Dolbenmaen
in Gwynedd of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.964 and -4.228 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 57' 51" and W -4° 13' 39"
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: 12:25 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 8:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Dolbenmaen

Dolbenmaen in Gwynedd (Wales) is a town located in United Kingdom about 201 mi (or 323 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Dolbenmaen is now 12:25 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports closer to Dolbenmaen, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 38 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 24 mi (or 39 km), North-East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 83% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Lion Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
Y Maes
LL52 0AA Criccieth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gwynle Boutique B&B

Address
3,2 mi
12 Tanygrisiau Terrace
LL52 0DL Criccieth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE PORTHMADOG

Address
4,2 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.

MusiKids and Funstars @ Greenacres, Porthmadog 2/4/15

Published: April 13, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: marilyn soundout

New this year at Greenacres, Porthmadog. Holiday kids get the chance to audition on a Tuesday for the chance to appear in a 1/2 hour show on a Thursday with the Funstars. Awesome show with...


Garreg Goch Caravan Park

Published: June 06, 2012
Length: 04:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: coastdaleTV

www.garreggochpark.co.uk Ideally located within a ten minute stroll from Black Rock Sands, Garreg Goch Caravan Park is perfectly situated for exploring the spectacular scenery of Snowdonia...


A487 Caernarfon to Porthmadog

Published: February 28, 2010
Length: 28:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cally-time-cat

Travelling on the A487 between the North Wales towns of Caernarfon & Porthmadog. Audioswapped soundtrack: One Choice (Transientworld)


Ty Coch | Holiday Cottage, Criccieth, Lleyn

Published: October 13, 2014
Length: 07:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Menai Holiday Cottages Ltd

This chic holiday house is the epitome of contemporary glamour! The front of this pretty terraced cottage gives nothing away about what you will find when you step inside. Mirrored surfaces,...


Criccieth Railway Station - 08/06/2011 - 158828 - From Bridge

Published: June 01, 2012
Length: 21:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Scott Dennison

158828 crossing underneath the railway bridge that was rather close to the house I was staying at while on holiday in Wales. Trains seen in this video are: * 158828 (From Bridge) Note: All...


Lucy's Jet Ski Revenge

Published: August 27, 2013
Length: 56:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: R Jones

Filmed in Criccieth, North Wales.


Criccieth storm in winter

Published: December 21, 2013
Length: 00:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andy Falconer

So the Llandudno game was cancelled and we had 3 hours to spare. To Criccieth!!


Gareth & Nia's Wedding Film

Published: October 23, 2012
Length: 28:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adam Butcher

Gareth & Nia's Wedding Film 1st September 2012 Ceremony at Capel Salem Porthmadog Reception at Bron Eifion Criccieth Filmed by Iris Wedding Films Check out our website or Facebook page for...


The Celtic Youth Angling Cup 2008 Wales v Scotland

Published: September 11, 2008
Length: 00:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Broneifion

Clip of the 2008 Celtic Angling Youth Cup. International match Wales v Scotland held at The Bron Eifion Fishery & Lodges, Criccieth, North Wales www.broneifion.com.


YNWA after the Arsenal 2nd leg

Published: April 09, 2008
Length: 00:04 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: R3dSc0u53r

Just a few moments after the final wistle at Anfield.


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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.

Eifionydd

Eifionydd is an area in north-west Wales covering the south-eastern part of the Llŷn Peninsula from Porthmadog to just east of Pwllheli. The Afon Erch forms its western border. It now lies in Gwynedd. The commote of Eifionydd formed the northern half of the former minor kingdom of Dunoding within the Kingdom of Gwynedd. It traditionally took its name from Eifion, son of Dunod who gave his name to the cantref and grandson of Cunedda Wledig.

Located at 52.926, -4.258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beddgelert, Criccieth, Dolbenmaen, Llanystumdwy, Porthmadog, Commotes of Gwynedd, Commotes of Snowdonia

Brynkir railway station

Brynkir was a railway station located in Brynkir, Gwynedd. This station was closed in December 1964.

Located at 52.9773, -4.26552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beeching closures in Wales, Disused railway stations in Gwynedd, Railway stations opened in 1867, Railway stations closed in 1964, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Dolbenmaen

Lôn Las Menai

Lôn Las Menai is part of Lôn Las Cymru, the Welsh National Cycle Route, which is about 400 km long. Lôn Las Menai is the section which runs for 6.5 km along a section of the former Caernarfon to Bangor railway trackbed. From the north of Caernarfon it just runs to the other side of Y Felinheli.

Located at 52.977, -4.265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cycleways in Wales, Transport in Gwynedd, Rail trails in Wales

Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, Dolbenmaen

See also Llanfihangel (disambiguation). Llanfihangel-y-Pennant is a small village in Gwynedd, Wales. It is in the community of Dolbenmaen in Snowdonia. The ancient ecclesiastical parish of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant is part of the bishopric of Bangor. It is named after Cwm Pennant, a valley which stretches from north of the villages of Dolbenmaen and Golan towards the Drwys y Coed pass, between Moel Hebog and Crib Nantlle.

Located at 52.9807, -4.1963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Gwynedd, Villages in Snowdonia, Dolbenmaen

Garndolbenmaen

Garndolbenmaen, known colloquially as Garn, is a village in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies near the A487, approximately 6 miles north west of Porthmadog, in the community of Dolbenmaen, which has a population of 1,300. The closest villages are Dolbenmaen and Bryncir. The Papur Bro, the local Welsh language paper, is called Y Ffynnon (The Source/Spring).

Located at 52.973, -4.238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Gwynedd, Post towns in the LL postcode area, Dolbenmaen

Pen Llystyn

Pen Llystyn, sometimes referred to as Pen Llys Tyn, was a Roman fort located to the north of Bryncir, between Porthmadog and Caernarfon in Gwynedd, north Wales. The fort itself stands on the east bank of the Afon Dwyfach.

Located at 52.9837, -4.2697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dolbenmaen, Ancient Roman forts in Gwynedd, Archaeological sites in Gwynedd, History of Gwynedd

St Cynhaearn's Church, Ynyscynhaearn

St Cynhaearn's Church, Ynyscynhaearn, is a redundant church standing in an isolated position on a former island in Llyn (Lake) Ystumllyn, 900 metres south of the village of Pentrefelin, Gwynedd, Wales. It has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II* listed building. The church is approached from the village by an ancient causeway, and is in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.

Located at 52.9262, -4.1945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed churches, Former churches in Wales, 12th-century church buildings, 16th-century architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1622, Georgian architecture in Wales, Churches preserved by the Friends of Friendless Churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Gwynedd, Churches in Gwynedd, Dolbenmaen

Cwm Pennant Fault

The Cwm Pennant Fault is a SSW-NNE trending normal fault system in North Wales. It forms part of the structures that bound the Snowdon graben. The main faults of the Cwm Pennant fault system throw down to the east.

Located at 52.97, -4.21 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geology of Wales


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