The A470 North Wales to South Wales road passes through the peaceful village of Dinas Mawddy in the shadow of Foel Benddin. But in byegone days this journey would have been described as anything but peaceful, Dinas Mawddy being home to the Red Bandits of Mawddy. A band of robbers from the area of Mawddwy in Mid Wales who in the 16th century became famous for their murderous deeds.