Ffridd Uchaf
in Gwynedd of Wales, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.044 and -4.123 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 2' 36" and W -4° 7' 23"
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 AM (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

Explore Ffridd Uchaf

Ffridd Uchaf in Gwynedd (Wales) is a city in United Kingdom about 199 mi (or 321 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Ffridd Uchaf is now 10:33 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Ffridd Uchaf, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Anglesey Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 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), East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 20 mi (or 32 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Llanberis, Porthmadog, Bethesda, Llanwnda and Maentwrog. 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

Royal Victoria

Address
5,3 mi
Llanberis
LL55 4TY Llanberis,Caernarfon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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.


Fat Bike Beddgelert

Published: March 18, 2014
Length: 36:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: J Price

A basic little video of my overnight trip to Beddgelert forestry in North Wales with the fatbike. The views of Snowdon was obscured by the low cloud but it was still a great little trip.


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...


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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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beddgelert

Welsh Highland Railway

The Welsh Highland Railway (WHR) is a 25-mile long restored narrow gauge heritage railway in the Welsh county of Gwynedd, operating from Caernarfon to Porthmadog, and passing through a number of popular tourist destinations including Beddgelert and the Aberglaslyn Pass. At Porthmadog it connects with the Ffestiniog Railway and to the short Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. In Porthmadog it uses the United Kingdom's only mixed gauge flat rail crossing.

Located at 53.0514, -4.13361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beddgelert, Betws Garmon, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Dolbenmaen, Llanfrothen, Llanwnda, Gwynedd, Porthmadog, Welsh Highland Railway, Heritage railways in Snowdonia, Narrow gauge railways in Snowdonia

Yr Aran

Yr Aran is a mountain peak on a ridge radiating south from Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain, with beautiful views of the summit of Snowdon, Moel Hebog and the Nantlle Ridge. Although no paths are marked on maps, the ascent is easily made as a detour from the Rhyd Ddu path or the Watkin Path up Snowdon.

Located at 53.0425, -4.08372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beddgelert, Betws Garmon, Mountains and hills of Gwynedd, Mountains and hills of Snowdonia, Hewitts of Wales, Marilyns of Wales, Nuttalls

Llyn Cwellyn

Llyn Cwellyn (Llyn Quellyn in some antiquated texts) is a reservoir in North Wales which supplies drinking water to parts of Gwynedd and Anglesey. It lies on the Afon Gwyrfai in Nant y Betws between the Snowdon Massif and Mynydd Mawr in the northern part of Snowdonia National Park. It has an area of 215 acres, and is over 120 ft deep. At the southern end is the small village of Rhyd Ddu.

Located at 53.0722, -4.15167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Betws Garmon, Reservoirs in Gwynedd, Reservoirs in Snowdonia, Visitor attractions in Gwynedd, Visitor attractions 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Betws Garmon, Rock formations of Gwynedd, Rock formations of Snowdonia, Geology of Wales, Welsh Highland Railway, William Pitt the Younger

Y Garn (Nantlle Ridge)

Y Garn is a top of Mynydd Drws-y-Coed in Snowdonia, north Wales and is the easterly end of the Nantlle Ridge. It has steep north facing cliffs, the summit area being the highest point on a broad rocky plateau. The summit plateau contains two large shelter cairns.

Located at 53.0514, -4.1625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Betws Garmon, Llanllyfni, Mountains and hills of Gwynedd, Mountains and hills of Snowdonia, Hewitts of Wales, Nuttalls

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beddgelert, Rivers of Gwynedd, Rivers of Snowdonia

Mynydd Drws-y-Coed

Mynydd Drws-y-Coed is a peak on the Nantlle Ridge in Snowdonia, north Wales. It is located at the easterly end of the ridge, and is a subsidiary summit of Trum y Ddysgl. It has steep south facing cliffs, the summit area being the highest point on a thin ridge. The west side is very rocky and airy, and some scrambling is needed to attain the summit. A good head for heights will also be needed on the exposed regions.

Located at 53.0453, -4.16389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Llanllyfni, Mountains and hills of Gwynedd, Mountains and hills of Snowdonia, Hewitts of Wales, Nuttalls