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Rhiw-for-fawr

In or near Llanystumdwy.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Rhiw-for-fawr — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 40 m.

Wet area at the base of Rhiw-for-Fawr - geograph.org.uk - 5565808

Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Criccieth · 1.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Rhiw-for-fawr is a mountain located in wales north. Elevation: 40 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Rhiw-for-fawr is a mountain located in North Wales, within the parish of Criccieth. This geographical feature offers a prominent elevation in the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape provides scenic views typical of North Welsh terrain. The postcode for Rhiw-for-fawr is LL52.

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Coordinates
52.9193, -4.2105
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Criccieth
Postcode
LL52 0LA
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Criccieth — 1.8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Rhiw-for-fawr

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rhiw-for-fawr?
Rhiw-for-fawr is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL52 0LA), in the parish of Criccieth.
What is Rhiw-for-fawr?
Rhiw-for-fawr — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 40 m.
How do I get to Rhiw-for-fawr?
The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 1.8 km away. The nearest town is Llanystumdwy. Drivers can use postcode LL52 0LA.
How do I get to Rhiw-for-fawr?
The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL52 0LA.