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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · North Wales

Pont yr Afanc

In or near Capel Garmon.

Free admission

Pont yr Afanc — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Afon Conwy - geograph.org.uk - 6184917

Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Betws-y-Coed · 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pont yr Afanc is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 17832). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=18776

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pont yr Afanc is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. Notable for its architectural significance, it reflects the region's historical infrastructure.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.0757, -3.7954
District
Conwy
Parish
Bro Garmon
Postcode
LL24 0SH
Parliamentary constituency
Bangor Aberconwy
Established
1800
Nearest railway station
Betws-y-Coed1.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pont yr Afanc?
Pont yr Afanc is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL24 0SH), in the parish of Bro Garmon.
What is Pont yr Afanc?
Pont yr Afanc — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pont yr Afanc?
The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL24 0SH.
When was Pont yr Afanc built?
Built or established in 1800.
Is Pont yr Afanc a listed building?
Pont yr Afanc is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Pont yr Afanc free to visit?
Yes, Pont yr Afanc is free to enter.
How do I get to Pont yr Afanc?
The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL24 0SH.