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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · North Wales

Gwaun y Llwyni

In or near Llanfachreth.

Free admission

Gwaun y Llwyni — Named summit at 685 m.

Gwaun y Llwyni, mountains & hills in North Wales

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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
Llanuwchllyn · 9.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Gwaun y Llwyni in North Wales, the nearest railway station is Llanuwchllyn, located 9.8 km away. Entry to the mountain is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Gwaun y Llwyni is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 685 m.". Coordinates: 52.7699°, -3.6954°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Gwaun y Llwyni is a subsidiary summit of Aran Fawddwy in southern Snowdonia, Wales. It forms a part of the Aran mountain range. The peak's southern face is very steep and forms one of the backwalls of Cwm Cywarch. The summit is grassy and is marked by a small cairn. Pen yr Allt Uchaf rises on the other side of Cwm Cywarch, Aran Fawddwy is to the north-east, Waun Camddwr to the north and Glasgwm to the west.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.7699, -3.6954
Address
Gwynedd, Wales
Nearest railway station
Llanuwchllyn9.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gwaun y Llwyni?
Gwaun y Llwyni is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Gwaun y Llwyni?
Gwaun y Llwyni — Named summit at 685 m.
How do I get to Gwaun y Llwyni?
The nearest railway station is Llanuwchllyn, about 9.8 km away. Its coordinates are 52.7699°, -3.6954°.
Is Gwaun y Llwyni free to visit?
Yes, Gwaun y Llwyni is free to enter.