rooms, one ground floor and the other upstairs.

The Hospitaller lives close to the church and can be available most days by prior arrangement.

Hospitaller/Contact Person

Ann Barlow

Tel: 01970 634164

Email:

Web Link

https://www.peaceful-places.com/destination/llanfiha...

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