River Nevern
| Afon Nyfer | |
| River Nevern | |
| River | |
| Country | Wales |
|---|---|
| Counties | Pembrokeshire |
| Villages | Felindre Farchog, Nevern |
| Source | |
| - location | northeast of Crymych |
| - coordinates | 51°59′03″N 4°37′30″W / 51.9841°N 4.6249°W |
| Mouth | |
| - location | Newport, Pembrokeshire |
| - coordinates | 52°01′21″N 4°50′41″W / 52.02245°N 4.8446°WCoordinates: 52°01′21″N 4°50′41″W / 52.02245°N 4.8446°W |
| Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
The River Nevern (Welsh: Afon Nyfer) is a river in North Pembrokeshire, West Wales which runs into St George's Channel. Its length is about 11 miles (18 km).
Course
The source of the river is a spring on the southwest slope of Frenni Fawr, northeast of Crymych. It flows southwest for a short distance, then northward and then generally westward, skirting the northern slopes of the Preseli Hills.[1]
Principal tributaries are Afon Bannon (L - i.e. left, facing downstream), Afon Brynberian (L) and Nant Duad (R).[1]
The river is bridged by several lanes and the B4329 Eglwyswrw to Crosswell road before passing beneath the A487 at Felindre Farchog. It is bridged by the B4582 at the Grade II-listed Nevern Bridge, then winds along wooded valleys until reaching its estuary at Newport, where it is bridged for the final time at Feidr Pen-y-Bont. The river discharges into the sea at Newport's old port area of Parrog, where it is possible to ford the river on foot, with caution, at low tide.
History
Historically, the river was an important boundary, dividing the Hundred and Cantref of Cemais into the commotes of Cemais Is Nyfer (to the north) and Cemais Uwch Nyfer (to the south).
Fishing
It is significant for trout, sewin and salmon.
References
- 1 2 "Ordnance Survey". Retrieved 9 February 2016.
External links
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of the Afon Nyfer and surrounding area
- newportpembs.co.uk : Article on the River Nevern
