| Coordinates: | 52.554, -4.022 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SN 63 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01654 (Machynlleth) |
Aberdovey sits where the River Dyfi meets Cardigan Bay on the southern edge of Snowdonia in Gwynedd, Wales. The village is centred on a small harbour and long sandy beach, with the Cambrian Coast Line providing a scenic rail link and the surrounding estuary and dunes offering notable birdlife and coastal walks.
Historically a modest coastal port with fishing and coastal trade, Aberdovey today relies heavily on tourism - sailing, surfing and a well‑regarded links course at Aberdovey Golf Club draw visitors - and retains a strong local Welsh cultural presence. Its mix of holiday homes, active community life and easy access to both the sea and the hills gives the parish a popular reputation as a relaxed seaside gateway to the mountains.
Postcode districts covering Aberdovey
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 10.4 miles16.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberdovey Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Gorllewin Tywyn Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Aberdyfi Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Llangynfelyn Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Tywyn Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Morfa Tywyn Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Ysgubor-y-coed Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bryncrug Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Ceulan a Maesmawr Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Bryn-crug Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Borth Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Tal-y-bont Built-up area 5 miles8 km
Example postcodes in Aberdovey
LL35 0HP, LL35 0HB, LL35 0SN, LL35 0PE, LL35 0TA, LL35 0SD, LL35 0HD, LL35 0HN, LL35 0ER … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 72.7 miles116.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 85 miles136.8 km
- Penhelig Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Aberdovey Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels in Aberdovey Ad
Local points of interest
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 1.8 miles3 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Talybont Estate 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 9.8 miles15.8 km
- National Library of Wales Library 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 10 miles16.1 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 11.1 miles17.9 km