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Mountains & hills · North Wales

Diffwys West Top

Also known as: Diffwys Copa Gorllewinol

In or near Dyffryn Ardudwy.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Diffwys West Top — Named summit at 642 m.

Diffwys West Top, mountains & hills in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Talybont · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Diffwys West Top is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Diffwys Copa Gorllewinol. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 642 m.". Coordinates: 52.7863°, -4.0069°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Diffwys West Top is a top of Diffwys in Snowdonia, North Wales, near Barmouth and forms part of the Rhinogydd. It is a grassy summit found on the west ridge. The summit is marked with a pile of stones, below which is the crags of Craig Bodlyn and the glacial lake, Llyn Bodlyn. Moelfre is to the north.

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Coordinates
52.7863, -4.0069
Address
Gwynedd, Wales
Nearest railway station
Talybont6.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Diffwys West Top?
Diffwys West Top is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Diffwys West Top?
Diffwys West Top — Named summit at 642 m.
How do I get to Diffwys West Top?
The nearest railway station is Talybont, about 6.2 km away. Its coordinates are 52.7863°, -4.0069°.
Is Diffwys West Top free to visit?
Yes, Diffwys West Top is free to enter.
How do I get to Diffwys West Top?
The nearest railway station is Talybont, about 6.2 km away.