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Cwellyn, Llyn Bochlwyd, Llyn Tal y Llyn, 

 and Llyn Crafnant. 



MERIONETHSHIRE. 



" And since each one is praised for her peculiar things, 

 So MERVINIA is rich in mountains, lakes and springs ; 

 And holds herself as great in her superfluous waste, 

 As others by their towns and fruitful tillage graced. 

 And therefore to recount her rivers from their springs, 

 Abridging all delays, MERVINIA thus begins." 



D RATION. 



The main fishing- rivers in this county are 

 the Dee, the Maw, and the Dovey. The first 

 has already been described, but we may remark 

 that its higher waters are well adapted for rod 

 angling. The scenery on its banks is most 

 delightful, and many beautiful landscapes and 

 views for the artist present themselves to the 

 sportsman. Before the Dee reaches Corwen, it 

 receives a number of mountain-streams, in all of 

 which fine trout may be found, particularly with 

 red worm in the summer months, even when 

 their waters are shallow, and as clear as amber. 



The Maw has a southern course, from its 

 origin, which lies in the centre of the county ; and 

 after flowing eight miles, joins the Lynianduon, 

 which is about an equal length with itself. After 

 this junction, the united waters mingle with the 

 Wnion, which is twelve miles long, and then 



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