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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North Wales

Allt-fawr

Also known as: Yr Allt Fawr;Allt Fawr, Allt Fawr

In or near Beddgelert.

Free admission

Allt-fawr — Named summit at 698 m.

Allt-fawr, mountains & hills in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Blaenau Ffestiniog · 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Allt-fawr, the nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, located 2.4 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for navigation is LL41 3ND.

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About

Allt-fawr is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Yr Allt Fawr;Allt Fawr. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 698 m.". Coordinates: 53.0082°, -3.9663°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Allt-fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales and forms part of the Moelwynion group. It is on the internal border of Snowdonia National Park, and overlooks the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, with its numerous slate quarries, as well as Llyn Ystradau and Ffestiniog Power Station in Tanygrisiau. On the northern slope of Allt-fawr is the Oakeley Quarry, the world's largest underground slate mine. On the southern slope is the large Cwmorthin Quarry. These two mines are joined underneath the summit of Allt-fawr and the extensive chambering and adits are visible on the surface of the mountain where underground workings have collapsed. Between 1974 and 1997, the Gloddfa Ganol tourist attraction operated within the Oakeley Quarry on the south slope of the mountain.

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Coordinates
53.0082, -3.9663
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Ffestiniog
Postcode
LL41 3ND
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Blaenau Ffestiniog2.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Allt-fawr?
Allt-fawr is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3ND), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
What is Allt-fawr?
Allt-fawr — Named summit at 698 m.
How do I get to Allt-fawr?
The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3ND.
Is Allt-fawr free to visit?
Yes, Allt-fawr is free to enter.
How do I get to Allt-fawr?
The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3ND.