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Beaches · North Wales

Y Ro

In or near Q1638504.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Y Ro is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Shingle beach at the northern end of Llyn Idwal - geograph.org.uk - 7466941

Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Rocky Valley Halt · 5.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Y Ro is located in North Wales, postcode LL57 3LZ. The nearest railway station is Rocky Valley Halt, which is 5 km away. Entry to the beach is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Y Ro is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 53.1188°, -4.0268°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

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Coordinates
53.1188, -4.0268
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llandygai
Postcode
LL57 3LZ
Parliamentary constituency
Bangor Aberconwy
Nearest railway station
Rocky Valley Halt5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Llyn Idwal📷 3

Natural landmarks · North Wales

Llyn Idwal

Llyn Idwal — lake in Cwm Idwal, Conwy County Borough, Wales.

Free🐕rsis.ramsar.org
Looking north along the A5 - geograph.org.uk - 3015841📷 5

Mountains & hills · North Wales

Pen y Benglog

Pen y Benglog — mountain in wales north. Elevation: 364 m.

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Lord Penrhyn's Highway near Yr Hafod - geograph.org.uk - 2498009📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Yr Hafod Welsh Scout Centre

Yr Hafod Welsh Scout Centre — a hostel in wales north.

Car park by Idwal Cottage YH - geograph.org.uk - 6317858📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Idwal Cottage Youth Hostel

Idwal Cottage Youth Hostel — a hostel in wales north. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Glyderau Mountains, from Pont Pen-y-benglog, 1993 - geograph.org.uk - 4446000📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

YHA Idwal

YHA Idwal — a campsite in wales north.

Pont- Pen-y-benglog, streams cascading down from Y Garn (3,107 ft.) - geograph.org.uk - 4445471📷 4

Gardens · North Wales

Ogwen Cottage

Ogwen Cottage — a garden in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Y Ro

Places to stay

Lord Penrhyn's Highway near Yr Hafod - geograph.org.uk - 2498009📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Yr Hafod Welsh Scout Centre

Yr Hafod Welsh Scout Centre — a hostel in wales north.

Car park by Idwal Cottage YH - geograph.org.uk - 6317858📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Idwal Cottage Youth Hostel

Idwal Cottage Youth Hostel — a hostel in wales north. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.

Glyderau Mountains, from Pont Pen-y-benglog, 1993 - geograph.org.uk - 4446000📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

YHA Idwal

YHA Idwal — a campsite in wales north.

Rough country east of Llyn Ogwen - geograph.org.uk - 6009678📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite

Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite — a campsite in wales north.

Freegwerngofuchaf.com
Vaynol Arms, Nant Peris - geograph.org.uk - 2510749📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Pritchard's Campsite

Pritchard's Campsite — a campsite in wales north.

Gwern Ichaf - door - geograph.org.uk - 7987373📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses

Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite & Bunkhouses — a campsite in wales north.

Freegwerngofisaf.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Benchmark on St. John Jones Catholic Church, Llanberis - geograph.org.uk - 2810565📷 5

Restaurants · North Wales

Pete's Eats

Pete's Eats — a restaurant in wales north.

The Victoria, Bethesda - geograph.org.uk - 2670161📷 7

Restaurants · North Wales

Tafarn Tryfan

Tafarn Tryfan — a restaurant in wales north.

tafarn-tryfan-inn.co.uk
The Pier Kiosk, Beaumaris - geograph.org.uk - 3398428📷 7

Restaurants · North Wales

Pier House Café

Pier House Café — a restaurant in wales north.

The Harp public house, Caernarfon - geograph.org.uk - 3831846📷 6

Restaurants · North Wales

Caernarfon Tandoori

Caernarfon Tandoori — a restaurant in wales north.

Tudor Rose, Beaumaris - geograph.org.uk - 2629729📷 7

Cafés · North Wales

Beau's Tea Room

Beau's Tea Room — a café in wales north.

The George and Dragon📷 5

Historic pubs · North Wales

The George and Dragon

The George and Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕

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Repairing the sea wall at Aberdaron - geograph.org.uk - 7702377📷 3

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Y Ro?
Y Ro is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL57 3LZ), in the parish of Llandygai.
What is Y Ro?
Y Ro is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Y Ro?
The nearest railway station is Rocky Valley Halt, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL57 3LZ.
Is Y Ro free to visit?
Yes, Y Ro is free to enter.
How do I get to Y Ro?
The nearest railway station is Rocky Valley Halt, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL57 3LZ.