Towns & cities · North Wales
Beddgelert
Beddgelert — village and community in Gwynedd, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beddgelert · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Beddgelert is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8,593 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 617 people. Named after Gelert. Address: LL55. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 53.0118°, -4.1025°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Beddgelert (Welsh: [bɛðˈgɛlɛrt] ) is a village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2021 census was 460 (rounded to the nearest 10). This includes Nantmor and Nant Gwynant. Despite the village being reputably named after the legendary hound Gelert, it is actually named after Saint Gelert, an early leader in Celtic Christianity. The community is large and sparsely populated, covering 86 square kilometres (33 sq mi).
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Background
History
The folk tale of the faithful hound "Gelert" is often associated with the village. But the raised mound in the village called "Gelert's Grave" was built by David Pritchard, a late 18th-century landlord of the Goat Hotel. He created it in order to encourage visitors and it still remains popular attraction. Similar legends can be found in other parts of Europe and Asia. The village is actually named after an early Celtic Christian missionary and leader named Saint Gelert (Celert or Cilert) who settled here early in the 8th century. The earliest record of the name Beddgelert is in a 1258 document where it is recorded as "Bekelert". In a document of 1269 it is recorded as "Bedkelerd". The…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0118, -4.1025
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Beddgelert
- Postcode
- LL55
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Population
- 617
- Nearest railway station
- Beddgelert — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q791811 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beddgelert (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beddgelert from Mynydd Sygun.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beddgelert?
- Beddgelert is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55), in the parish of Beddgelert.
- Is Beddgelert free to visit?
- Yes, Beddgelert is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beddgelert?
- The nearest railway station is Beddgelert, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55.