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Mountains & hills · North Wales

Foel y Gordd

🐾 Dog-friendly

Foel y Gordd — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 520 m.

Above Pennant - geograph.org.uk - 3043376

Michael Graham — 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
Llanuwchllyn · 9.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Foel y Gordd is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 520 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 y Gordd is a mountain located in North Wales, specifically within the parish of Mawddwy. It is part of the scenic landscape characteristic of this region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the Welsh mountains, offering opportunities for walking and outdoor exploration. The postcode for the area is SY20.

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Coordinates
52.7779, -3.6103
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Mawddwy
Postcode
SY20 9AJ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Llanuwchllyn9.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Foel y Gordd?
Foel y Gordd is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 9AJ), in the parish of Mawddwy.
What is Foel y Gordd?
Foel y Gordd — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 520 m.
How do I get to Foel y Gordd?
The nearest railway station is Llanuwchllyn, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 9AJ.
How do I get to Foel y Gordd?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 9AJ. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.