Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont Ogwen
In or near Deiniolen.
Pont Ogwen — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pont Ogwen, the nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, located 6.4 km away. Entry is free, and there are no specific accessibility details provided. The postcode for navigation is LL57 3LQ.
About
Pont Ogwen is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 4140). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Included as a substantial late C18 bridge of a characteristic type, important for its historical connection with the now-demolished Gothick villa at Ogwen Bank. History: Almost certainly built c1790 to connect Lord Penryhn s now demolished villa at Ogwen Bank, designed by Benjamin Wyatt, with Penrhyn Quarry. The Afon Ogwen here forms the boundary with Llanllechid community. Exterior: Roughly coursed rubblestone with slate slab coping and string course. Single wide segmental arch with voussoirs and arch-ring, coping slightly rising to centre; corner piers. Location: Spanning the Afon Ogwen immediately to the south-west of the A 5 at the entrance to the Ogwen Bank Caravan Park; carries a track over the river skirting the eastern side of the Penrhyn Slate Quarry.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pont Ogwen is a bridge located in North Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1680, -4.0562
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Bethesda
- Postcode
- LL57 3LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29483894 (CC0)
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Ogwen Bank Holiday Park & Country Club
Campsites · 0.3 km
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
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Ogwen Cinema
Theatres · 0.6 km
Ty'n Twr
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Tyn Twr
Castles · 0.6 km
Penrhyn Quarry
Quarries · 0.7 km
Pont y Gaseg
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Pont Abercaseg
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Bryn Llys Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Y Caban
Hostels · 1.2 km
Bethesda, Gwynedd
Historic churches · 1.3 km
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Places to stay
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Ogwen Bank Holiday Park & Country Club
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Bryn Llys Caravan Site
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Yr Hafod Welsh Scout Centre
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pont Ogwen?
- Pont Ogwen is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 3LQ), in the parish of Bethesda.
- What is Pont Ogwen?
- Pont Ogwen — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pont Ogwen?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 3LQ.
- Is Pont Ogwen a listed building?
- Pont Ogwen is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pont Ogwen free to visit?
- Yes, Pont Ogwen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pont Ogwen?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 3LQ.