Dolgellau, WalesCymer AbbeySt Mark's ChurchGau GraigCadair IdrisMynydd CeiswynTyrrau Mawr
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Dolgellau

Dolgellau is a town in Gwynedd district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 2,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 7 churches. The must-see places are Cymer Abbey, St Mark's Church and Gau Graig.

52.7422° N, 3.8861° WPop. 2,688

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cymer Abbey, heritage site near Dolgellau
Must-see

Cymer Abbey

Heritage site · 2 km

St Mark's Church, church near Dolgellau
Must-see

St Mark's Church

Church · 5 km

Gau Graig, viewpoint near Dolgellau
Must-see

Gau Graig

Viewpoint · 5 km

Places near Dolgellau by type

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One day from Dolgellau

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:17 pm

31 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Dolgellau
  2. St Mark's Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Waun-oerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Gau Graigviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cadair Idrisviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Tyrrau Mawrviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Dolgellau
Today’s loopDolgellauStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Dolgellau?

Cymer Abbey (heritage site, about 2 km), St Mark's Church (church, about 5 km), Gau Graig (viewpoint, about 5 km), Cadair Idris (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cyfrwy (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mynydd Ceiswyn (viewpoint, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dolgellau?

143 places on Spotwander: 87 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dolgellau?

Gau Graig, about 5 km by road; Cadair Idris (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dolgellau?

Cymer Abbey, about 2 km by road; Castell Y Bere (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dolgellau?

Start in Dolgellau, visit St Mark's Church, then Waun-oer, then Gau Graig, then Cadair Idris, then Tyrrau Mawr, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.