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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · North Wales

Daffyd Y Garreg

In or near Tremadog.

Free admission

Daffyd Y Garreg is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Gravestone of John Ystumllyn - geograph.org.uk - 7271952

Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Criccieth · 3.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Daffyd Y Garreg is a folly in North Wales — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area LL52.

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Place summary

Daffyd Y Garreg is a folly located in Dolbenmaen, North Wales. Its purpose and design are characteristic of the whimsical structures built in the 18th and 19th centuries, often serving as decorative features in the landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.9260, -4.1947
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Dolbenmaen
Postcode
LL52 0PT
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Criccieth3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Daffyd Y Garreg?
Daffyd Y Garreg is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL52 0PT), in the parish of Dolbenmaen.
What is Daffyd Y Garreg?
Daffyd Y Garreg is a folly in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Daffyd Y Garreg?
The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL52 0PT.
Is Daffyd Y Garreg free to visit?
Yes, Daffyd Y Garreg is free to enter.
How do I get to Daffyd Y Garreg?
The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL52 0PT.