Abergeirw

Abergeirw is a locality in Brithdir and Llanfachreth, Gwynedd, Wales. Abergeirw is situated nearby to the village Ganllwyd, as well as near Llanfachreth.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Rhobell-y-big and Rhobell Fawr.

Rhobell-y-big

Peak

Photo: Dewi, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Rhobell-y-big is a peak.

Rhobell Fawr is a mountain and the site of an ancient volcano that was active during the Early Ordovician period in the Arenig range within the Snowdonia National Park. Rhobell Fawr is situated 2 miles southeast of Abergeirw.

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine

Quarry

Gwynfynydd Gold Mine is near Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales. The lode, which was discovered in 1860, was worked from 1884. It has produced more than 45,000 troy ounces of Welsh gold until mining ceased in 1998. The equivalent of 1,400 kg. Gwynfynydd Gold Mine is situated 2 miles west of Abergeirw.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Llanfachreth and Bronaber.

Llanfachreth

Village

Photo: Rpriv2000, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Llanfachreth is a village approximately three miles north-east of Dolgellau, Gwynedd, in the community of Brithdir and Llanfachreth within the historic boundaries of Merionethshire, Wales. Llanfachreth is situated 3½ miles south of Abergeirw.

Bronaber

Village

Photo: David Medcalf, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Bronaber is a village in Gwynedd, Wales, adjacent to the A470 north of Dolgellau and in Trawsfynydd community. Bronaber is situated 4 miles northwest of Abergeirw.

Snowdonia National Park

Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Snowdonia National Park, officially known as Eryri National Park since 2022, is like a little slice of the Alps tucked above the rolling moors and hills of North Wales.

Abergeirw

Type: Locality
Location: Brithdir and Llanfachreth, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

52.83807° or 52° 50′ 17″ north

Longitude

-3.83366° or 3° 50′ 1″ west

Elevation

948 feet (289 metres)

Open location code

9C4RR5Q8+6G

GeoNames ID

13278987

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