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Mountain passes · North Wales

Bwlch y Groes

Bwlch y Groes — a mountain pass in wales north.

On path heading towards foot of Graig Ty-nant - geograph.org.uk - 7020806

Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Llanuwchllyn · 8.3 km

About

A British mountain pass — a route through high ground used historically for drove roads, military columns and now mostly walkers and motorists.

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Place summary

Bwlch y Groes is a mountain pass located in North Wales. It is notable for being one of the highest paved roads in the country. The pass offers scenic views of the surrounding hills and valleys, making it a popular route for motorists and cyclists. The area is characterised by its rugged landscape and natural beauty, typical of the Welsh countryside.

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Coordinates
52.7833, -3.6333
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Mawddwy
Postcode
SY20 9AJ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Llanuwchllyn8.3 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Bwlch y Groes

Places to stay

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Campsites · North Wales

Bwch-Yn-Uchaf Campsite

Bwch-Yn-Uchaf Campsite — a campsite in wales north.

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Buckley Arms Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

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Celyn Brithion

Celyn Brithion — a campsite in wales north.

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Celyn Brithion — a caravan park in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

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Meirion Mill — a café in wales north.

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Restaurants · Mid Wales

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Cross Foxes — a restaurant in wales north.

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T.H. Roberts — a café in wales north.

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Y Sospan — a café in wales north.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bwlch y Groes?
Bwlch y Groes is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 9AJ), in the parish of Mawddwy.
What is Bwlch y Groes?
Bwlch y Groes — a mountain pass in wales north.
How do I get to Bwlch y Groes?
The nearest railway station is Llanuwchllyn, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 9AJ.
How do I get to Bwlch y Groes?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 9AJ. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.