Gorges · North Wales
Vale of Conway
In or near Capel Garmon.
Vale of Conway — a gorge in wales north.
Richard Hoare — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dolgarrog · 2.2 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
The Vale of Conway is a gorge located in North Wales, within the parish of Trefriw. This geographical feature is characterised by its steep-sided cliffs and the scenic River Conway that flows through it. The area is notable for its natural beauty and is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as hiking and photography. Visitors can expect dramatic landscapes typical of the Welsh countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1667, -3.8333
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Trefriw
- Postcode
- LL27 0JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Dolgarrog — 2.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652430 (CC BY 4.0)
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Maenan Abbey
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Where to eat & stay near Vale of Conway
Places to stay
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Cornel Scout Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
Tafarn Tryfan
Tafarn Tryfan — a restaurant in wales north.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vale of Conway?
- Vale of Conway is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL27 0JS), in the parish of Trefriw.
- What is Vale of Conway?
- Vale of Conway — a gorge in wales north.
- How do I get to Vale of Conway?
- The nearest railway station is Dolgarrog, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL27 0JS.
- How do I get to Vale of Conway?
- The nearest railway station is Dolgarrog, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL27 0JS.