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Gwefan Fap-tastig newydd y Llwybrau Cenedlaethol

Published

12 years ago

January 23, 2014

HEDDIW, (Llun 13 Ionawr 2014) bydd gwefan newydd y Llwybrau Cenedlaethol yn cael ei lansio’n swyddogol – www.nationaltrail.co.uk

Mae yna dros 15 o Lwybrau Cenedlaethol yn cynnig mwy na 2,500 o’r teithiau cerdded, merlota a beicio gorau yng Nghymru a Lloegr. Mae tri o’r Llwybrau hyn yng Nghymru, Ffordd Glyndŵr, Llwybr Clawdd Offa a Llwybr Arfordir Penfro.

Mae’r wefan newydd wedi’i datblygu gan Walk Unlimited ac mae’n gynnyrch partneriaeth arloesol rhyngddyn nhw, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a Natural England. Mae’r safle’n defnyddio mapiau o ansawdd da, diolch i gefnogaeth gan yr Arolwg Ordnans, a fydd yn dangos y Llwybrau’n fanwl iawn yn ogystal â’r atyniadau a’r adnoddau gerllaw.

Teithiau cerdded dydd, rhaglenni a syniadau ar gyfer gweithgareddau megis llwybrau geo-chaching, mae pob un yn hawdd i’w llawr lwytho i helpu teuluoedd ac ymwelwyr i drefnu eu dyddiau allan o gwmpas y Llwybrau.

Meddai Anne Clark, Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr Walk Unlimited: “Rydyn ni wrth ein bodd ein bod wedi cael y cyfrifoldeb o hyrwyddo’r Llwybrau Cenedlaethol. Mae’r Llwybrau Cenedlaethol yn rhedeg drwy dirweddau syfrdanol ac amrywiol ac rydyn ni eisiau gwneud yn siŵr fod pawb yn cael cyfle i’w mwynhau. Dim ond dechrau yw’r wefan newydd ar ein gwaith o godi ymwybyddiaeth o’r Llwybrau rhyfeddol hyn.”

Mae’r nodweddion newydd rhyngweithiol yn golygu y bydd busnesau, am y tro cyntaf, yn gallu uwch lwytho’r gwasanaethau y maen nhw’n eu darparu i ymwelwyr. Gall hyn fod yn unrhyw beth o lety i siopau offer awyr agored, tafarnau a chaffis. Gall defnyddwyr y llwybrau a thrigolion yr ardal hefyd ychwanegu cynnwys megis digwyddiadau, lluniau ac argymhellion sy’n dangos barn y trigolion ynghylch eu hoff leoedd bwyta neu eu golygfeydd ac atyniadau mwyaf cofiadwy. Gellir hyd yn oed defnyddio’r safle i adrodd ar unrhyw fater ‘fflach newyddion’ perthnasol – sy’n gwneud y wefan yn adnodd amserol yn ogystal â defnyddiol i baratoi ar gyfer eich ymweliad â Llwybr. Meddai Emyr Roberts, Prif Weithredwr Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru:

“Mae cerdded yn hynod boblogaidd yma yng Nghymru. Mae pobl leol yn ogystal ag ymwelwyr yn mwynhau ein cefn gwlad hardd ac amrywiol – ac yn dod â hwb i’w groesawu i’n heconomi.

“Yn ogystal â’r manteision ariannol y mae cerdded yn dod i’w ganlyn mae yna hefyd lawer iawn o fanteision iechyd. Fe wyddom ni eisoes fod *34% o ymwelwyr â’r Llwybrau Cenedlaethol yn cael eu hysgogi gan y cyfle i ymarfer corff er lles eu hiechyd. Bydd y wefan yn declyn hynod o ddefnyddiol i bawb sydd eisiau mynd allan a mwynhau ein hamgylchedd ardderchog”.

Meddai John Griffiths, y Gweinidog Diwylliant a Chwaraeon yn Llywodraeth Cymru:

“Dylai’r datblygiad hwn alluogi busnesau i elwa hyd yn oed yn rhagor ar y Llwybrau Cenedlaethol sydd wedi hen ennill eu plwyf, yn ogystal â gwella profiadau ymwelwyr.

