Aberdaron sits at the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales, where a rugged coastline of sea cliffs, sandy coves and sheltered bays meets the Irish Sea. It is the mainland gateway to Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli), famed for its seabird colonies, grey seals and pilgrim heritage, and the village lies within the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Wales Coast Path passing close by.
Historically centred on fishing and smallholdings, Aberdaron still retains a working harbour and the medieval St Hywyn's church, a focus for the island pilgrimage route. Today tourism - boat trips to Bardsey Island, holiday accommodation, pubs and small independent businesses - underpins the local economy, while a strong Welsh-speaking community and active conservation efforts shape village life.
Postcode districts covering Aberdaron
Neighbouring places
- Pen draw Llŷn Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Botwnnog Parish 5 miles8 km
- Tudweiliog Parish 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Llanengan Parish 7.5 miles12 km
- Abersoch gyda Llanengan Ward 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog Ward 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Abersoch Built-up area 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Machroes Built-up area 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Mynytho Built-up area 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho Ward 8.7 miles14 km
- Llanbedrog Built-up area 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Buan Parish 9.8 miles15.8 km
Example postcodes in Aberdaron
LL53 8HW, LL53 8BE, LL53 8AP, LL53 8LW, LL53 8AE, LL53 8BU, LL53 8BL, LL53 8HH, LL53 8LP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 85.1 miles137 km
- Pwllheli Railway Station 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Abererch Railway Station 15.1 miles24.3 km
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Schools in Aberdaron
- Ysgol Crud-Y-Werin Primary
Local points of interest
- Whistling Sands Beach 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 3.7 miles6 km
- Traeth Penllech Beach 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 18 miles28.9 km