A496 road
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The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia.
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A496 | |
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Route information | |
Length | 32.8 mi (52.8 km) |
Major junctions | |
North end | Blaenau Ffestiniog 52.9956°N 3.9420°W / 52.9956; -3.9420 (A496 road (northern end)) |
Major intersections | A470 A487 |
South end | Llanelltyd 52.7570°N 3.9044°W / 52.7570; -3.9044 (A496 road (southern end)) |
Location | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Constituent country | Wales |
Road network | |
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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.