Historic churches · North Wales
Garndolbenmaen
In or near Dolbenmaen.
Garndolbenmaen (nicknamed Garn) is a village in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies near the A487, approximately 6 miles (10 km) north west of Porthmadog, in the community of Dolbenmaen, which has a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Criccieth · 6.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Garndolbenmaen, the nearest railway station is Criccieth, which is 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL51 9NZ, and entry to the church is free.
About
Garndolbenmaen (nicknamed Garn) is a village in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies near the A487, approximately 6 miles (10 km) north west of Porthmadog, in the community of Dolbenmaen, which has a population of 1,300. The closest villages are Dolbenmaen and Bryncir. The Papur Bro, the local Welsh language paper, is called Y Ffynnon (The Source/Spring). The village itself has a population of around 300. In 1856-7 Evan Jones of Garndolbenmaen built the Ynys-y-Pandy Mill on the nearby Gorseddau Junction and Portmadoc Railway. Approximately 50 pupils attend Ysgol Gynradd Garndolbenmaen, many pupils travel from nearby villages including Pant Glas, Bryncir, Cwm Pennant and Golan. The number of pupils attending the school has remained consistent over the past 20 years. Many of the old cottages in Garndolbenmaen have been turned into holiday homes. Blaen y Cae recording studios are located in the village, where Pep Le Pew's album, Un tro yn y Gorllewin and the last album by Gwyneth Glyn, Wyneb Dros Dro, were recorded. The magazine Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railway Modelling Review is published in Garndolbenmaen
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From the Wikipedia article
Garndolbenmaen (nicknamed Garn) is a village in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies near the A487, approximately 6 miles (10 km) north west of Porthmadog, in the community of Dolbenmaen, which has a population of 1,300. The closest villages are Dolbenmaen and Bryncir. The Papur Bro, the local Welsh language paper, is called Y Ffynnon (The Source/Spring). The village itself has a population of around 300. In 1856-7 Evan Jones of Garndolbenmaen built the Ynys-y-Pandy Mill on the nearby Gorseddau Junction and Portmadoc Railway. Approximately 50 pupils attend Ysgol Gynradd Garndolbenmaen, many pupils travel from nearby villages including Pant Glas, Bryncir, Cwm Pennant and Golan. The number of pupils attending the school has remained consistent over the past 20 years. Many of the old cottages in Garndolbenmaen have been turned into holiday homes. Blaen y Cae recording studios are located in the village, where Pep Le Pew's album, Un tro yn y Gorllewin and the last album by Gwyneth Glyn, Wyneb Dros Dro, were recorded. The magazine Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railway Modelling Review is published in Garndolbenmaen
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- Coordinates
- 52.9730, -4.2380
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Dolbenmaen
- Postcode
- LL51 9NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Criccieth — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Garndolbenmaen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Dolbenmaen
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garndolbenmaen?
- Garndolbenmaen is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL51 9NZ), in the parish of Dolbenmaen.
- What is Garndolbenmaen?
- Garndolbenmaen (nicknamed Garn) is a village in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies near the A487, approximately 6 miles (10 km) north west of Porthmadog, in the community of Dolbenmaen, which has a
- How do I get to Garndolbenmaen?
- The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL51 9NZ.
- Is Garndolbenmaen free to visit?
- Yes, Garndolbenmaen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Garndolbenmaen?
- The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL51 9NZ.