Natural landmarks · North Wales
Yr Aran
In or near Beddgelert.
Yr Aran — mountain (747.2m) in Gwynedd.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Y Copa · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Yr Aran is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Part of Snowdon Massif. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain (747.2m) in Gwynedd". Coordinates: 53.0425°, -4.0837°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Yr Aran is a mountain peak on a ridge radiating south from Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain, with views of the summit of Snowdon, Moel Hebog and the Nantlle Ridge. It has an elevation of 747.2 m (2,451 ft) and a prominence of 235 m (771 ft). Although no paths are marked on maps, the ascent can be made as a detour from the Rhyd Ddu path or the Watkin Path up Snowdon.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0425, -4.0837
- Address
- Gwynedd, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Y Copa — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3401371 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Yr Aran (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Yr Aran - geograph.org.uk - 272804.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yr Aran?
- Yr Aran is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Yr Aran?
- Yr Aran — mountain (747.2m) in Gwynedd.
- How do I get to Yr Aran?
- The nearest railway station is Y Copa, about 2.9 km away. Its coordinates are 53.0425°, -4.0837°.
- Is Yr Aran free to visit?
- Yes, Yr Aran is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yr Aran?
- The nearest railway station is Y Copa, about 2.9 km away.