Elevation sign - Horseshoe Pass, Bwlch yr Oernant, A542, N.Wales.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman
N 53° 01.186 W 003° 12.131
30U E 486437 N 5874488
The giddy hight of 1367ft is reached at the Horseshoe Pass on the A542 between Llangollen and Ruthin.
Waymark Code: WMA6ET
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/23/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member CM-14
Views: 2

This sign is at the summit of the Horseshoe Pass on the A542 in North Wales The elevation is given as 1367 feet, 1367 troedfedd, which converted is 416.7 meters. The sign warns motorists going north that there is 'Gallt hir a throeon am 1½ filltir', long hill and bends ahead for 1½ miles. Going south the warning is 'Gallt hir a throeon am 3 milltir', long hill and bends ahead for 3 miles, and that you are 'Croeso Dyffryn Dyfrdwy', Welcome to the Dee Valley.

Going south the view point is reached, and going north about ½km the Ponderosa Cafe with large parking area and plentiful food and drink.
Location: A542, Horseshoe Pass, N.Wales.

Posted Elevation: 1367ft

GPSR Elevation: not indicated.

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