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Llanfechain

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Llanfechain

Llanfechain works well as a base: 10 minutes from Llanfyllin, 39km from Evo Triangle.

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

On a road trip, Llanfechain 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 Llanfechain to your route.

About Llanfechain

Llanfechain is a village and community in Powys, Wales, on the B4393 road between Llanfyllin and Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain. Historically a part of Montgomeryshire. The River Cain runs through. The population of 465 at the 2011 Census was estimated at 476 in 2019. The Battle of Mechain may have been fought near

Read more Llanfechain in 1070.

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Llanfechain 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 Llanfechain located?

Llanfechain is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7746 latitude, -3.2027 longitude.

What is the population of Llanfechain?

Llanfechain 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
52.7746, -3.2027

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 Llanfechain

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Pistyll Rhaeadr

Wales's tallest single-drop waterfall at 73 metres, cascading through a natural rock arch in a remote Berwyn Mountains valley.

15 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Loton Park

A 1,475-yard hillclimb running through the deer park of a Shropshire country estate, twisting between mature trees with the hill's Museum Corner and Fallow bends. One of Britain's most scenic speed venues.

18 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Horseshoe Pass

Sweeping A542 mountain pass curling above Llangollen in a giant horseshoe, climbing to 417m past the Ponderosa Cafe with wide views over the Dee Valley. A classic North Wales driving and biking road.

26 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Ponderosa Cafe

A legendary biker stop high on the Horseshoe Pass above Llangollen with panoramic views across the Welsh valleys.

29 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Evo Triangle

Legendary 20-mile loop of the A5, A543 and B4501 across the empty Denbigh Moors, made famous as evo magazine's road-test circuit. Fast, open sightlines past Llyn Brenig make it a pilgrimage for keen drivers.

39 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Snowdonia National Park (Eryri)

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

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Ironbridge Gorge

Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world's first iron bridge built in 1779.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Chester Zoo

The UK's most-visited zoo housing over 35,000 animals across 128 acres with award-winning conservation programs.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Llanfechain

  • 26 kmHorseshoe PassSweeping A542 mountain pass curling above Llangollen in a giant horseshoe, climbing to 417m past the Ponderosa Cafe with wide views over the Dee Valley. A classic North Wales driving and biking road.
  • 39 kmEvo TriangleLegendary 20-mile loop of the A5, A543 and B4501 across the empty Denbigh Moors, made famous as evo magazine's road-test circuit. Fast, open sightlines past Llyn Brenig make it a pilgrimage for keen drivers.
  • 55 kmCrimea 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.
  • 60 kmCwmystwyth Mountain RoadWild, lonely mountain road from Rhayader to Aberystwyth over the Cambrian Mountains, passing the Elan Valley dams and old lead mines of Cwmystwyth. Often called one of Britain's remotest drives.
  • 63 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.
  • 66 kmAberglaslyn PassA gorgeous wooded gorge where road, river and steam railway thread beneath steep crags near Beddgelert.

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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