Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales
Dyffryn Mymbyr
In or near Capel Garmon.
Dyffryn Mymbyr is a valley in Snowdonia, in north-west Wales, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) in length, and leading up from Capel Curig to the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel. The river Nantygwryd, originally calle
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roman Bridge · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dyffryn Mymbyr, the nearest railway station is Roman Bridge, located 6.1 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is LL24 0ES.
About
Dyffryn Mymbyr is a valley in Snowdonia, in north-west Wales, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) in length, and leading up from Capel Curig to the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel. The river Nantygwryd, originally called Y Mymbyr in Llywelyn the Great's charter of 1198, starts at Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon, high above the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel, and flows into Llynnau Mymbyr going towards Capel Curig. The valley, like the river, lies both in Gwynedd and Conwy County Borough. Today there are at least two active, hill rearing, sheep farms; Garth, featured in the 1967 BBC Wales documentary "Shepherds of Moel Siabod", and Cwm Farm. The area commands excellent views of the Snowdon horseshoe, which (viewed left to right) takes in the peaks of Y Lliwedd, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Crib Goch and Crib y Ddysgl. The valley is the location of the Capel Curig weather station, which on many occasions has recorded the wettest weather in Wales .
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=3180
From Cadw under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dyffryn Mymbyr is a valley in Snowdonia, in north-west Wales, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) in length, and leading up from Capel Curig to the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel. The river Nantygwryd, originally called Y Mymbyr in Llywelyn the Great's charter of 1198, starts at Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon, high above the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel, and flows into Llynnau Mymbyr going towards Capel Curig. The valley, like the river, lies both in Gwynedd and Conwy County Borough. Today there are at least two active, hill rearing, sheep farms; Garth, featured in the 1967 BBC Wales documentary "Shepherds of Moel Siabod", and Cwm Farm. The area commands excellent views of the Snowdon horseshoe, which (viewed left to right) takes in the peaks of Y Lliwedd, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Crib Goch and Crib y Ddysgl. The valley is the location of the Capel Curig weather station, which on many occasions has recorded the wettest weather in Wales .
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- Coordinates
- 53.0965, -3.9501
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Capel Curig
- Postcode
- LL24 0ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Roman Bridge — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Dyffryn Mymbyr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Garth Farm
Campsites · 0.6 km
Cefn y Capel
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Llynnau Mymbyr
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Gallt yr Ogof
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Gallt yr Ogof
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Y Foel Goch
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Y Foel Goch
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Plas y Brenin
Other places · 2.2 km
St Juliatta's Church
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Bryn Engan Cottage
Hostels · 2.5 km
Moel Gid
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Hen Bont
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dyffryn Mymbyr?
- Dyffryn Mymbyr is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL24 0ES), in the parish of Capel Curig.
- What is Dyffryn Mymbyr?
- Dyffryn Mymbyr is a valley in Snowdonia, in north-west Wales, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) in length, and leading up from Capel Curig to the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel. The river Nantygwryd, originally calle
- How do I get to Dyffryn Mymbyr?
- The nearest railway station is Roman Bridge, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL24 0ES.
- Is Dyffryn Mymbyr a listed building?
- Dyffryn Mymbyr is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Dyffryn Mymbyr free to visit?
- Yes, Dyffryn Mymbyr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dyffryn Mymbyr?
- The nearest railway station is Roman Bridge, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL24 0ES.