Dolwyddelan
in Conwy of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.054 and -3.889 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 3' 14" and W -3° 53' 19"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:15 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 6:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Dolwyddelan

Dolwyddelan in Conwy (Wales) is a place in United Kingdom about 192 mi (or 308 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Dolwyddelan is now 06:15 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 12 airports near Dolwyddelan, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 20 mi (or 32 km). away.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Betws-y-Coed, Ffestiniog, Maentwrog, Trawsfynydd and Bethesda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 100%
Air Pressure 970 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

5°C (40 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (48 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Swallow Falls, Holyhead Road, Betws-y-coed (1926)

Published: June 23, 2008
Length: 51:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BFI

A view of the famous Welsh beauty spot. This extract comes from Claude Friese-Greene's 'The Open Road' - originally filmed in 1925/6 and now re-edited and digitally restored by the BFI National...


Capel Curig to Betws Y Coed, A5 gopro hero2 (triumph daytona 955i bike cam)

Published: May 24, 2013
Length: 55:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: taid jones

triumph daytona 955i (2002) with gopro hero 2.


SWALLOW FALLS betws-y-coed

Published: August 31, 2012
Length: 34:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kash khetia

My Day Trip to , SWALLOW FALLS (RHAEADR EWYNNOL) This waterfall on the Afon Llugwy has become a familiar natural celebrity over the past 100 years and has featured on film, postcard and ...


Swallow Falls (Rhaedr Ewynnol) Waterfall, North Wales

Published: February 05, 2014
Length: 31:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: UltraAdventure.co.uk

A short video of Swallow Falls (Rhaeadr Ewynnol), located near Betws-y-Coed in North Wales.


Swallow Falls

Published: May 09, 2009
Length: 55:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Richard Tanswell

Swallow Falls near Betws Y Coed.


Swallow Falls, North Wales, Aug 2011.mov

Published: November 07, 2011
Length: 44:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheMrPhilster

I have no idea who the person is in the canoe, but he grabbed our attention at a full flow Swallow Falls in North Wales August 2011.


Helly Hansen ProStretch Review by Trail Testers

Published: August 03, 2009
Length: 42:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Trailtesters

We have had this excellent fleece mid layer jacket from Helly Hansen on long term test and can recommend it, see our review.


Citroen Dyane 6 off road at Penmachno

Published: November 05, 2008
Length: 29:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: asbedford

Messing about on forest roads in Wales. Penmachno. Apparently its a bit where Colin Mcrae won the 1995 World Rally Championship.


Cambrian Rally 2014

Published: October 19, 2014
Length: 47:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: maaasaa

This video is a film of the Penmachno North stage 3 on the Cambrian Rally 2014 from inside the Mk2 Escort, Holbay 2.0ltr power. Driven by Brandon James and navigator Lewis James (1st outing)


Betws-y-coed ride Dec 2010 GoPro HD

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 36:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andy Weston

Trekking on a cold icy December day back in 2010 from Gwydyr Stables, Penmachno, Nr Betws-y-Coed.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Moel Penamnen

Moel Penamnen is a mountain just north of Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion. It may be climbed from the Crimea Pass via Moel Farwlyd, from Blaenau Ffestiniog or Cwm Penamnen to the north. A circular of Cwm Penamnen can be done taking in Y Ro Wen. It may also be combined with its parent peak Manod Mawr, however the pass between these peaks is extremely boggy and there are many mines, air shafts and open quarries in the area.

Located at 53.0165, -3.91549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dolwyddelan, Ffestiniog, Mountains and hills of Conwy, Mountains and hills of Gwynedd, Mountains and hills of Snowdonia, Hewitts of Wales, Nuttalls

Roman Bridge railway station

Roman Bridge railway station is a request stop passenger station in the Lledr Valley, Wales, on the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog, which is operated by Arriva Trains Wales. The station building is well maintained in private occupation and the single platform station is unstaffed.

Located at 53.044, -3.922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Conwy county borough, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1879, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway request stops in Great Britain

Pont-y-Pant railway station

Pont-y-Pant railway station is a single platform passenger station in the Lledr Valley, Wales, on the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog, which is operated by Arriva Trains Wales. The station house is well maintained and used as a private dwelling. The station, which is operated as an unstaffed halt and as a request stop, is across the River Lledr from the A470 main road and the bridge is a quarter of a mile to the north of the station.

Located at 53.065, -3.863 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Conwy county borough, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1879, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway request stops in Great Britain

Dolwyddelan railway station

Dolwyddelan railway station is a passenger station in the Lledr Valley, Wales, on the Conwy Valley Line from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog, which is operated by Arriva Trains Wales. It is located at Pentre-Bont across the river a few hundred yards from the centre of Dolwyddelan. The station is unmanned.

Located at 53.052, -3.885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Conwy county borough, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1879, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations

Llyn-y-foel

Llyn-y-Foel ("lake of the mountain" in Welsh) is a lake in Snowdonia, Wales. It is approximately 240 m across, 120 m wide and up to 2 m deep. It lies at 535m altitude at the foot of the main ridge of Moel Siabod at grid reference SH 714 547. The main outflow, at the south-east of the lake, forms one of the main tributaries of Afon Ystumiau, which eventually feeds into Afon Lledr and subsequently into Afon Conwy.

Located at 53.0731, -3.91949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Capel Curig, Lakes of Conwy, Lakes of Snowdonia

Y Ro Wen

Y Ro Wen is a mountain just north of Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion. It may be climbed from Dolwyddelan or Cwm Penmachno. The popular climbing crag of Craig Alltrem can be found on its western slope. The summit has a shelter cairn, with views of Moel Penamnen, Manod Mawr North Top, Y Gamallt and Moel Siabod.

Located at 53.0165, -3.91549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bro Machno, Dolwyddelan, Mountains and hills of Conwy, Mountains and hills of Snowdonia

Y Gamallt

Y Gamallt is a mountain located in the Migneint in Snowdonia, North Wales. It forms part of the Arenig mountain range being separated from the Moelwynion range at the head of Cwm Teigl. The mountain has cliffs on its entire western side, Graig goch, dropping down to the twin lakes of Llynnau Gamallt. These cliffs are home to several rock climbs, albeit unpopular due to the quality of the rock.

Located at 53.0165, -3.91549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bro Machno, Ffestiniog, Mountains and hills of Conwy, Mountains and hills of Gwynedd, Mountains and hills of Snowdonia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Dolwyddelan