Llangower
in Gwynedd of Wales, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.876 and -3.629 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 52' 35" and W -3° 37' 45"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:13 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:21 am and 4:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Llangower

Llangower in Gwynedd (Wales) is a city located in United Kingdom about 176 mi (or 283 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Llangower is now 11:13 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Llangower, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Hawarden Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Llangwm, Llandrillo, Llangynog, Derwen and Betws-y-Coed. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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Bala Self Catering Cottage with Hot Tub Facilities

Published: November 05, 2014
Length: 32:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BestofWales Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in

This beautiful Bala self catering cottage with hot tub facilities has everything you need within a 5 minute walk. Tastefully furnished with a modern touch, this barn conversion benefits from...


Bala Triathletes

Published: June 10, 2013
Length: 13:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Stuart

Athletes during the running section of the Middle distance Bala Triathlon on June 9th 2013. Photographed by www.psc-photography.co.uk.


Bala Lake, North Wales, February 6th 2011

Published: March 06, 2011
Length: 03:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Colin Hanson


B3C Kayaking at Bala Mill Falls, Tryweryn, Summer 2008

Published: March 10, 2011
Length: 09:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paul Jeffs

Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club kayaking Bala Mills with resonable aplomb but just wait for one surprise line down....


Bala White Water Centre August 24, 2013

Published: September 07, 2013
Length: 02:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michelle D Harris

Some kayakers playing in the white water the river. Great Control !! National White Water Centre/ Canolfan Dŵr Gwyn Genedlaethol.


Fred and ducks at Bala Lake North Wales

Published: October 15, 2009
Length: 54:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fredjunechester


Weirs Kill - swift water rescue training.wmv

Published: August 15, 2010
Length: 31:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vernon Smith

Weir rescue sequence. Staged weir rescue from a notorious weir in North Wales that has killed in the past. Rescue footage of What Not To Do! Weir rescue staged by highly experienced swift...


Wales offroad 2010

Published: May 18, 2010
Length: 15:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jonamolenaar

Samen met een DTA lid met de Ténéré naar Wales gereden. Meeting van de XTZ750.com de Super Ténéré meeting georganiseerd door onze Engelse vrienden. Wat een land, super omgeving en uber ...


Zorbing

Published: June 12, 2012
Length: 19:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aberglaslyn1

Zorbing with a GoPro HD Hero at Planet Zorb near Bala, North Wales.


Woman being dragged struggling into a police car in Bala, North Wales

Published: September 01, 2010
Length: 13:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: liverpoolboxingbaby

Abusive woman being pulled into a police car in Bala.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bala Lake

Bala Lake is a large lake in Gwynedd, Wales. It was the largest natural body of water in Wales prior to the level being raised by Thomas Telford to help support the flow of the Ellesmere Canal. (It still is the largest natural body of water in Wales). It is 4 miles long by 1 mile wide, and is subject to sudden and dangerous floods. The River Dee runs through it and the waters of the lake are famously deep and clear.

Located at 52.8833, -3.63333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bala, Gwynedd, Llangywer, Llanuwchllyn, Llanycil, Reservoirs in Gwynedd, Reservoirs in Snowdonia, River regulation in Gwynedd, River regulation in Snowdonia, Tourism in Gwynedd, Tourism in Snowdonia, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in East Gwynedd

Bala Lake Railway

The Bala Lake Railway is a preserved railway at Bala Lake, in Gwynedd, north Wales, which runs for a distance of 4+⁄2 miles using 24 gauge rolling stock. It was built on a section of the former Ruabon - Barmouth GWR route which was closed in 1965. This section runs along the south-eastern shore of Bala Lake. Another section of the former trackbed is today used by the Llangollen Railway.

Located at 52.88, -3.62611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railways in Gwynedd, Heritage railways in Snowdonia, Narrow gauge railways in Gwynedd, Narrow gauge railways in Snowdonia, 2ft gauge railways

Llangower railway station

Llangower was a minor station opened by the GWR on the Ruabon to Barmouth line in 1929 on the southern shore of Bala Lake serving the hamlet of Llangower . There was no signal box or freight facility. Today, although not in its original location the station has been reopened by the Bala Lake Railway and is the main intermediate point on the line and the only place where trains can pass each other. It is well sited to provide access to the lakeside for walks, picnics and bird watching.

Located at 52.8752, -3.6322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Railway stations opened in 1929, Beeching closures in Wales, Llangywer

Bryn Hynod Halt railway station

Bryn Hynod railway station is a railway halt on the Bala Lake Railway. Trains will stop here by request. Bryn Hynod offers shaded woodland nooks that are ideal for picnics and is often used for launching sailboards and small boats There is off road parking by the lakeside. Bryn Hynod platform was demolished February 2012.

Located at 52.8788, -3.62854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Llangywer

Glan Llyn Halt railway station

Glan Llyn Halt in Gwynedd, Wales, was on the Ruabon to Barmouth line on the south shore of Bala Lake. It was opened as Flag Station Halt in 1868, a private station built for Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 6th Baronet but which could be used by the public by his consent. It was officially advertised as Flag Station from 14 September 1931, gaining the 'Halt' suffix from 4 July 1938 and finally becoming Glan Llyn Halt on 25 September 1950.

Located at 52.8694, -3.6402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beeching closures in Wales, Railway stations opened in 1931, Railway stations closed in 1965, Disused railway stations in Gwynedd, Llangywer

Afon Llafar (Dee)

For the river which flows into the River Ogwen see Afon Llafar. The Afon Llafar is a small river in North Wales which, rising on the eastern slopes of Arenig Fawr, flows south-east through the hamlet of Parc and into Bala Lake. It is within the Dee catchment.

Located at 52.874, -3.648 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Llanycil, Llanuwchllyn, Rivers of Gwynedd, Rivers of Snowdonia

Berwyn SSSI, Clwyd

Berwyn SSSI is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales.

Located at 52.863, -3.649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Clwyd

Pentrepiod Halt (Gwynedd) railway station

Pentrepiod railway station is a railway halt on the Bala Lake Railway. Trains will stop here by request only. You can only access the station from footpaths going around the lake.

Located at 52.8674, -3.64312 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Gwynedd, Llangywer