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TalysarnTal-y-sarn
Skip Talysarn as a destination: it is a small slate-quarrying village with no visitor infrastructure. Pass through on the way to Snowdonia or the Lleyn Peninsula.
Talysarn is a quiet village in the Nantlle Valley, historically a centre of the Welsh slate industry. It has no sights, accommodation or eateries aimed at tourists. Most travellers will only pass through on the A487 between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. The village is best known for the poet Robert Williams Parry and the 1982 'Ciosg Talysarn' bugging incident.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, rain)
- Airports
- VLY · MAN
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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 Talysarn999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Talysarn, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 111 NHS 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.
- AirportcheckVLY Anglesey Airport (check; limited flights from Cardiff).
- Getting aroundCar essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in Caernarfon£2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus Caernarfon–Penygroes (single)check£3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Budget bedB&B in Caernarfon (double), a night, per room£60 (≈ US$80)
- Mid-range bedB&B in Caernarfon (double), a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedB&B in Caernarfon (double), a night, per room£140 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £50 (≈ US$70) · High £80 (≈ US$110)
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
- VLY Anglesey Airport (check; limited flights from Cardiff) · MAN Manchester Airport (about 2 h drive via A55 and A487)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Talysarn: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
16 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
Car essential. The village is on the A487; narrow lanes in the valley. No train station; the nearest is at Penygroes (check). Buses run between Caernarfon and Porthmadog but are infrequent.
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: 10 min
Car, 10 min via A487
Castle, walls and waterfront; the main base for the area.
Door to door: 20 min
Car, 20 min to the park boundary
Mountains, walks and lakes; the real reason to be in the region.
Lleyn Peninsula
goDoor to door: 30 min
Car, 30 min to Nefyn
Coastal walks, beaches and Welsh-speaking villages.
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.
Caernarfon
10 min drive; hotels, B&Bs and a castle
Penygroes
adjacent village; limited B&Bs
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
- £30–50 (≈ US$40–70) (day trip from Caernarfon)
- Mid
- £50–80 (≈ US$70–110)
- High
- £80 (≈ US$110)+
Trip budget
| B&B in Caernarfon (double)1 × 1 night × £90 | £90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £50 | £100 |
| Petrol for 50 km round trip1 × £8 · check | £8 |
| Parking in Caernarfon1 × £5 | £5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £20 |
| Trip total≈ £112 per person per day, bed included | £223≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in GBP; day trip from Caernarfon, no overnight stay in Talysarn.
Prices of common things
| Petrol (per litre)check | £1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus Caernarfon–Penygroes (single)check | £3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Coffee in Caernarfon | £2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No shops, cafés or pubs in the village centre.
- Parking is limited to residential streets.
- The slate quarry areas are private property; do not enter without permission.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad yma, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
The nearest US consulate is in Edinburgh; embassies in London. For most other countries, the embassy in London handles Wales.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Caernarfon → Talysarn by car: 10 min, no toll
- Bus Caernarfon → Penygroes: about 15 min, check timetable
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEL-oh)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Ie / Nage — Yes / No (ee-eh / NAH-geh)
- Ble mae'r arosfan bws? — Where is the bus stop? (bleh mire a-ROS-van boos)
- Faint yw hwnna? — How much is that? (vaint ew HON-na)
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 Talysarn. 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 (short days, rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Caernarfon and Snowdonia with verified opening hours and parking.
- Walking routes in the Nantlle Valley with OS map links.
- Bus timetable page for the A487 corridor.
Sources
- officialVisit Gwynedd
- secondaryWikivoyage: Talysarn, revision 4936413 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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