Mountains & hills · North Wales
Y Gesail
Y Gesail — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 486 m.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Y Gesail is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 486 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Place summary
Y Gesail is a mountain located in North Wales. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic views, characteristic of the region's natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9800, -3.6003
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llandderfel
- Postcode
- LL21 0RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106709708 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Y Gesail?
- Y Gesail is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL21 0RN), in the parish of Llandderfel.
- What is Y Gesail?
- Y Gesail — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 486 m.
- How do I get to Y Gesail?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL21 0RN.
- Is Y Gesail free to visit?
- Yes, Y Gesail is free to enter.
- How do I get to Y Gesail?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL21 0RN. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.