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Foel Ddu

In or near Beddgelert.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Foel Ddu — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 590 m.

Llyn Cwmorthin - geograph.org.uk - 6774202

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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
Tanygrisiau · 1.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Foel Ddu is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 590 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Foel Ddu is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Ffestiniog. This prominent peak offers views characteristic of the Snowdonia region. It is a notable feature of the local landscape, attracting walkers and climbers. The postcode for Foel Ddu is LL41.

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Coordinates
52.9950, -3.9835
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Ffestiniog
Postcode
LL41 3ST
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Tanygrisiau — 1.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Foel Ddu?
Foel Ddu is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3ST), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
What is Foel Ddu?
Foel Ddu — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 590 m.
How do I get to Foel Ddu?
The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 1.7 km away. The nearest town is Beddgelert. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3ST.
How do I get to Foel Ddu?
The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3ST.