| Coordinates: | 52.744, -3.886 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 72 17 |
| Population: | 2,688 |
| Dialling code: | 01341 (Barmouth) |
Dolgellau is a compact market town in Gwynedd, north‑west Wales, sitting on the banks of the River Wnion just inland from the Mawddach Estuary and at the southern edge of Snowdonia. Its narrow streets and Georgian facades give a pleasant historic centre, and the town is often described as a gateway to the hills - most notably Cadair Idris - so it attracts walkers, kayakers and cyclists who enjoy the dramatic local scenery.
Historically a centre for wool and slate and once the county town of Merionethshire, the area also has a quirky claim to fame in the nearby Clogau Gold Mine, associated with the region’s rare Welsh gold used in royal jewellery. Today tourism, outdoor‑sports businesses and a lively arts and craft scene are important to the local economy, alongside a strong Welsh language and community culture; nearby visitor draws include the Coed y Brenin mountain‑biking trails and the scenic Mawddach walking routes.
Postcode districts covering Dolgellau
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gogledd Dolgellau Ward 0.2 miles
- De Dolgellau Ward 0.3 miles
- Llanelltyd Parish 2 miles
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd Ward 2.9 miles
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth Parish 4.4 miles
- Ganllwyd Parish 4.4 miles
- Arthog Parish 5 miles
- Abermaw Ward 6.4 miles
- Llanfihangel-y-Pennant Parish 6.7 miles
- Corris a Mawddwy Ward 7.2 miles
- Barmouth Built-up area 7.2 miles
- Arthog a Llangelynnin Ward 7.4 miles
Example postcodes in Dolgellau
LL40 1EF, LL40 1RY, LL40 1ED, LL40 1SH, LL40 1LF, LL40 1HD, LL40 1BB, LL40 1RD, LL40 2SW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 79.1 miles
- Morfa Mawddach 6.6 miles
- Barmouth Junction 7.3 miles
Hotels near Dolgellau Ad
- Royal Ship 3 0.1 miles
- Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- Penmaenuchaf Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- Gwesty Minffordd Hotel 3.9 miles
- Bae Abermaw Hotel 6.8 miles
- The Tilman 5 7.1 miles
- The Sandbanks 7.4 miles
- Tyr Graig Castle 4 7.5 miles
- The Fanny Talbot 5 7.1 miles
- Penty Mochyn 3.5 7.2 miles
Schools in Dolgellau
- Bro Idris All ages
Local points of interest
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 3.2 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 3.7 miles
- Talybont Estate 11.9 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 13.9 miles
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 16.1 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 16.2 miles
- Maes Tegid Stadium 16.7 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 18.7 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 19.1 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 19.6 miles