What are the highest roads in Wales?

Famed for its strikingly rugged landscape, Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Dominated by the Cambrians, central and north, and by the Brecon Beacons of the south, Wales is a mountainous country on the western side of Great Britain. It is bordered by England to its east, the Irish Sea to its north and west, and the Bristol Channel to its south. It has a varied geography with strong contrasts.

Highest roads of Wales

Highest roads in Wales

Mountain road Elevation County Between
Marchlyn Mawr Dam 643m (2,109ft) Caernarfonshire Deiniolen and Marchlyn Mawr
Ffynnon Llugwy 554m (1,817ft) Caernarfonshire A5 and Ffynnon Llugwy
Bwlch yr Efengyl 551m (1,807ft) Brecknockshire Hay-on-Wye and Capel y Ffin
Bwlch y Groes 545m (1,788ft) Merionethshire Llanuwchllyn and Dinas Mawddwy
Bwlch y Cloddiau 533m (1,748ft) Montgomeryshire Llangurig and Afon Diliw

 

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