Heritage railways · North Wales
New Moelwyn Tunnel
In or near Beddgelert.
New Moelwyn Tunnel is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Dduallt · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
About
New Moelwyn Tunnel is a place of interest in North Wales. Built or established in 1977, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dduallt, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area LL41.
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Place summary
The New Moelwyn Tunnel is a heritage railway located in Ffestiniog, North Wales. Established in 1977, it represents modern railway engineering. The tunnel is part of the historic railway network that showcases the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9687, -3.9709
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 3TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Dduallt — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w59430399 (ODbL)
- commons: Moelwyn tunnel construction.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Moelwyn Tunnel?
- New Moelwyn Tunnel is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3TP), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- What is New Moelwyn Tunnel?
- New Moelwyn Tunnel is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Moelwyn Tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Dduallt, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3TP.
- When was New Moelwyn Tunnel built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- How do I get to New Moelwyn Tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Dduallt, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3TP.