Bwlch y Groes

Bwlch y Groes

Bryn Uchaf, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AH

Bwlch y Groes lies on the minor road linking Dinas Mawddwy and Llanuwchllyn, and is one of the highest tarmacked passes in Wales. Location given special mention as a great stargazing location on Snowdonia National Park website.


Bwlch y Groes has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    75%
  • 29/03/24

    13%
  • 30/03/24

    32%
  • 30/03/24

    13%

Weather forecast for Aran Fawddwy (3.2 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.




Events nearby

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th September 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (21.0 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 12th October 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (21.0 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 9th November 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (21.0 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 14th December 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (21.0 miles away)

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  • Newtown Astronomy Society meeting and observing

    Saturday 11th January 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Plas Dolerw, Newtown, SY16 2EH (21.0 miles away)

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  • Cadair View Lodge Log Cabins

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  • Llys Ednowain Hostel

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