A496 road

The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia.

A496
The A496 at Barmouth464×240 - 5 3k - jpg
Route information
Length32.8 mi (52.8 km)
Major junctions
North endBlaenau Ffestiniog
52.9956°N 3.9420°W / 52.9956; -3.9420 (A496 road (northern end))
Major intersections A470
A487
South endLlanelltyd
52.7570°N 3.9044°W / 52.7570; -3.9044 (A496 road (southern end))
Location
CountryUnited Kingdom
Constituent countryWales
Road network
  • Roads in the United Kingdom
  • Motorways
  • A and B road zones

The road is 32.8 miles in length, from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llanelltyd, via Harlech. The original northern terminus of the road before A470 re-numbering was Llandudno. The road passes through a diverse landscape, including the mountainous region of Blaenau Ffestiniog, two estuaries, and the Cambrian Coast.

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