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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · North Wales

Afon Ogwen

In or near Bangor.

Free admission

Afon Ogwen (Welsh for 'River Ogwen'; Welsh: [ˈɔɡʊɛn]) is a river in north-west Wales draining from some of the greatest peaks in Snowdonia before discharging to the sea on the eastern side of Bangor,

An old bath in a field of the Penrhyn estate, Llandegai - geograph.org.uk - 7602748

Meirion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Bangor · 3.7 km
  • Free entry

About

Afon Ogwen (Welsh for 'River Ogwen'; Welsh: [ˈɔɡʊɛn]) is a river in north-west Wales draining from some of the greatest peaks in Snowdonia before discharging to the sea on the eastern side of Bangor, Gwynedd.

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From the Wikipedia article

Afon Ogwen (Welsh for 'River Ogwen'; Welsh: [ˈɔɡʊɛn]) is a river in north-west Wales draining from some of the greatest peaks in Snowdonia before discharging to the sea on the eastern side of Bangor, Gwynedd.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.2333, -4.0833
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llanllechid
Postcode
LL57 3YH
Parliamentary constituency
Bangor Aberconwy
Nearest railway station
Bangor3.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Benchmark on bridge over Afon Ogwen, Tal-y-bont - geograph.org.uk - 7585806📷 5

Historic bridges · North Wales

Bridge At The Mouth Of The Afon Ogwen

Bridge At The Mouth Of The Afon Ogwen — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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The Lowest Bridge Over Afon Ogwen - geograph.org.uk - 253701📷 3

Forests & woodlands · North Wales

Llyn Celanedd

Llyn Celanedd is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

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Spinnies Nature Reserve📷 3

Wildlife reserves · North Wales

Spinnies Nature Reserve

Spinnies Nature Reserve — nature reserve at Aberogwen, Wales.

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Penrhyn Castle - geograph.org.uk - 518944📷 3

Museums · North Wales

Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum

Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Penrhyn Castle📷 4

Castles · North Wales

Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle — country house in Llandygái, Gwynedd, Wales.

FreeGrade I👶nationaltrust.org.uk
Benchmark on Penrhyn Bridge, Bangor - geograph.org.uk - 2246851📷 5

Historic bridges · North Wales

Pont Penrhyn

Pont Penrhyn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Afon Ogwen

Places to stay

Fingerpost on Garth Road, Bangor - geograph.org.uk - 7852248📷 5

Hotels · North Wales

Tafarn y Garth

Tafarn y Garth — a hotel in wales north.

tapandspilebangor.co.uk
Fingerpost on Garth Road, Bangor - geograph.org.uk - 7852248📷 5

Hotels · North Wales

Nomi

Nomi — a hotel in wales north.

The Clock Shop, Castle Street, Beaumaris - geograph.org.uk - 7559482📷 7

Hotels · North Wales

Bishopsgate Hotel

Bishopsgate Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

The Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris - geograph.org.uk - 2627653📷 7

Hotels · North Wales

Gwesty'r Bulkeley / Bulkeley Hotel

Gwesty'r Bulkeley / Bulkeley Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

Benchmark at 30 College Road, Bangor - geograph.org.uk - 2051100📷 5

Hotels · North Wales

The Menai

The Menai — a hotel in wales north.

Freethemenai.com
Lawsons Circus - geograph.org.uk - 2000966📷 5

Hotels · North Wales

Castle Court

Castle Court — a hotel in wales north.

Freecastlecourtbeaumaris.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

The Pier Kiosk, Beaumaris - geograph.org.uk - 3398428📷 7

Restaurants · North Wales

Pier House Café

Pier House Café — a restaurant in wales north.

The George and Dragon📷 5

Historic pubs · North Wales

The George and Dragon

The George and Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Tudor Rose, Beaumaris - geograph.org.uk - 2629729📷 7

Cafés · North Wales

Beau's Tea Room

Beau's Tea Room — a café in wales north.

The Victoria, Bethesda - geograph.org.uk - 2670161📷 7

Restaurants · North Wales

Tafarn Tryfan

Tafarn Tryfan — a restaurant in wales north.

tafarn-tryfan-inn.co.uk
Stop sign at the junction of the A5025 and the B5109, Pentraeth - geograph.org.uk - 7497594📷 5

Historic pubs · North Wales

Panton Arms

Panton Arms in Wales North, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on St. John Jones Catholic Church, Llanberis - geograph.org.uk - 2810565📷 5

Restaurants · North Wales

Pete's Eats

Pete's Eats — a restaurant in wales north.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Afon Ogwen?
Afon Ogwen is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 3YH), in the parish of Llanllechid.
What is Afon Ogwen?
Afon Ogwen (Welsh for 'River Ogwen'; Welsh: [ˈɔɡʊɛn]) is a river in north-west Wales draining from some of the greatest peaks in Snowdonia before discharging to the sea on the eastern side of Bangor,
How do I get to Afon Ogwen?
The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 3YH.
Is Afon Ogwen free to visit?
Yes, Afon Ogwen is free to enter.
How do I get to Afon Ogwen?
The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 3YH.