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Delve into Ffestiniog in United Kingdom
Ffestiniog in the region of Wales is located in United Kingdom - some 190 mi or ( 305 km ) North-West of London , the country's capital .
Local time in Ffestiniog is now 11:30 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Talsarnau, Sheffield, Helens, Preston, and Penrhyndeudreath. While being here, you might want to check out Talsarnau . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ffestiniog ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Merddyn Emrys powers around the Dduallt Spiral
Many apologies for the poor film quality, but the sound is quite evocative. Merddyn Emrys(Ffestiniog Railway Double Fairlie steam locomotive)enters stage right underneath Rosllyn Bridge and works his ..
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales: Fascinating Slate Mine Experience
Slate mining played a blockbuster role in Welsh heritage and visitors are welcome at the Llechwedd mine, nestled in the rugged terrain of North Wales. After a train ride deep into the mountain, a guid ..
Wales - Llechwedd Slate Cavern - Mine Railway
view from the mining train driving into the mine ..
37401, 37417 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham
37401 and 37417 "Richard Trevithick" leave Blaenau Ffestiniog with Kingfisher Railtours' return "The Welsh Mountaineer" 1Z74 16.15 Blaenau Ffestiniog to Grantham. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Ffestiniog railway station
Llan Ffestiniog railway station was a railway station in Llan Ffestiniog, North Wales. It opened as the terminus of the narrow gauge Festiniog and Blaenau Railway on 29 May 1868. On 1 September 1882 the standard gauge Bala Ffestiniog Line reached Llan Ffestiniog from the south. The standard gauge station was just to the north-east and some thirty feet above the narrow gauge terminus.
Located at 52.96 -3.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Llan Ffestiniog
Llan Ffestiniog, also known as Ffestiniog or simply Llan, is a village in Gwynedd (formerly county of Merionethshire), north Wales, lying south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Attractions near the village include the Rhaeadr Cynfal waterfalls and the remains of the Tomen-y-Mur Roman fort and amphitheatre. A decommissioned nuclear power station lies south of the village, at Trawsfynydd.
Located at 52.96 -3.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Cwm Teigl Halt railway station
Cwm Teigl Halt was a railway station in North Wales, opened by the Great Western Railway on the standard gauge Bala Ffestiniog Line. It closed to passenger services on 2 January 1960, and all that remains of the halt is the platform edge. The track is still in place (being the disused track retained in connection with the Trawsfynydd nuclear power station). As of 2012, there were proposals for using the rails as a recreational velorail track.
Located at 52.97 -3.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
River Dwyryd
The Afon Dwyryd is a river in Gwynedd, North Wales, which flows principally westwards draining to the sea into Tremadog Bay south of Porthmadog. The Dwyryd rises in the hills to the north of Ffestiniog. At its most northern extent, water draining from Moelwyn Mawr drains into the Tanygrisiau Reservoir, the outflow of which forms the source of the Afon Goedol. This is joined by the Afon Bowydd at grid reference: SH695438.
Located at 52.98 -3.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Maentwrog Road railway station
Maentwrog Road railway station was a railway station on the Great Western Railway's Bala Ffestiniog Line in Wales. It closed to passenger services on 2 January 1960 and freight services on 27 January 1961. Despite its name, it lies some 2 miles from the village of Maentwrog. The line through the station site was reopened in 1964 for freight to the nearby Trawsfynydd nuclear power station.
Located at 52.94 -3.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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