Fairbourne
in Gwynedd of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.697 and -4.056 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 41' 48" and W -4° 3' 21"
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: 10:33 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 8:37 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Fairbourne

Fairbourne in Gwynedd (Wales) with it's 721 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 186 mi (or 299 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Fairbourne is now 10:33 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Fairbourne, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 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 34 mi (or 54 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 11 mi (or 17 km). away. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Tywyn, Llanbedr, Llanfair, Corris and Porthmadog. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Bryn Melyn Guest House

Address
1,8 mi
Panorama Road
LL42 1DQ Barmouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bae Abermaw Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
Panorama Road
LL42 1DQ Barmouth
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - 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.

Barmouth harbour and Fairbourne railway trip

Published: September 16, 2011
Length: 15:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mojomusica

A trip across Barmouth harbour by ferry to the Fairbourne Light Railway station for a trip down the peninsula and back behind the narrow-gauge steam locomotive.


Barmouth Burnout WIN & Stoppie FAIL

Published: July 01, 2010
Length: 34:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: theANWL

Bikers at Barmouth doing donuts.


River Mawddach at Barmouth and the Abermaw Bridge, Wales

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 46:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jon Bywater

A short travelblog of views from the A496 to Barmouth, this video includes a quick glimpse of the Abermaw Bridge over the River Mawddach. June 2010. Unfortunately there was not enough material...


Old Lifeboat at Barmouth

Published: August 18, 2010
Length: 30:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ManorfieldDover

Old RNLI Watson class Lifeboat "Elizabeth Rippon" moored in the Harbour at Barmouth, on the Cambrian Coast, of Wales. In a scenic setting, Barmouth Railway Bridge, surrounded by Hills and ...


Sea Lion in Barmouth Harbour

Published: July 17, 2010
Length: 20:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Rowlands

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Crossing the Barmouth Bridge on Monkey Bikes

Published: June 05, 2013
Length: 20:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: WiltshireByways

Subscribe for the love of motorcycles and the great outdoors: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=wiltshirebyways Please click 'S H O W M O R E' for route info: ↓↓↓↓↓↓...


Fairbourne and Barmouth Railway Part 3 (12/08/2010

Published: August 21, 2010
Length: 56:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Hennessey

The third in a three part series of videos filmed on the Fairbourne & Barmouth railway, in August 2010. On Thursday 12th August 2010 (after a walk from Barmouth via Barmouth Rail Bridge,...


ATW Class 158 crosses Barmouth Bridge

Published: May 20, 2009
Length: 17:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rcflint

A northbound ATW service from Birmingham to Pwllheli crosses Barmouth Bridge. 1st June 2007, 17:04.


Barmouth Level Crossing Wales

Published: August 07, 2011
Length: 47:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: antimancs

train leaving Barmouth station and going through the level crossing on the cambrian coast line in Wales.


Barmouth moto cross'08

Published: November 02, 2008
Length: 01:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Neil East

Barmouth moto cross '08.


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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.

Golf Halt railway station

Golf Halt is a small railway halt on the Fairbourne Railway in Gwynedd, North Wales. Until 2007 the station was known as Gorsafawddacha'idraigodanheddogleddollônpenrhynareurdraethceredigion (.

Located at 52.7014, -4.0575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Fairbourne Railway, Arthog

Fairbourne railway station

Fairbourne railway station serves the village of Fairbourne in Gwynedd, Wales. The station is on the Cambrian Coast Railway with passenger services to Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Tywyn, Aberdovey, Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. The 12¼ inch gauge Fairbourne Railway has a separate station nearby from which narrow gauge trains run the 2 miles from Fairbourne to Barmouth Ferry (Penrhyn Point).

Located at 52.696, -4.049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Gwynedd, Former Cambrian Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1865, Railway stations closed in 1867, Railway stations opened in 1899, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations, Arthog

Friog

Friog is a small village in North Wales, near Fairbourne. Its lake and beach are a tourist attraction to over 1,000 visitors a year. Friog is notable for a rockfall-prone section of railway track, scene of two fatal accidents on the Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway line.

Located at 52.691, -4.049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Gwynedd, Villages in Snowdonia, Arthog

Barmouth Ferry railway station

Barmouth Ferry railway station is the northern terminus of the Fairbourne Railway. The station overlooks the Mawddach estuary and offers good views of the Barmouth Bridge. The passenger ferry crosses the estuary to Barmouth. It is one of only a very few stations in Britain to be situated on a balloon loop, allowing trains to return with the engine pointing forwards without needing to uncouple and reverse the locomotive, or use a turntable.

Located at 52.7148, -4.04896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Fairbourne Railway, Arthog

Estuary Halt railway station

Estuary Halt is the newest halt on the Fairbourne Railway opening in late 2006. The station is close to the tunnel, car park, boat landing stages and beaches.

Located at 52.7122, -4.05194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Fairbourne Railway, Arthog

Loop Halt railway station

Loop Halt is the halfway point on the Fairbourne Railway. Here trains pass each other, providing perfect photo opportunities during special events and in the high season. Passengers can alight here for the embankment footpath to Barmouth.

Located at 52.7047, -4.05806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Fairbourne Railway, Arthog

Beach Halt railway station

Beach Halt is a request stop on the Fairbourne Railway re-opening in 2000. The station was formerly called Bathing Beach or Traeth Mawr briefly in the 1980s. Passengers can break their journey here to enjoy Fairbourne's long sandy beaches, Penrhyn amusements and the children's playground.

Located at 52.6978, -4.05639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fairbourne Railway, Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Arthog

Fairbourne (FR) railway station

Fairbourne railway station is the terminus of the 12¼ inch gauge Fairbourne Railway (FR), from which narrow gauge trains run 2 mi from Fairbourne to Barmouth Ferry railway station. Cambrian Line services depart from the identically named Fairbourne railway station, located just opposite the FR station. Preceding station Heritage Railways  Heritage railways Following station Terminus   Fairbourne Railway   Beach Halt National Rail National Rail Interchange with Fairbourne on the

Located at 52.6953, -4.05064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fairbourne Railway, Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Arthog

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