Follies · North Wales
Daffyd Y Garreg
Daffyd Y Garreg is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Criccieth · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Daffyd Y Garreg is a folly in North Wales — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area LL52.
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Place summary
Daffyd Y Garreg is a folly located in Dolbenmaen, North Wales. Its purpose and design are characteristic of the whimsical structures built in the 18th and 19th centuries, often serving as decorative features in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9260, -4.1947
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Dolbenmaen
- Postcode
- LL52 0PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Criccieth — 3 km
Sources
- osm: n8270704749 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Daffyd Y Garreg?
- Daffyd Y Garreg is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL52 0PT), in the parish of Dolbenmaen.
- Is Daffyd Y Garreg free to visit?
- Yes, Daffyd Y Garreg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Daffyd Y Garreg?
- The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL52 0PT.