The coastal community of Barmouth sits at the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary on Cardigan Bay in Gwynedd, Wales. Backed by the hills of Snowdonia National Park, it is known for a long sandy beach, a Victorian promenade and the distinctive wooden railway viaduct that carries the Cambrian Coast Line across the estuary to the village of Fairbourne.
Historically a Victorian seaside resort with maritime trades such as fishing and boat‑building, the local economy is now dominated by tourism, watersports and outdoor recreation; the estuary is popular for birdlife and walking. The town retains a strong community feel and a notable Welsh‑language presence, with lifeboat traditions, seasonal events and the familiar mix of holiday accommodation and year‑round residents.
Postcode districts covering Barmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 22.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Abermaw Ward 0 miles
- 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
Example postcodes in Barmouth
LL42 1YR, LL42 1DD, LL42 1ND, LL42 1PE, LL42 1PD, LL42 1AD, LL42 1PF, LL42 1DU, LL42 1SU … 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 Barmouth 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 Barmouth
- 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