| Coordinates: | 52.741, -3.886 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 72 17 |
| Population: | 2,688 |
| Dialling code: | 01341 (Barmouth) |
Dolgellau is a compact market town and community in Gwynedd, north‑west Wales, sitting by the winding River Mawddach beneath Cadair Idris on the edge of Snowdonia. Its streets of slate and stone reflect a 19th‑century boom from the wool and slate trades and nearby gold workings, and the town retains a strong sense of its historic role as the county town of Merionethshire and a gateway for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Today Dolgellau balances tourism and local life: independent shops, galleries and a lively community calendar sit alongside outdoor businesses offering hiking, mountain biking and river activities. The town has a proud Welsh‑language tradition and a reputation for cultural events and festivals that draw visitors while keeping a distinctly local, small‑town feel.
Postcode districts covering Dolgellau
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 24.3 miles39.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Gogledd Dolgellau Ward 0 miles0 km
- De Dolgellau Ward 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Dolgellau Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Llanelltyd Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Ganllwyd Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Arthog Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Abermaw Ward 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Llanfihangel-y-Pennant Parish 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Corris a Mawddwy Ward 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Barmouth Built-up area 7.2 miles11.6 km
Example postcodes in Dolgellau
LL40 1BU, LL40 1SA, LL40 2YP, LL40 1LS, LL40 1UF, LL40 1BD, LL40 2AB, LL40 1NS, LL40 1DH … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.4 miles95.6 km
- Manchester Airport 79.2 miles127.5 km
- Morfa Mawddach 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Barmouth Junction 7.2 miles11.6 km
Hotels in Dolgellau Ad
Schools in Dolgellau
- Bro Idris All ages
Local points of interest
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 3 miles4.8 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- Talybont Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Maes Tegid Stadium 16.8 miles27 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 19 miles30.6 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 19.4 miles31.2 km