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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Craig Y Castell

In or near Llanfachreth.

Craig Y Castell — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 298 m.

Llyn bach mewn coedwig ger Tyn y Llwyn - Small lake in woodland near Tyn y Llwyn - geograph.org.uk - 3912877

Ian Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Morfa Mawddach · 7.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Craig Y Castell is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 298 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Craig Y Castell is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Dolgellau. It features prominent geological formations and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural beauty of the region. It is situated in postcode LL40.

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Coordinates
52.7376, -3.9358
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Dolgellau
Postcode
LL40 1TG
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Morfa Mawddach7.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Llyn bach mewn coedwig ger Tyn y Llwyn - Small lake in woodland near Tyn y Llwyn - geograph.org.uk - 3912877📷 5

Vineyards · Mid Wales

Craig y Castell II, Brithdir

Craig y Castell II, Brithdir — a UK vineyard in wales north, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Upland valley near Dolgledr - geograph.org.uk - 2464071📷 3

Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Dol Gledr

Dol Gledr — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 309 m.

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Bridge over Mawddach at Penmaenpool - geograph.org.uk - 1453769📷 5

Historic churches · Mid Wales

Penmaenpool

Penmaenpool — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Railway Signals at Penmaenpool - geograph.org.uk - 4990262📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

George III Hotel

George III Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

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Signal box at Penmaenpool - geograph.org.uk - 6971536📷 5

Historic bridges · Mid Wales

Toll Booth at Penmaenpool Bridge, A493 (Nw.Side)

Toll Booth at Penmaenpool Bridge, A493 (Nw.Side) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Rear of Penmaenucha Hall Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 1412977📷 3

Manor houses · Mid Wales

Penmaenuchaf

Penmaenuchaf — a manor in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Craig Y Castell

Places to stay

Railway Signals at Penmaenpool - geograph.org.uk - 4990262📷 7

Hotels · Mid Wales

George III Hotel

George III Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

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The Mawddach Trail near Penmaenpool - geograph.org.uk - 7852211📷 5

Hotels · Mid Wales

Penmaenuchaf Hotel

Penmaenuchaf Hotel — a hotel in wales north.

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Abergwynant Farm - geograph.org.uk - 8151575📷 5

Hostels · Mid Wales

Bunkhouse Caban Cader Idris

Bunkhouse Caban Cader Idris — a hostel in wales north.

Kings Youth Hostel - geograph.org.uk - 3982748📷 5

Hostels · Mid Wales

King's Youth Hostel

King's Youth Hostel — a hostel in wales north.

Hafod Dywyll Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2382719📷 5

Campsites · Mid Wales

Hafod Dywyll farm campsite

Hafod Dywyll farm campsite — a campsite in wales north.

Road to Cwm-Mynach - geograph.org.uk - 7247268📷 7

Hotels · North Wales

Borthwnog Hall

Borthwnog Hall — a hotel in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

Royal Ship Hotel in Dolgellau - geograph.org.uk - 5898400📷 7

Cafés · Mid Wales

Y Sospan

Y Sospan — a café in wales north.

Freeysospan.co.uk
Scene outside the Royal Ship 1 - geograph.org.uk - 1531632📷 7

Cafés · Mid Wales

T.H. Roberts

T.H. Roberts — a café in wales north.

Cross Foxes Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6026831📷 7

Restaurants · Mid Wales

Cross Foxes

Cross Foxes — a restaurant in wales north.

Freecrossfoxes.co.uk
Level crossing at Fairbourne - geograph.org.uk - 7551487📷 7

Restaurants · Mid Wales

Penrhyn Bar and Grill

Penrhyn Bar and Grill — a restaurant in wales mid.

Pont Minllyn, Afon Dyfi - geograph.org.uk - 73508📷 5

Cafés · Mid Wales

Meirion Mill

Meirion Mill — a café in wales north.

Machynlleth Clock Tower - geograph.org.uk - 3391367📷 5

Restaurants · Mid Wales

The White Lion Hotel

The White Lion Hotel — a restaurant in wales mid.

Freewhitelionhotel.co.uk

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Foel Benddin — Named summit at 543 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Craig Y Castell?
Craig Y Castell is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL40 1TG), in the parish of Dolgellau.
What is Craig Y Castell?
Craig Y Castell — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 298 m.
How do I get to Craig Y Castell?
The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL40 1TG.
How do I get to Craig Y Castell?
The nearest railway station is Morfa Mawddach, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL40 1TG.