Historic churches · North Wales
Afon Ogwen
In or near Bangor.
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,

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2333, -4.0833
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanllechid
- Postcode
- LL57 3YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Afon Ogwen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.