| Coordinates: | 53.108, -3.894 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 73 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01690 (Betws-y-Coed) |
The village and parish of Capel Curig sits in the heart of Snowdonia within the county borough of Conwy, surrounded by the steep ridges of the Glyderau and Carneddau ranges. The nearby River Llugwy threads through the valley and the locality is noted for its high rainfall and easy access to classic climbs and mountain walks, making it a focal point for outdoor pursuits.
Locally there is a small, resilient community whose economy leans heavily on outdoor tourism, hill farming and guest accommodation; the national mountain training centre at Plas y Brenin gives the village a particular importance for mountaineering and guiding. The name derives from a medieval chapel dedicated to St Curig, and the place retains strong links to traditional hillcraft alongside a steady stream of walkers and climbers.
Postcode districts covering Capel Curig
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Rhyl 22.4 miles36 km
- Bangor 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Abergele 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Llandudno 14.9 miles24 km
Neighbouring places
- Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Betws-y-Coed Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Dolwyddelan Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Trefriw Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Llanrwst Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Uwch Conwy Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Bro Garmon Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Llanrwst a Llanddoged Ward 5.6 miles9 km
- Dolgarrog Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Llanddoged and Maenan Parish 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Bro Machno Parish 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Caerhun Parish 7.7 miles12.4 km
Example postcodes in Capel Curig
LL24 0DY, LL24 0SR, LL24 0EH, LL24 0DR, LL24 0DT, LL24 0ED, LL24 0EF, LL24 0EL, LL24 0EU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 45.9 miles73.8 km
- Manchester Airport 69.1 miles111.1 km
- Pont-y-pant Station 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Dolwyddelan Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels in Capel Curig Ad
Local points of interest
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 3 miles4.9 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Carneddau Mountains 6.8 miles10.9 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Treborth Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Llanidan House Estate 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 15.4 miles24.9 km