waterfall
Swallow Falls
Wales's most-visited waterfall, where the Afon Llugwy cascades over rocky steps in a wooded gorge near Betws-y-Coed.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Wales, United Kingdom · Europe
Llanrwst works well as a base: 10 minutes from Betws-y-Coed, 13km from Tryfan.
Llanrwst is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,323, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Llanrwst 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 Llanrwst to your route.
Llanrwst (Welsh for 'church or parish of Saint Grwst'; Welsh pronunciation: [ɬanˈruːst]) is a market town and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales. It is on the east bank of the River Conwy and the A470 road, and lies within the historic county boundaries of Denbighshire. It developed around the wool trade andRead more
became known also for the making of harps and clocks. Today, less than one mile (two kilometres) from the edge of Snowdonia, its main industry is tourism. Notable buildings include almshouses, two 17th-century chapels, and the Parish Church of St Grwst, which holds the stone coffin of Llywelyn the Great. At the 2021 census, the community had a population of 3,128.
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Llanrwst is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1402 latitude, -3.7953 longitude.
Llanrwst has a population of approximately 3,323 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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waterfall
Wales's most-visited waterfall, where the Afon Llugwy cascades over rocky steps in a wooded gorge near Betws-y-Coed.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
One of the finest gardens in the UK, famous for its spectacular laburnum arch in late spring and terraced gardens above the Conwy Valley.
9 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A jagged 3,000-foot peak rising straight from the Ogwen Valley road, crowned by the leap-of-faith Adam and Eve stones.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A roadside glacial lake cradled by the Glyderau and Carneddau, with Idwal Cottage as a hiker's gateway.
14 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A medieval fortification built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
16 km · about 30 min drive
mountain 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The starting point for Snowdon summit trails at 359 metres, with views down the Llanberis Pass flanked by towering slate mountains.
18 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A dramatic glacial pass beneath Snowdon's crags, a magnet for climbers and one of Wales's great driving roads.
18 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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