Historic bridges · Mid Wales
Pontdolgoch
Also known as: Pont-dôl-goch
In or near Caersws.
Pontdolgoch in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Caersws · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pontdolgoch, the nearest railway station is Caersws, located 2.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Pontdolgoch is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pontdolgoch is a very small village in Powys, Wales. It is located on the A470 road, some 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Caersws. The River Carno flows through the village. Pontdolgoch's name translates as "bridge over the red meadow", and is derived from an ancient, and bloody, battle. Pontdolgoch was home of a pub and restaurant, the Talkhouse, until it closed in 2010. The village was served by Pontdolgoch railway station, closed in 1965, on the Cambrian Line.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.5335, -3.4648
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Caersws
- Postcode
- SY17 5NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Caersws — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7228092 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pontdolgoch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontdolgoch?
- Pontdolgoch is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY17 5NJ), in the parish of Caersws.
- What is Pontdolgoch?
- Pontdolgoch in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontdolgoch?
- The nearest railway station is Caersws, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY17 5NJ.
- Is Pontdolgoch free to visit?
- Yes, Pontdolgoch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pontdolgoch?
- The nearest railway station is Caersws, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY17 5NJ.