Dwyryd

The Dwyryd, or Afon Dwyryd, is a river in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It rises in upland areas on the southern edge of Snowdonia and flows generally westward through a rural landscape of farmland and moorland before reaching Tremadog Bay on the Cardigan Bay coast. The lower stretch forms the Dwyryd Estuary, a tidal system that opens into the coast near Portmeirion and the town of Porthmadog. The river's catchment includes several small tributaries and drains a landscape that has historically supported farming, forestry, and quarrying in the surrounding hills.

The estuary provides important wildlife habitat and is used by birds and other aquatic life. Species commonly associated with Welsh river habitats, such as salmon, sea trout, and otters, can be found in and around the Dwyryd. The estuary and surrounding wetlands support wading birds and waterfowl, making the area of interest to birdwatchers.

Conservation and recreation: The Dwyryd valley is valued for its scenic and ecological qualities and is used for walking, cycling, and boating along parts of the estuary. Local groups monitor water quality and habitat conditions to protect the river's ecological value.

See also: List of rivers of Wales.