“Mae Llwybr Arfordir Cymru wedi rhoi hwb sylweddol i economi Cymru ac i fusnesau lleol ers ei agor. Mae’n manteisio i’r eithaf ar gefn gwlad Cymru a’i harfordir fel tynfa ffantastig i ymwelwyr. Mae’n bwysig ein bod yn dal i fuddsoddi mewn adnoddau a gwybodaeth ynghylch y llwybrau fel eu bod yn gwneud eu gwaith o roi profiadau gwerth chweil i bobl.

Dylai’r rhai sydd â diddordeb yn y llwybrau a’u datblygiad ddilyn cyfrifon Trydar (@NationalTrails) a Gweplyfr (thenationaltrails).

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Swyddfa’r wasg: 029 2046 4227 / [email protected] (24awr)

Mae Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yn Gorff a Noddir gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Ei ddiben yw i sicrhau cynnal, gwella a defnyddio adnoddau naturiol Cymru yn gynaladwy, heddiw ac yn y dyfodol.

Am fwy o wybodaeth www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Gelwid Walk Unlimited o’r blaen yn Walk England. Mae’n fenter gymdeithasol a sefydlwyd yn benodol ar gyfer annog rhagor o gerdded.

Yn ddiweddar, daeth Walk Unlimited, y fenter gymdeithasol, yn bartner gyda Natural England, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru ac awdurdodau a sefydliadau lleol i hyrwyddo Llwybrau Cenedlaethol yng Nghymru a Lloegr

Bydd y bartneriaeth arloesol yn sicrhau y bydd y wefan yn ariannu’i hunan yn y dyfodol, gan arbed arian i’r trethdalwr.

Arwydd ansawdd y Llwybrau Cenedlaethol yw’r fesen. Dyma’r symbol a fydd yn cael ei ddefnyddio i farcio llwybrau’r Llwybrau Cenedlaethol hefyd.

Mae mapiau Arolwg Ordnans ar y wefan newydd yn cynnwys y rhai i raddfa 1:25,000, sy’n boblogaidd iawn gyda cherddwyr.

*Daw’r canran hwn o adroddiad ychwanegol Natural England (NE) MENE ar Lwybrau Cenedlaethol 2013.Y 15 o Lwybrau Cenedlaethol yng Nghymru a Lloegr yw: Cleveland Way, Cotswold Way, Llwybr Glyndŵr (Cymru), Hadrian’s Wall Path, North Downs Way, Llwybr Clawdd Offa (Cymru), Peddars Way / Norfolk Coast Path, Llwybr Arfordir Sir Benfro (Cymru), Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way, South Downs Way, South West Coast Path, Thames Path, The Ridgeway, Yorkshire Wolds Way.Yn dechnegol, aeth y safle’n fyw ym mis Tachwedd 2013. Roedd hynny’n gyfle i staff sy’n gweithio ar y Llwybrau a busnesau lleol i ddatblygu mwy o gynnwys cyn y lansiad swyddogol heddiw. Bydd y gwaith a wnaed ar y safle yn ystod y cyfnod paratoi yn golygu y bydd ymwelwyr yn cael yr wybodaeth y maen nhw ei angen i fwynhau pob un o’r 15 Llwybr Cenedlaethol yn llawn o heddiw ymlaen.

Mae Llwybr Arfordir Sir Benfro yn rhan o Lwybr Cenedlaethol Cymru sy’n cael ei ariannu gan Lywodraeth Cymru, Cronfa Datblygu Rhanbarthol Ewrop a’r Awdurdodau y mae’r llwybr yn rhedeg trwy eu hardaloedd. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ymrwymo i ddyfodol tymor hir Llwybr Arfordir Cymru ac mae’n ariannu rhaglen newydd ddwy flynedd gwerth £1.15 i wella rhagor ar y llwybr yn ystod 2013 / 14.

