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Llanrwst

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Llanrwst

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.

About Llanrwst

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 and

Read 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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Where is Llanrwst located?

Llanrwst is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1402 latitude, -3.7953 longitude.

What is the population of Llanrwst?

Llanrwst has a population of approximately 3,323 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,323
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.1402, -3.7953

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 Llanrwst

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

9 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Llyn Ogwen

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

Conwy 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

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.

17 km · about 20 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.

18 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Llanrwst

  • Right hereLlyn OgwenA roadside glacial lake cradled by the Glyderau and Carneddau, with Idwal Cottage as a hiker's gateway.
  • 17 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.
  • 18 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.
  • 18 kmLlanberis PassA dramatic glacial pass beneath Snowdon's crags, a magnet for climbers and one of Wales's great driving roads.
  • 19 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.
  • 20 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.

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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