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The Great Britain Guide

Reservoirs & lochs Β· Mid Wales

Blaenrheidol

Free admission

Blaenrheidol in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Gate on the track from Lle'r-neuaddau to Dyll Faen - geograph.org.uk - 268107

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Rhiwfron Β· 7.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Blaenrheidol, the nearest railway station is Rhiwfron, located 7.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY23 3AG. Entry to the reservoir is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Blaenrheidol is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Blaenrheidol is a community in the county of Ceredigion, North Wales. It lies in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of Aberystwyth on the A44 road, and includes Pumlumon. It includes the settlements of Ponterwyd, Ystumtuen and Llywernog. As the name suggests, a large section of the Afon Rheidol is in the community as well as the large man-made reservoir of Nant-y-moch.

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

Coordinates
52.4404, -3.8167
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Blaenrheidol
Postcode
SY23 3AG
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli
Nearest railway station
Rhiwfron β€” 7.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Blaenrheidol

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blaenrheidol?
Blaenrheidol is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3AG), in the parish of Blaenrheidol.
What is Blaenrheidol?
Blaenrheidol in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Blaenrheidol?
The nearest railway station is Rhiwfron, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3AG.
Is Blaenrheidol free to visit?
Yes, Blaenrheidol is free to enter.
How do I get to Blaenrheidol?
The nearest railway station is Rhiwfron, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3AG.