Towns & cities · North Wales
Beddgelert
Beddgelert — village and community in Gwynedd, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beddgelert · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Beddgelert is located in North Wales, with the nearest railway station being Beddgelert, just 0.4 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is LL55.
About
Beddgelert is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8,593 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 617 people. Named after Gelert. Address: LL55. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 53.0118°, -4.1025°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Beddgelert (Welsh: [bɛðˈgɛlɛrt] ) is a village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2021 census was 460 (rounded to the nearest 10). This includes Nantmor and Nant Gwynant. Despite the village being reputably named after the legendary hound Gelert, it is actually named after Saint Gelert, an early leader in Celtic Christianity. The community is large and sparsely populated, covering 86 square kilometres (33 sq mi).
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Background
History
The folk tale of the faithful hound "Gelert" is often associated with the village. But the raised mound in the village called "Gelert's Grave" was built by David Pritchard, a late 18th-century landlord of the Goat Hotel. He created it in order to encourage visitors and it still remains popular attraction. Similar legends can be found in other parts of Europe and Asia. The village is actually named after an early Celtic Christian missionary and leader named Saint Gelert (Celert or Cilert) who settled here early in the 8th century. The earliest record of the name Beddgelert is in a 1258 document where it is recorded as "Bekelert". In a document of 1269 it is recorded as "Bedkelerd". The…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0118, -4.1025
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Beddgelert
- Postcode
- LL55
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Population
- 617
- Nearest railway station
- Beddgelert — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q791811 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beddgelert (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beddgelert from Mynydd Sygun.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pont Beddgelert
Historic bridges · 0.0 km
Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Priory and Parish Church of Saint Mary
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Royal Goat Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Bedd Gelert
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Welsh Highland Railway
Heritage railways · 0.4 km
Gelert
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Dinas, Beddgelert
Vineyards · 0.7 km
Dinas
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Craig y Llan
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Mynydd Sygyn
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Cae Du Campsite
Campsites · 1.0 km
Beddgelert is a village in North Wales with a population of 617. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 617
- Constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
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Things to see in Beddgelert
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Clogwyn y Fulfran
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Coedydd Maentwrog National Nature Reserve
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Dinas Emrys
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Dinas Emrys
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Eagles Rock
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Ffestiniog: its Slate Mines and Quarries, ‘city of slates’ and Railway to Porthmadog
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Gladstone Rock
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📷 3Museums · North Wales
Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill
Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill — part of the World Heritage site “The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales” in the United Kingdom.
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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Coed Cymerau
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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Hafod Garregog
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Llechwedd quarry
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📷 5Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont Beddgelert
Pont Beddgelert — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Inn of the Sixth Happiness — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · North Wales
Priory and Parish Church of Saint Mary
Priory and Parish Church of Saint Mary — church in Beddgelert, Wales.
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Welsh Highland Railway
Welsh Highland Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Beddgelert
Places to stay
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Cae Du Campsite
Cae Du Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
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Bryn Dinas Camping Pods
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Hertfordshire Snowdownia Centre
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Macs Pebyll Hafod Y Llan
Macs Pebyll Hafod Y Llan — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Hostels · North Wales
Snowdon Bryn Gwynant
Snowdon Bryn Gwynant — a hostel in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · North Wales
Dylan's Restaurant
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beddgelert?
- Beddgelert is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55), in the parish of Beddgelert.
- What is Beddgelert?
- Beddgelert — village and community in Gwynedd, Wales.
- How do I get to Beddgelert?
- The nearest railway station is Beddgelert, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55.
- Is Beddgelert free to visit?
- Yes, Beddgelert is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beddgelert?
- The nearest railway station is Beddgelert, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55.