Welcome to Dolgarrog
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dolgarrog is a village and community in Conwy County Borough, in Wales, situated between Llanrwst and Conwy, very close to the Conwy River. The village is well known for its industrial history since the 18th century and the Eigiau dam disaster, which occurred in 1925. The population was 414 at the 2001 Census, increasing to 446 at the 2011 Census. The community extends up to, and includes part of, Llyn Cowlyd in the Carneddau. The village is served by Dolgarrog railway station, a halt on the other side of the river Conwy, although the bridge allowing access to the station is slated for closure.Surf Snowdonia, the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, is located in Dolgarrog on the site of the old aluminium factory. Across the valley is the crag of Cadair Ifan Goch.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,540 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
429 (2021) |
Density |
28 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.3 |
Ward |
Trefriw |
District |
Conwy |
Postcodes |
LL32 |
ONS ID |
W04000115 |
Council
Contact details for Dolgarrog Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dolgarrog Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dolgarrog Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dolgarrog Parish.
Local News
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North Wales railway washout fixed within four days
Published: 19th Apr 2024
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North Wales railway set to reopen after flooding left tracks hanging in mid air - RailAdvent
Published: 10th Apr 2024
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Conwy Valley Line set to reopen soon after flood damage
Published: 10th Apr 2024