How to find Abercelyn Country House
and self-catering Cottages

Abercelyn is on the A494 Bala to Dolgellau Road, one mile from the centre of Bala. The entrance to Abercelyn is opposite Llanycil Church.

 

Look for the Squirrel!

 

In the Bala to Dolgellau direction pass the sign for Llanycil (drive safely) and turn right opposite the church.

In the Dolgellau to Bala direction, pass the sign for Llanycil (Drive safely) and turn left opposite the church.

 
If towing a boat trailer or self-catering use the entrance before the church (Bala to Dolgellau direction) this is the third of three entrances together - look for the Acorns!
 

By Bus - the Bala to Dolgellau bus-service stops at Llanycil Church just outside Abercelyn. Bus service: Barmouth-Dolgellau-Llanycil-Bala-Wrexham (Arriva 94)    Arriva Cymru: 01495-592 111

One-stop public transport information: Traveline Cymru:  0871 200 22 33     Traveline-Cymru

Bus timetables provided by Gwynedd Council

 

 

Grid Reference: SH 914349 (OS Maps: Outdoor Leisure 18, 23 or Landranger 125)

Latitude: North 52 deg. 54.058 minutes; Longitude: West 3 deg. 36.930 minutes

Other Maps for the Bala area

Google map showing location

Time by road to Abercelyn:

  • London: 4¼ hours (215 miles; 345 km)
  • Hull: 3½ hours (175 miles; 280 km)
  • Birmingham Airport: 2½ hours (110 miles; 190 km)
  • Manchester Airport: 1½ hours (75 miles; 115 km)
  • Liverpool Airport: 1½ hours (65 miles; 105 km)
  • Chester: 1 hour (40 miles; 65 km)
  • Wrexham: ¾ hour (30 miles; 50 km)
  • Holyhead (Anglesey): 1¾ hour (72 miles; 120 km)

The nearest airports are Manchester or Liverpool
The nearest railway stations are Chester or Wrexham
Ireland (Dublin) via Holyhead or Liverpool
From northern Europe use the P&O North Sea Ferry from Zeebrugge or Rotterdam to Hull
Easyjet fly to Liverpool Airport

National Express has a seasonal daily coach service London to Llangollen with connections to other routes, e.g. via Shrewsbury or Birmingham. There is a regular bus service from Llangollen to Bala.

 

Route Planner from the AA
UK Public Transport Planner
Train Planner by Virgin (all of the UK)
Public transport (bus, train, etc.) information: Traveline 0870-608-2608

 

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