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Pembrokeshire Eisteddfod 2026 funding backed by Cabinet

Published

1 week ago

June 2, 2026

Bruce Sinclair - Local Democracy Reporter

FINANCIAL backing of this year’s Eisteddfod in Pembrokeshire, to the tune of £73,000, with a potential budget of up to £200,000, has been approved by senior councillors.

The 2026 Eisteddfod, running from August 1-8 at Llantwd, north Pembrokeshire, holds particular historical significance as it marks the 850th anniversary of the first recorded Eisteddfod, held in 1176 at Castell Aberteifi.

With this year’s Maes located close to the original site, the event is expected to be a landmark occasion for the region and for Wales as a whole.

The National Eisteddfod is the largest cultural festival in Europe and one of the most prominent events in the Welsh cultural calendar, attracting approximately 175,000 visitors annually.

The festival celebrates Welsh language, literature, music, and the arts, with a diverse programme of competitions, performances, exhibitions, and community activities.

The Eisteddfod proclamation took place in Narberth last May, with hundreds attending.

At the June meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet, members were asked to approve Pembrokeshire County Council to lead and deliver Pentre’r Garreg Las at the National Eisteddfod 2026.

Cabinet was also asked to approve the current financial commitment of approximately £73,751 (+ VAT), noting that further costs will be finalised as the programme develops, and endorse collaborative arrangements with Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire County Councils.

A budget for up to £200,000 for the promotion of the event is also being pencilled in; members hearing it was hoped this figure would be a ceiling of potential costs, with hopes the council’s part could be lowered by external funding.

A report for members, presented by Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Safeguarding and the Welsh Language Cllr Alistair Cameron, said: “The National Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest travelling cultural festival, attracting up to 170,000 visitors annually and providing a nationally significant platform for the celebration of Welsh language, culture and identity.

“As lead authority, Pembrokeshire is responsible for the overall coordination, planning and funding of the Pentre. This includes the development of the overarching concept, the curation of a coherent thematic programme, and the management of key relationships with partner authorities, stakeholders and delivery partners.”

It went on to say: “While initial site, infrastructure and concept costs have been identified at approximately £73,751 (+ VAT), it is recognised that the full delivery of Pentre’r Garreg Las, as a flagship offer led by Pembrokeshire, will necessitate a broader major events budget estimated in the region of £200,000. The funding for this is coming from the current major events budget with additional funding coming from the initiative fund reserve.”

The report said efforts will be made to maximise external funding opportunities in order to mitigate the net cost to the council.

Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services Cllr Rhys Sinnett said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Pembrokeshire to showcase the best of this county,” adding: “The last time it was here was 2004, we get to see this opportunity maybe every 20 years, it’s down to us to make the best of the opportunity, overall it’s a fantastic story for us as a county.”

A full budget breakdown is expected at the July Cabinet meeting, members agreeing to back the recommendations.

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Pembrokeshire adventurer Tori James named National Learn Welsh Ambassador

Published

3 weeks ago

May 23, 2026

Richard Lewis

AS THE NATIONAL Centre for Learning Welsh celebrates its highest ever number of learners – over 20,000 in 2024–2025 – it has announced a new ambassadors scheme with the aim of inspiring even more people to learn, use and enjoy the Welsh language.

The Learn Welsh Ambassadors Scheme will be launched today (May 23) at the Urdd Eisteddfod on Anglesey, as part of the Eisteddfod’s ‘Learners’ Day’ celebrations.

Four high-profile ambassadors have been appointed to the new scheme:

Aleighcia Scott – singer and DJ, and one of the mentors on S4C’s talent show Y Llais, who will also be honoured with the Green robe at Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Garreg Las in August.
Tori James – adventurer and the first Welsh woman to climb Mount Everest.
Katie Owen – DJ and social media influencer.
Ian Gwyn Hughes – Head of Public Relations at the Football Association of Wales.

The four ambassadors will represent the Centre, sharing their personal experiences of the Welsh language, and promoting the work of the Learn Welsh sector. They will also support recruitment campaigns, encouraging people from all backgrounds to begin learning Welsh, or to continue their language journey.

