It is notable as the birthplace of Kate Roberts, one of the greatest Welsh-language writers of the 20th century; her childhood home is now a museum (see below).
The view is of Anglesey, Yr Eifl and by walking around you can reach common land called Comin Uwch Gwyrfai and Y Lon Wen.
The closest mountain is Moel Tryfan [1] and people from the school walk up often to collect money for educational things.
During March and April 2010 filming of SNOWDONIA 1890, a new television series to be shown on BBC1 Wales in the autumn of 2010, took place at various locations in the area.
A Welsh medium primary school, Ysgol Gynradd Rhosgadfan, serves the village and the local rural community.