Barmouth sits on the west coast of Gwynedd in Wales, where the wide River Mawddach meets Cardigan Bay. The town’s long sandy beach and the views across the Mawddach estuary to the Cambrian Mountains make it a popular base for walkers and beachgoers, and it is often described as a gateway to Snowdonia National Park.
Historically a busy little port and Victorian seaside resort, Barmouth still lives off tourism, watersports, fishing and the seasonal trade in holiday accommodation. The timber viaduct known as Barmouth Bridge and the coastal promenade are local landmarks, while the converted railway route of the Mawddach Trail, an active RNLI lifeboat station and a strong presence of Welsh language and community events give the town a distinctive maritime and cultural character.
Postcode districts covering Barmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Abermaw Ward 0.9 miles
- Fairbourne Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Friog Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Arthog Parish 2.7 miles
- Tal-y-bont Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Arthog a Llangelynnin Ward 3.7 miles
- Llwyngwril Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Dyffryn Ardudwy Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Llanelltyd Parish 5.8 miles
- Llangelynin Parish 5.9 miles
- Llanbedr Built-up area 6.7 miles
- Bro Dysynni Ward 6.8 miles
Example postcodes in Barmouth
LL42 1HB, LL42 1LZ, LL42 1NF, LL42 1DQ, LL42 1BH, LL42 1PW, LL42 1HL, LL42 1BD, LL42 1YY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 65.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 85.7 miles
- Barmouth Junction 0.4 miles
- Llanaber Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels in Barmouth Ad
Schools in Barmouth
- Ysgol y Traeth Primary
Local points of interest
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 6.5 miles
- Talybont Estate 7.9 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 8.4 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 10.1 miles
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 14.3 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 15 miles