Abermaw is a coastal ward in Gwynedd, Wales, sitting at the mouth of the Afon Mawddach as it opens into Cardigan Bay. The area centres on the resort town of Barmouth, with a long sandy beach, historic harbour and the iconic timber-and-iron railway viaduct that crosses the estuary; the Cambrian Coast Line provides a scenic rail link to the region.
Locally the economy is strongly shaped by tourism and outdoor recreation - walkers, cyclists and watersports enthusiasts are drawn by the estuary scenery and the Mawddach Trail - while Victorian heritage, a working harbour past and a bilingual community give the ward a distinct cultural character, with Snowdonia and nearby market towns like Dolgellau within easy reach.
Postcode districts covering Abermaw
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 22.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barmouth Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Arthog Parish 2.3 miles
- Fairbourne Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Friog Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Tal-y-bont Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Arthog a Llangelynnin Ward 4 miles
- Dyffryn Ardudwy Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Llwyngwril Built-up area 4.9 miles
- Llanelltyd Parish 4.9 miles
- Gogledd Dolgellau Ward 6.4 miles
- Dolgellau Built-up area 6.4 miles
- De Dolgellau Ward 6.5 miles
Example postcodes in Abermaw
LL42 1LR, LL42 1LP, LL42 1DX, LL42 1PA, LL42 1YA, LL42 1BY, LL42 1RL, LL42 1EF, LL42 1BW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 64.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 84.8 miles
- Barmouth Junction 1.1 miles
- Llanaber Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels in Abermaw Ad
- Bae Abermaw Hotel
- The Tilman 5
- Allibella Shepherds Hut, Amazing Seaview, Private Garden, Pet Friendly
- Tyr Graig Castle 4
- Min Y Mor Hotel
- Tal Y Don Hotel
Schools in Abermaw
- Ysgol y Traeth Primary
Local points of interest
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 6 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 7.5 miles
- Talybont Estate 8.5 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 10.7 miles
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 14 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 14 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 15 miles