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 miles
- Botwnnog Parish 5 miles
- Tudweiliog Parish 6.6 miles
- Llanengan Parish 7.5 miles
- Abersoch gyda Llanengan Ward 7.6 miles
- Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog Ward 7.7 miles
- Abersoch Built-up area 8.2 miles
- Machroes Built-up area 8.3 miles
- Mynytho Built-up area 8.3 miles
- Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho Ward 8.7 miles
- Llanbedrog Built-up area 9.5 miles
- Buan Parish 9.8 miles
Example postcodes in Aberdaron
LL53 8DD, LL53 8LR, LL53 8HY, LL53 8LH, LL53 8HT, LL53 8AT, LL53 8HW, LL53 8AE, LL53 8AS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 85.1 miles
- Pwllheli Railway Station 13.2 miles
- Abererch Railway Station 15.1 miles
Schools in Aberdaron
- Ysgol Crud-Y-Werin Primary
Local points of interest
- Whistling Sands Beach 2.2 miles
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 3.7 miles
- Traeth Penllech Beach 5.2 miles
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 7.6 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 18 miles