Historic churches · North Wales
Bontddu
In or near Llanfachreth.
Bontddu (Welsh for 'black bridge') is a small settlement just east of Barmouth, near the town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd, Wales. It is in the community of Llanelltyd.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Morfa Mawddach · 6.5 km
- Free entry
About
Bontddu (Welsh for 'black bridge') is a small settlement just east of Barmouth, near the town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd, Wales. It is in the community of Llanelltyd.
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Bontddu (Welsh for 'black bridge') is a small settlement just east of Barmouth, near the town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd, Wales. It is in the community of Llanelltyd.
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Background
Description
Bontddu consists of a small collection of dwellings, a former chapel and a pub called The Halfway House which closed many years ago and is now boarded up. The settlement is notable as it is the location of Clogau St David's gold mine that traditionally supplies gold for royal wedding rings.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7510, -3.9670
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanelltyd
- Postcode
- LL40 2UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Morfa Mawddach — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bontddu (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bontddu?
- Bontddu is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL40 2UW), in the parish of Llanelltyd.
- What is Bontddu?
- Bontddu (Welsh for 'black bridge') is a small settlement just east of Barmouth, near the town of Dolgellau in Gwynedd, Wales. It is in the community of Llanelltyd.
- How do I get to Bontddu?
- The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL40 2UW.
- Is Bontddu free to visit?
- Yes, Bontddu is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bontddu?
- The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL40 2UW.