The scheme reflects the Centre’s vision to attract and support a wide range of audiences to learn and use Welsh, including workforces, communities, key sectors such as Health and Social Care, the Education Workforce and Sport, young people and families.

The Centre is launching the scheme at the Urdd Eisteddfod. It works in partnership with the Urdd to provide a range of opportunities for the organisation’s staff, and the young people using its services, to strengthen their Welsh language skills or to begin learning the language.

The Centre is also pleased to support the Urdd’s medals for young Welsh learners, the Bobi Jones Medal for learners aged 19 years’ old and above, and the Learners’ Medal for learners aged under 19 years.

Dona Lewis, Chief Executive of the National Centre for Learning Welsh, said: “Creating new Welsh speakers is the Centre’s main aim, supporting them to use and enjoy the language with confidence in their everyday lives.

“I’m pleased to say the Learn Welsh sector is going from strength to strength, with more people than ever completing our courses.

“We’re delighted to welcome a group of passionate ambassadors who will share their experiences of the Welsh language and help promote and celebrate our work. We’re proud to launch this new scheme at the Urdd Eisteddfod, one of our partners.

“The Centre works creatively and in partnership across different sectors, providing one, single learning pathway to becoming a Welsh speaker. We are all here to welcome and support our learners and new speakers at every stage of their language journey.”

Aleighcia Scott said: “I’m delighted to take part in this scheme. Learning Welsh has been an important personal journey for me, and it has opened new doors – both creatively and socially.”

Tori James said: “Learning a new skill can be a bit like climbing a mountain – it can be a challenge, but every small step is a success!

“I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to support people to take their first step into learning Welsh, and to keep going – it’s a journey well worth taking.”

Katie Owen said: “I’d always wanted to learn Welsh, and it has been the best thing I’ve done. The Welsh-speaking community is so welcoming, and the National Centre for Learning Welsh offers so many opportunities to learn and use the language.”

Ian Gwyn Hughes said: “Welsh belongs to all of us, and it has been fantastic to see the positive response to our use of the language at the Football Association of Wales. I look forward to supporting the Centre’s work to extend the use of Welsh in all kinds of contexts.”

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Welsh language report says students face mixed experiences across colleges and universities

Published

3 weeks ago

May 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A NEW report has found that Welsh-speaking students face inconsistent access to Welsh language services across Wales’ colleges and universities.

The research, published by the Welsh Language Commissioner on Monday (May 25), gathered responses from more than 1,500 further and higher education students.

It examined four key areas: whether students can submit written work in Welsh, choose accommodation with Welsh-speaking students, access a Welsh-speaking personal tutor, and receive wellbeing support through the medium of Welsh.

The report also looked at the wider language culture on campuses, including how institutions promote Welsh language services and support students to use Welsh naturally in academic and social settings.

Osian Llywelyn, Deputy Welsh Language Commissioner, said colleges and universities had a vital role in helping students use Welsh as part of everyday life.

He said: “Given the importance of sustaining and developing the continued use of the Welsh language, it is essential to recognise the key role that further education colleges and higher education institutions play in ensuring that students have the opportunity to use Welsh naturally as part of their academic and social lives.

“While it is encouraging to see strong examples of good practice, that experience is not consistent across the sector. As a result, we have identified clear improvement actions, and we will be asking the relevant institutions to address them.”

Five improvement actions have been identified. These include standardising Welsh-medium assessment arrangements, proactively offering Welsh language services rather than simply making them available on request, addressing gaps in workforce Welsh-language skills, strengthening students’ sense of belonging through Welsh, and improving self-assessment and monitoring.

James Owen, Chief Executive of Medr, the body responsible for funding and regulating tertiary education in Wales, said the findings showed the need for more support across the sector.

He said Medr’s new Welsh Language Condition would place a clearer focus on providers promoting and supporting the use of Cymraeg, and on creating formal and informal opportunities for staff and learners to develop their Welsh-language skills.

Ioan Matthews, Chief Executive of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, said students’ experiences of Welsh at college or university could influence their willingness and ability to use the language later in the workplace.

He said the report showed the need for the Welsh-language experience to extend “well beyond the classroom”.