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 The A496 at Barmouth | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 32.8 mi (52.8 km) |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Blaenau Ffestiniog 52°59′44″N 3°56′31″W / 52.9956°N 3.9420°W |
 A470 A487 | |
| South end | Llanelltyd 52°45′25″N 3°54′16″W / 52.7570°N 3.9044°W |
| Location | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Road network | |
The A496 is a major coastal and mountainous road in southern Snowdonia.
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.