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Llanfairfechan

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Llanfairfechan

Llanfairfechan works well as a base: 5 minutes from Aber, 16km from Tryfan.

Llanfairfechan is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,637, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Llanfairfechan 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 Llanfairfechan to your route.

About Llanfairfechan

Llanfairfechan (Welsh for 'little St Mary's parish'; ) is a town and community in the Conwy County Borough, Wales. It is known as a seaside resort and had a population at the 2001 Census of 3,755, reducing to 3,637 at the 2011 Census. The history of the area dates back to at least Roman times, as demonstrated by the

Read more discovery of a large second century milestone, which is now preserved in the British Museum.

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Llanfairfechan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Llanfairfechan located?

Llanfairfechan is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2578 latitude, -3.9742 longitude.

What is the population of Llanfairfechan?

Llanfairfechan has a population of approximately 3,637 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,637
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.2578, -3.9742

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 Llanfairfechan

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Beaumaris Castle

The most technically perfect medieval castle in Britain, the unfinished masterpiece of Edward I's iron ring of fortresses on Anglesey.

8 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Conwy Castle

A medieval fortification built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bodnant Garden

One of the finest gardens in the UK, famous for its spectacular laburnum arch in late spring and terraced gardens above the Conwy Valley.

12 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Great Orme Marine Drive

One-way Victorian toll road looping 4 miles around the cliffs of the Great Orme headland at Llandudno, with sheer limestone drops, seabirds and views to Anglesey and the Irish Sea.

12 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Menai Suspension Bridge

Thomas Telford's pioneering 1826 suspension bridge over the swirling Menai Strait, the historic road gateway to Anglesey and one of the world's first great suspension bridges.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Tryfan

A jagged 3,000-foot peak rising straight from the Ogwen Valley road, crowned by the leap-of-faith Adam and Eve stones.

16 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Llyn Ogwen

A roadside glacial lake cradled by the Glyderau and Carneddau, with Idwal Cottage as a hiker's gateway.

16 km · about 30 min drive

museum

National Slate Museum

Fascinating museum in a former quarry workshop at the foot of Snowdon, telling the story of the Welsh slate industry that roofed the world.

17 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Llanfairfechan

  • Right hereGreat Orme Marine DriveOne-way Victorian toll road looping 4 miles around the cliffs of the Great Orme headland at Llandudno, with sheer limestone drops, seabirds and views to Anglesey and the Irish Sea.
  • Right hereMenai Suspension BridgeThomas Telford's pioneering 1826 suspension bridge over the swirling Menai Strait, the historic road gateway to Anglesey and one of the world's first great suspension bridges.
  • 16 kmLlyn OgwenA roadside glacial lake cradled by the Glyderau and Carneddau, with Idwal Cottage as a hiker's gateway.
  • 18 kmLlanberis PassA dramatic glacial pass beneath Snowdon's crags, a magnet for climbers and one of Wales's great driving roads.
  • 22 kmSnowdon / Yr WyddfaWales's highest peak at 1,085 metres, accessible by multiple walking routes or the Snowdon Mountain Railway, with views spanning to Ireland.
  • 23 kmPen-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.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

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