| Coordinates: | 52.782, -3.802 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 78 21 |
The small rural community of Brithdir and Llanfachreth sits in south Gwynedd in north‑west Wales, a few miles south of Dolgellau, tucked into broad valleys and rolling farmland at the foot of the Cadair Idris range and within easy reach of the Mawddach estuary. The landscape of mixed pasture, woodland and hillground makes it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anyone looking for quiet countryside scenery.
Historically part of Merionethshire, the settlements retain a strong Welsh cultural identity, reflected in local chapels, vernacular stone cottages and a community centred on a village hall and occasional events. The economy is largely agricultural with a growing contribution from holiday lets and rural services, while the historic lanes and buildings hint at centuries of farming life in this peaceful corner of north‑west Wales.
Postcode districts covering Brithdir and Llanfachreth
Neighbouring places
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd Ward 2.4 miles
- Ganllwyd Parish 4.1 miles
- Dolgellau Built-up area 4.4 miles
- De Dolgellau Ward 4.4 miles
- Gogledd Dolgellau Ward 4.5 miles
- Llanelltyd Parish 5.5 miles
- Llanuwchllyn Parish 6.2 miles
- Mawddwy Parish 6.9 miles
- Corris a Mawddwy Ward 7.1 miles
- Arthog Parish 9.3 miles
- Trawsfynydd Built-up area 9.7 miles
- Corris Parish 9.9 miles
Example postcodes in Brithdir and Llanfachreth
LL40 2BL, LL40 2DY, LL40 2AE, LL40 2BD, LL40 2RR, LL40 2DP, LL40 2AU, LL40 2DT, LL40 2BH … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 54.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 74.7 miles
- Morfa Mawddach 10.9 miles
- Barmouth Junction 11.4 miles
Hotels near Brithdir and Llanfachreth Ad
- Royal Ship 3 4.4 miles
- Gwesty Minffordd Hotel 7.1 miles
- Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel 3 5.8 miles
- Penmaenuchaf Hotel 4 5.8 miles
Schools in Brithdir and Llanfachreth
- Aran Hall Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 3.9 miles
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 7.2 miles
- Maes Tegid Stadium 12.3 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 16.1 miles
- Talybont Estate 16.2 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 16.8 miles
- Berwyn Mountains 17.8 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 18.2 miles