Dolgellau
| Dolgellau | |
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Eldon Square, Dolgellau | |
Dolgellau Location within Gwynedd | |
| Population | 2,688 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | [SH728178 SH728178] |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DOLGELLAU |
| Postcode district | LL40 |
| Dialling code | 01341 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
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Dolgellau (pronounced Dol-gell-eye or Dol-gel-ee) is a small town and community in Gwynedd, a county of Wales. It is the county town of the historic county of Merionethshire. In 2011, it had a population of 2,688.
The area is famous for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings and attractions. It is very popular with hikers, horse riders, white-water rafters and climbing.
Since 1992, the town has held Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau (English: Big Session Dolgellau), an annual world music festival. It originally started as a small event and would be held in the streets of the town centre but has since grown too big and is now held in the town's outskirts.
Twin town
Dolgellau has one twin town. It is twinned with:
Gallery
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Cymer Abbey
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St Mary's Church, Dolgellau
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A view over Dolgellau