A little bit about Gelert…
At home in the foothills of Snowdonia, GELERT’s passion for all things outdoors continues to grow.

It was a family business then and it still is today. And family is very important to us, because lots of our customers are families. Families who love getting outdoors, but don’t want to spend a fortune for the privilege.

Of course, you don’t have to have kids, or be kids, to enjoy GELERT, all you need is a love for fun in the great outdoors. And whether you’re a camper, a cyclist or a walker, GELERT has what it takes to keep you warm, dry and happy. Which is why today, GELERT is the largest supplier of outdoor products.

Gelert Limited has been trading since 1975 and in 35 years their brand portfolio has grown to include Gelert, Beyond by Gelert, Halcyon, Serious, Scafell, Kidcool and Canyon. Covering camping, walking and biking their love of the outdoors continues to grow, and this is reflected in their relentless product development and attention to detail.

At Gelert they know a thing or two about camping. Well you don’t live in Snowdonia, the UK’s adventure capital, for 30 years without picking up a few pointers. Which makes them just about the perfect manufacturer of tents and all the camping gear you will need for the perfect family holiday.

With their tents you don’t have to be a whiz at industrial engineering to get them to stay up – because their clever team have done all the hard work for you. All you need to think about is how to pack it all into the car making sure you leave enough space for the kids!

So whether it’s a forest or a field, the whole family are covered – which is great news…should the heavens open during your nights under the stars.

Beyond

 The 2011 Beyond range by Gelert builds on their 35 years in the Outdoor Market, bringing together contemporary designs with a technically strong product range. With coordination across products, the 2011 collection offers a visually impactful concept whilst maintaining top-level performance.

Canyon

Canyon is the fastest growing UK brand of innovatively designed cycle helmets & accessories. They have one of the most experienced design and development teams in the world bringing you all your bike accessories including helmets, pumps, luggage and lighting.

Serious

The Serious collection focuses on trendy, fashionable hats, gloves and accessories and is aimed at the 20-35 year old market. Its market consists of individuals who want to wear fashionable, on trend clothing that doesn’t compromise on functionality.

Kid Cool

KidCool cycles and accessories are aimed at the younger market and is based around a set of characters called the KidCool Kids. The KidCool kids aim to engage children, in beautiful and colourful adventures, through outdoor activities and play.

The KidCool products cover cycles, trikes, scooters, skateboards, inline skates, helmets and accessories, along with fun items such as play tents, sleeping bags and games tables. They are all colourfully decorated with the KidCool characters.

The Legend of Gelert

The Legend of Gelert -Prince Llywelyn’s Faithful Hound

English

Just south of the village of Beddgelert (Gelert’s Grave), following the footpath along the banks of the Glaslyn, you will find Gelert’s Grave. According to legend, the stone monument in the fields marks the resting place of “Gelert” the faithful hound of the medieval Welsh Prince Llywelyn the Great.

The story, as written on the tombstone reads as follows:

In the 13th century Llywelyn, prince of North Wales, had a palace at Beddgelert. One day he went hunting without Gelert, “The Faithful Hound”, who was unaccountably absent. On Llywelyn’s return the truant, stained and smeared with blood, joyfully sprang to meet his master.
The prince alarmed hastened to find his son, and saw the infant’s cot empty, the bedclothes and floor covered with blood. The frantic father plunged his sword into the hound’s side, thinking it had killed his heir. The dog’s dying yell was answered by a child’s cry. Llywelyn searched and discovered his boy unharmed, but nearby laid the body of a mighty wolf which Gelert had slain.

The prince filled with remorse is said never to have smiled again. He buried Gelert here.

Chwedl Gelert – Ci hela ffyddlon Tywysog Llywelyn

Cymraeg

Dyma’r hanes fel mae’n ymddangos ar y gofeb:

I’r de o bentref Beddgelert, dilynwch y llwybr troed ar hyd glannau’r afon Glaslyn ac fe ddowch ar draws bedd y ci –Gelert.
Yn ôl y chwedl, mae’r garreg gofeb sydd yn y cae yn dynodi man gorffwys Gelert, ci hela ffyddlon Llywelyn –un o Dywysogion canoloesol Cymru.

Yn ystod y drydedd ganrif ar ddeg roedd gan Llywelyn, Tywysog Gogledd Cymru, blas ym Meddgelert lle arferai fynd allan i hela gyda’i gi ffyddlon, Gelert. Un diwrnod fe aeth Llywelyn allan i hela heb Gelert a oedd unman i’w weld.
Wrth i Llywelyn ddychwelyd i’r plas cynhyrfodd y ci, a oedd wedi ei orchuddio â gwaed, gan neidio i groesawu’r Tywysog. Canfu Llywelyn fod crud ei blentyn bach yn wag gyda’r gobennydd wedi ei orchuddio â gwaed ac i’r neilltu o’r crud. Mewn gwalltgofrwydd, gwthiodd Llywelyn ei gleddyf i fewn i gorff Gelert gan gredu ei fod wedi lladd y plentyn bychan. Wrth i’r ci udo fe glywodd Llywelyn ei blentyn bychan yn crio ac fe’i canfu yn ddi-anf.

Gerllaw y crud roedd corff blaidd nerthol – death yn amlwg fod Gelert wedi lladd y blaidd wrth iddo geisio amddiffyn y plentyn rhag anaf. Yn llawn edifer, claddodd Llywelyn y ci mewn pentref bychan sy’n cael ei adnabod heddiw fel Beddgelert.

Yn ôl y chwedl ni fu gwėn ar wyneb y Tywysog fyth mwy…

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