Heritage railways · North Wales
Garnedd Tunnel
In or near Q737888.
Garnedd Tunnel is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Jonathan Wilkins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Plas Halt · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Garnedd Tunnel is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Coordinates: 52.9525°, -3.9992°.
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Official information
Garnedd Tunnel is a historical tunnel located on the Ffestiniog Railway, built in 1851. It is approximately 180 feet long and features a geological fault line, which imposes a speed restriction for trains passing through. The tunnel has undergone various maintenance efforts over the years to ensure its structural integrity.
Place summary
Garnedd Tunnel is a heritage railway tunnel located in North Wales, within the parish of Maentwrog. This structure is part of the region's industrial heritage, reflecting the significance of rail transport in the area's development.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9525, -3.9992
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Maentwrog
- Postcode
- LL41 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Plas Halt — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.festipedia.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w59430404 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Oakeley Arms Hotel
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Y Garnedd
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km
Llyn Mair
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.6 km
Coedydd Maentwrog National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 0.7 km
Plas Tan y Bwlch
Gardens · 0.7 km
Oakley Arms
Literary houses · 0.8 km
Tan-y-Bwlch
Villages · 0.8 km
Tan-y-Bwlch
Viewpoints · 0.8 km
Pont Maentwrog
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Pen Llyn y Garnedd
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Pen Llyn y Garnedd
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Maen Twrog
Windmills · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garnedd Tunnel?
- Garnedd Tunnel is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3AQ), in the parish of Maentwrog.
- What is Garnedd Tunnel?
- Garnedd Tunnel is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Garnedd Tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Plas Halt, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3AQ.
- How do I get to Garnedd Tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Plas Halt, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3AQ.