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Dinas Mawddwy
Stop for 2–3 hours if you are driving the A470, or sleep 1 night to walk Bwlch y Groes and the Aran ridge; skip it if you have no car.
Dinas Mawddwy is a small village in Gwynedd, inside Snowdonia National Park, where the Afon Cerist and Afon Cywarch meet the River Dyfi under Foel Dinas. It sits just off the A470, so most traffic passes it by. There is one short main street, a mill shop, a pub with rooms and a country house hotel; the reason to come is the walking and the mountain road over Bwlch y Groes, not the village itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, some pass closures in ice and snow)
- Airports
- LPL · MAN · BHX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dinas Mawddwy999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dinas Mawddwy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime village.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 or 112 police, fire, ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h 15 min by car via the A494 and A470; check train and bus connections.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: the village is on the A470 and the walking and passes are spread out.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£13–20 (≈ US$18–30)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h 15 min by car via the A494 and A470; check train and bus connections.) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h 30 min by car; the usual long-haul arrival for this part of Wales.) · BHX Birmingham (About 2 h 45 min by car; check the route before you book.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Apr (14). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dinas Mawddwy: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
18 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
15 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
15 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
18 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
18 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: the village is on the A470 and the walking and passes are spread out. Buses run along the A470 corridor from Machynlleth and Dolgellau; check the current timetable before you rely on them. The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, then bus or taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
A470 west, about 20 min by car
Market town for supplies, cafés and a base for Cader Idris.
Door to door: About 40 min
A470 and A489 south-west, about 30 min by car
Nearest railway station, plus a market and the Centre for Alternative Technology.
Door to door: About 45 min
Over Bwlch y Groes to Llanuwchllyn, then the B4403
The pass is single-track with passing places; skip it in ice, snow or fog.
Door to door: About 1 h
A470 and A496 west, about 50 min by car
Beach and estuary views; a full afternoon rather than a quick stop.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
A470 and A493 south-west, about 1 h by car
Sand beach and estuary; good with children.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
The Red Lion Hotel and a handful of cottages; walk to everything, book ahead in summer.
Mallwyd and the A470
About 2 km (1.2 mi) south; the Brigands Inn and easier parking if you are passing through.About 1.2 mi (2 km) south; the Brigands Inn and easier parking if you are passing through.
Campsites and caravan sites
Seasonal pitches in the valley; check opening dates and whether you need to book.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £85 | £170 |
| Camping pitch, one night2 × £15 | £30 |
| Pub main course2 × £16 | £32 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £36 |
| Trip total≈ £199 per person per day, bed included | £398≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in pounds; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £13–20 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Woollen blanket or scarf at Meirion Mill | £20–80 (≈ US$30–110) |
| Car park, full day | £3–6 (≈ US$4–8) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bwlch y Groes is a single-track mountain road with passing places: not for large vehicles, and it can close in ice and snow.
- Mobile signal is patchy in the valley and on the hills; download maps before you set off.
- Mountain weather changes fast: carry waterproofs, food and water, and tell someone your route.
- Fuel and shops are limited; fill up in Dolgellau or Machynlleth.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- Mountain rescue (via police)
- 999
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999 or 112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in the village; the US embassy is in London and the nearest consulates are in Cardiff and Manchester (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Machynlleth → Dinas Mawddwy by bus: check the current timetable and fare
- Taxi from Machynlleth: about £25–35 (≈ US$35–50) (check)
- Dolgellau → Dinas Mawddwy by car: about 20 min, 13 km (8.1 mi)about 20 min, 8.1 mi (13 km)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il vowr)
- Ble mae'r toiled? — Where is the toilet? (bleh myr TOY-led)
- Ga i dalu â cherdyn? — Can I pay by card? (guy ee DAI-lee ah KHER-din)
Print this before you drive: signal is patchy in the valley.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dinas Mawddwy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days, some pass closures in ice and snow) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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