Beddgelert
in Gwynedd of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.012 and -4.105 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 0' 43" and W -4° 6' 16"
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: 01:23 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 8:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Touring Beddgelert

Beddgelert in Gwynedd (Wales) is a town located in United Kingdom about 198 mi (or 318 km) north-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Beddgelert is now 01:23 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports nearby Beddgelert, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 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 18 mi (or 29 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there is an option about 22 mi (or 36 km). away. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Porthmadog, Llanberis, Maentwrog, Llanfair and Bethesda. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Royal Sportsman Hotel

Address
5,9 mi
131 High Street
LL49 9HB Porthmadog
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE PORTHMADOG

Address
5,8 mi
FFORDD PENAMSER
LL49 9GB PORTHMADOG
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Camping in Beddgelert

Published: July 29, 2011
Length: 45:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GlennS1970

A weekend camping trip at Cae Du Campsite, Beddgelert, Snowdonia.


Welsh Highland Railway - Beddgelert Station

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 20:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Lee Collings


Helmet Cam - Horse Riding in Beddgelert Forest

Published: June 13, 2010
Length: 23:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Phil Price

This is the first time we went to Beddgelert Forest. We explored about 7.5 miles in 2 hours. Lovely tracks, beautiful scenery.


Welsh Highland Railway, Aberglaslyn Pass and Beddgelert, Garratts 87 and 138, June 2013

Published: June 13, 2013
Length: 54:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Heath

Trains seen in Aberglaslyn Pass and Beddgelert in early June 2013. Ex-SAR Garratts 87 and 138 seen on the 6th (Beddgelert), 8th (Aberglaslyn Pass), and 9th (Bryn-y-felin bridge in Aberglaslyn...


Welsh Highland Railway at Beddgelert

Published: September 23, 2009
Length: 47:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bulliedsbest

Welsh Highland Railway trains climbing through Beddgelert on gradients around 1:40. The series of locations gives a virtually continuous view of the train from the Glaslyn bridge to the top...


BEDDGELERT ANCIENT RAILWAY TUNNEL

Published: October 08, 2008
Length: 21:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: wxpm

A WALK THRU BEDDGELERT`S ANCIENT RAILWAY TUNNEL CARVED THRU SOLID ROCK , IT`S ABOUT 10 FEET WIDE AND APPROX QUARTER MILE LONG , AS YOU ENTER YOU ARE IN ...


WHR train leaves Beddgelert

Published: April 07, 2008
Length: 16:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BarrieHughes

5/4/08 Bronze Supporters' Train departs for Hafod-y-llyn.


87 from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu - Part 1

Published: September 16, 2010
Length: 36:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Thomson

During a rain shower, NGG16 No 87 heads up the gradient from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu. It was due to leave Beddgelert at 17:45 but was delayed due to the failure of No 138 up the line. Plenty...


87 from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu - Part 3

Published: September 16, 2010
Length: 31:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Keith Thomson

During a rain shower, NGG16 No 87 heads up the gradient from Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu. It was due to leave Beddgelert at 17:45 but was delayed due to the failure of No 138 up the line. Plenty...


Prince taking water at Beddgelert

Published: October 31, 2008
Length: 34:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pencefn

Prince taking water from the water crane at Beddgelert in the pouring rain.


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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.

Beddgelert

Beddgelert (English: Gelert's Grave), is a village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales. It is reputed to be named after the legendary hound Gelert.

Located at 53.0118, -4.10246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beddgelert

Aberglaslyn Pass

The Aberglaslyn Pass is a narrow gorge of considerable beauty in Snowdonia, Gwynedd, north Wales. The A498 road/A4085 road follows a relatively level route along the Afon Glaslyn through the pass from Beddgelert to Prenteg and then continues at the edge of the Traeth Mawr via Tremadog to Porthmadog.

Located at 52.9978, -4.0944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beddgelert, Welsh Highland Railway, Canyons and gorges of Gwynedd, Canyons and gorges of Snowdonia, Mountain passes of Gwynedd, Mountain passes of Snowdonia, Roads in Gwynedd, Roads in Snowdonia

Pitt's Head

Pitt’s Head is a distinctive rock located at grid reference SH576515, close to the A4085 road in Gwynedd, Wales. Its distinction lies in a resemblance to the profile of politician William Pitt the Younger.

Located at 53.0414, -4.1251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Betws Garmon, Rock formations of Gwynedd, Rock formations of Snowdonia, Geology of Wales, Welsh Highland Railway, William Pitt the Younger

Sygun Copper Mine

Sygun Copper Mine is a Victorian copper mine that was closed in 1903, but was renovated and reopened by the Amies family as a tourist attraction in 1986, focusing on audio-visual tours of the underground workings.

Located at 53.0183, -4.0811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beddgelert, Copper mines in Gwynedd, Copper mines in Snowdonia, Former mines in Gwynedd, Former mines in Snowdonia, Museums in Gwynedd, Museums in Snowdonia, Mining museums in Gwynedd, Mining museums in Snowdonia

Nantmor

Nantmor is a hamlet which lies about 1½ miles to the south of the village of Beddgelert in Gwynedd, Wales. The current spelling of the name Nantmor is more modern – most old documents http://www. e-gymraeg. co. uk/enwaulleoedd/amr/cronfa_en. aspx from the 16th to the 18th century record the name as Nanmor, although the Ordnance Survey map of 1558 records the name "Nant-y-mor. " It lies close to the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass and the Welsh Highland Railway.

Located at 52.993, -4.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Gwynedd, Villages in Snowdonia, Beddgelert

Afon Meillionen

Afon Meillionen (Welsh for Clover River) is a small river near Beddgelert in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It flows down Cwm Meillionen, a small valley which lies on the north-eastern side of Moel yr Ogof (655m). Much of the river's catchment area lies within Beddgelert Forest. Afon Meillionen is a tributary of the Afon Colwyn, which itself joins the Afon Glaslyn in the village of Beddgelert.

Located at 53.0212, -4.12322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beddgelert, Rivers of Gwynedd, Rivers of Snowdonia

Beddgelert Fault

Beddgelert Fault is a SW-NE trending volcanotectonic fault in North Wales that formed part of a graben system within the collapsed Snowdon caldera structure. It was a focus for later felsic intrusions and hydrothermal activity.

Located at 53.01, -4.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geology of Wales

Aberglaslyn Hall

Aberglaslyn Hall is an outdoor learning centre near Beddgelert, North Wales on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. The hall is owned by Leicestershire County Council and was purchased in 1962. It offers dormitory style accommodation for up to 48 people and serves as a residential centre for groups wishing to participate in outdoor activities and environmental education.

Located at 52.9926, -4.0971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Outdoor education, Environmental education, Education in Leicestershire


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