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Ffestiniog

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ffestiniog

Ffestiniog works well as a base: 5 minutes from Blaenau-Ffestiniog, 5km from Snowdonia National Park (Eryri).

Ffestiniog is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ffestiniog sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ffestiniog to your route.

About Ffestiniog

Festiniog railway station served the village of Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales. This station was one of many 19th century institutions in Wales to be given an anglicised name. Over the years, and especially since the Second World War, most have been rendered into Welsh or given both Welsh and English names, but

Read more Festiniog station closed before this happened. The village of Llan Ffestiniog – known locally simply as "Llan" – lies over 3 km south of the larger and more recent Blaenau Ffestiniog, and over three miles south by rail.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is Ffestiniog located?

Ffestiniog is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9600 latitude, -3.9324 longitude.

What is the population of Ffestiniog?

Ffestiniog has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.9600, -3.9324

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Ffestiniog

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Snowdonia National Park (Eryri)

Wales's premier mountain landscape, home to Mount Snowdon and dramatic peaks, lakes, and coastline.

5 km · about 10 min drive

mountain pass

Crimea Pass

The A470's dramatic 385m crossing between Dolwyddelan and Blaenau Ffestiniog, threading slate-strewn peaks at the heart of Eryri. One of the highest and most scenic main-road passes in Wales.

6 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pen-y-Pass Viewpoint (Snowdonia)

The starting point for Snowdon summit trails at 359 metres, with views down the Llanberis Pass flanked by towering slate mountains.

12 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Aberglaslyn Pass

A gorgeous wooded gorge where road, river and steam railway thread beneath steep crags near Beddgelert.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa

Wales's highest peak at 1,085 metres, accessible by multiple walking routes or the Snowdon Mountain Railway, with views spanning to Ireland.

15 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Harlech Castle

Mighty concentric fortress built by Edward I in the 1280s, perched on a dramatic crag with sweeping views across Cardigan Bay to Snowdonia.

16 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Swallow Falls

Wales's most-visited waterfall, where the Afon Llugwy cascades over rocky steps in a wooded gorge near Betws-y-Coed.

16 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Llanberis Pass

A dramatic glacial pass beneath Snowdon's crags, a magnet for climbers and one of Wales's great driving roads.

17 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Ffestiniog

  • Right hereCrimea PassThe A470's dramatic 385m crossing between Dolwyddelan and Blaenau Ffestiniog, threading slate-strewn peaks at the heart of Eryri. One of the highest and most scenic main-road passes in Wales.
  • Right herePen-y-Pass Viewpoint (Snowdonia)The starting point for Snowdon summit trails at 359 metres, with views down the Llanberis Pass flanked by towering slate mountains.
  • Right hereAberglaslyn PassA gorgeous wooded gorge where road, river and steam railway thread beneath steep crags near Beddgelert.
  • Right hereSnowdon / Yr WyddfaWales's highest peak at 1,085 metres, accessible by multiple walking routes or the Snowdon Mountain Railway, with views spanning to Ireland.
  • 17 kmLlanberis PassA dramatic glacial pass beneath Snowdon's crags, a magnet for climbers and one of Wales's great driving roads.
  • 18 kmLlyn OgwenA roadside glacial lake cradled by the Glyderau and Carneddau, with Idwal Cottage as a hiker's gateway.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Betws-y-Coed

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17 km awayPop. 1,200

Llanfair

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18 km away

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