Map Of North Wales Counties
They are alternatively known as ancient counties.
Map of north wales counties. This map shows cities towns points of interest main roads secondary roads in wales. Showing all towns and cities also counties populations welsh universities rugby clubs football clubs castles railway stations marinas political constituencies. Gogledd cymru is the northernmost region of wales it is bordered by the principal areas of ceredigion powys and the rest of wales to the south england and its counties of shropshire and cheshire to the east and the irish sea to the north and west. Map sponsored by the bryn holcombe hotel colwyn bay conwy.
This is the hub project for the. The welsh hotel on the world wide web. Showing all towns and cities also counties populations welsh universities rugby clubs football clubs castles railway stations marinas political constituencies. Wales is a nation within the united kingdom.
You can see these 22 local government units on the map below. Maps of wales the counties of wales. Comparison map and notes stirnet see table of welsh place names table listing where places are in current post 1974 1996 welsh counties historic counties. The historic counties of wales are sub divisions of wales they were used for various functions for several hundred years but have been largely superseded by contemporary sub national divisions some of which bear some limited similarity to the historic entities in name and extent.
The most recognisable location in north wales is the dramatic yet beautiful snowdonia national park home to mount snowdon which climbs to around 3560ft. In this article we will provide information on the total area the population and some important features of these management units. Interactive map of wales all of wales is here. North wales is the perfect location for a holiday in an unspoilt tranquil area of the country with an unparalleled landscape and stunning scenery.
1974 1996 counties of wales. It is highly mountainous and rural with snowdonia national park known for its mountains waterfalls and trails located. Pre 1974 counties map.