Notable viewpoint · Gwynedd, Wales
Y Garn
Y Garn is a viewpoint in Gwynedd, Wales.
Y Garn: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Y Garn
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Y Garn — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 53.11571, -4.04708. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Y Garn
- Devil's Kitchen · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~1 km · Must-see
- Llyn Idwal · lake · Gwynedd · ~2 km · Must-see
- Foel Goch · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~2 km · Must-see
- Glyder Fawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~2 km · Must-see
- Llyn Bochlwyd · lake · Conwy · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mynydd Perfedd · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~3 km · Must-see
- Elidir Fawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~3 km · Must-see
- Castell Y Gwynt · viewpoint · Conwy · ~3 km · Must-see
- Llanberis Falls · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~3 km · Must-see
- Ogwen Falls · waterfall · Gwynedd · ~4 km · Must-see
- Glyder Fach · viewpoint · Conwy · ~4 km · Must-see
- Tryfan · viewpoint · Conwy · ~4 km · Must-see
- Pen Yr Ole Wen · viewpoint · Conwy · ~4 km · Must-see
- Nant Ffrancon Pass · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Llechog · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Y Fronllwyd · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Dinorwic Quarry Barracks · fort · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Crib Goch · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~6 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Y Garn
- Foel Goch · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~2 km · Must-see
- Glyder Fawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~2 km · Must-see
- Mynydd Perfedd · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~3 km · Must-see
- Elidir Fawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~3 km · Must-see
- Castell Y Gwynt · viewpoint · Conwy · ~3 km · Must-see
- Glyder Fach · viewpoint · Conwy · ~4 km · Must-see
- Tryfan · viewpoint · Conwy · ~4 km · Must-see
- Pen Yr Ole Wen · viewpoint · Conwy · ~4 km · Must-see
- Nant Ffrancon Pass · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Llechog · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Y Garn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Y Garn?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Y Garn?
Nearby: Devil's Kitchen (waterfall, 1 km), Llyn Idwal (lake, 2 km), Foel Goch (viewpoint, 2 km), Glyder Fawr (viewpoint, 2 km), Llyn Bochlwyd (lake, 3 km), Mynydd Perfedd (viewpoint, 3 km).
Is Y Garn worth visiting?
Y Garn is listed as a notable viewpoint in Wales on Spotwander.