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A section of Sarn Helen near Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfonshire

Sarn Helen

Sarn Helen is a collective name for several stretches of Roman road in the Cambrian Mountains. The 160-mile route, which follows a meandering course through the mountains, connects the Conwy Valley of Caernarfonshire in the north with Carmarthen in Carmarthenshire in the south.

Despite its length, academic debate continues as to the precise course of the Roman road. Many sections are now used by the modern road network while other parts are still traceable. However there are sizeable stretches that have been lost and are unidentifiable. (Read more)