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Things to see in Blaenau Ffestiniog (United Kingdom): 130 places and when to go
Blaenau Ffestiniog is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 130 places in and around it, mainly Nature (108), Mountains (97), History (11). The best known are Snowdon, Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd and Dolwyddelan Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.0062, -3.9372
- Places
- 130 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (108) · Mountains (97) · History (11) · Wildlife (10) · Hiking (8) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 117 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Snowdon, at 1,085 m.
What to see in Blaenau Ffestiniog
The places in and around Blaenau Ffestiniog, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- SnowdonHighest mountain in Wales12 km
- Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in GwyneddWorld Heritage site in the United Kingdom11 km
- Dolwyddelan CastleCastle in Conwy County Borough, Wales5.6 km
- Glyder FawrMountain (1000.9m) in Gwynedd12 km
- Crib GochMountain (923m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Dinas EmrysIron Age hillfort and castle probably erected by Prince Llewelyn II to guard the road to the mountain pass of Snowdon9.7 km
- Garnedd UgainMountain (1065.3m) in Gwynedd, Wales, UK12 km
- Gwydir CastleGrade I listed building in Conwy County Borough17 km
- Y LliweddMountain (898m) in Gwynedd10.0 km
- Yr AranMountain (747.2m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Arenig FachMountain (689m) in Gwynedd13 km
- Glyder FachMountain (994.3m) in Conwy County Borough12 km
- Moel SiabodMountain (872.2m) in Conwy County Borough7.5 km
- Moelwyn MawrMountain (770m) in Gwynedd4.9 km
- Tomen y MurRoman fort and motte-and-bailey castle in Gwynedd, Wales8.6 km
- Y GarnMountain (947m) in Gwynedd14 km
- Allt-fawrMountain (698m) in Gwynedd, Wales2.0 km
- Moel DrumanMountain (676m) in Gwynedd3.0 km
- Moelwyn BachMountain (710m) in Gwynedd5.3 km
- Bryn Cader FanerArchaeological site in Gwynedd, Wales, UK13 km
- CnichtMountain (689m) in Gwynedd5.6 km
- Creigiau GleisionMountain (678m) in Conwy County Borough15 km
- Foel PenolauMountain (614.4m) in Gwynedd13 km
- Gallt yr OgofMountain (763m) in Conwy County Borough11 km
And the other 106, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Manod Mawr, Manod Mawr North Top, Moel Penamnen, Ysgafell Wen, Ysgafell Wen North Top, Castell y Gwynt, Craiglwyn, Gallt y Daren, Moel Oernant, Moel-yr-hydd, Moel Ysgyfarnogod, Y Foel Goch, Y Ro Wen, Yr Arddu, Ysgafell Wen Far North Top, Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve, Cnicht North Top, Conwy Falls, Craigysgafn, Dinas Cromlech, Gallt y Wenallt, Llechog, Bryn-mawr, Tryfan Far South Peak, Carnedd Iago, Carreg y Foel-gron, Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve, Coed Cymerau National Nature Reserve, Coed y Rhygen National Nature Reserve, Coedydd Maentwrog National Nature Reserve, Craig Nyth-y-Gigfran, Craig Wen, Crimpiau, Foel Fawr, Hafod Garregog National Nature Reserve, Mynydd Iwerddon, Manod Bach, Mochowgryn, Moel Dyrnogydd, Moel Farlwyd, Moel Pen-y-bryn, Moel Tecwyn, Moel y Gyrafolen, Pen y Bedw, Pen y Bedw East Top, Y Garnedd, Cefn Cerrigellgwm, Clogwyn-brith, Clogwyn Dolwyddelan, Y Gamallt, Craig Gyfynys, Craig Llyn Llagi, Craig Stwlan, Craig y Garreg-lwyd, Craig y Gwynt, Craig y Tan, Craiglaseithin, Cwm Glas Crafnant National Nature Reserve, Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve, Dinas Mawr, Ffridd-y-fedw, Foel Cynfal, Garreg Ddu, Moel Ddu, Moel Dduallt, Moel Llechwedd Hafod, Moel Marchyria, Moel Trwyn-swch, Moel y Croesau, Moel y Geifr, Moel y Llys, Moel y Slates, Moel Ystradau, Moelfryn, Mynydd Bwlchyrhaearn, Mynydd-bychan, Mynydd Cribau, Mynydd Garthmyn, Pen Dolbelydr, Pen Ffridd-sarn, Pen Llyn Hiraethlyn, Pen Pentre-bach, Pen y Rhiwlas, Ro-lwyd, Ffynnon Beris, Y Garn South Top, Y Gysgfa, Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve
- Temples: St Twrog's Church, Maentwrog
- History: Tomen y Castell, Tŷ Hyll, Rhosydd quarry, Bryn-y-Castell, Pont Rhyd-y-Fen
- Museums and art: Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Yr Ysgwrn, Conwy Valley Railway Museum
- Hiking: Bothy Tal-y-maes, Snowdonia Slate Trail, Llyndy Bothy, Tan Y Coed Bothy, Tan yr Wyddfa
- Mountains: Cwm Glas Mawr, Helyg, Ynys Ettws
- With kids: ZipWorld Llechwedd
When to go to Blaenau Ffestiniog
The best time to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:51
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:35
- JunBest time16:39
- JulBest time16:12
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:21
- DecPossible7:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. In April, 130 of the 130 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Blaenau Ffestiniog
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 117 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Blaenau Ffestiniog?
The best known: Snowdon, Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd, Dolwyddelan Castle, Glyder Fawr, Crib Goch. In all, 130 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.
How do you get to Blaenau Ffestiniog?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 117 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Blaenau Ffestiniog as the destination and these 130 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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