| Coordinates: | 52.694, -4.047 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 61 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01341 (Barmouth) |
Friog is a small coastal hamlet in Gwynedd, Wales, sitting on the narrow shelf of coastline that looks out over Cardigan Bay. The settlement is best known for its dramatic cliffs and the sweeping coastal views towards Barmouth; the coastline here is part of the characterful stretch served by the Cambrian Coast, with nearby beaches, seals and seabirds often visible from the road and footpaths.
Life in Friog is quietly rural and seasonal, with a local economy shaped by farming, holiday cottages and walkers using the coastal routes; there’s also a strong Welsh-language presence typical of the region. Historically the precarious cliffline has influenced transport and local life - landslips and coastal erosion have periodically affected the railway and road, so the place has a sense of being tucked into a wild, changeable seascape not far from the hills of Snowdonia National Park.
Postcode districts covering Friog
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 19.9 miles32 km
Neighbouring places
- Fairbourne Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Arthog a Llangelynnin Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Llwyngwril Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barmouth Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Arthog Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Abermaw Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llangelynin Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bro Dysynni Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Llanegryn Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Llanfihangel-y-Pennant Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Bryn-crug Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Bryncrug Built-up area 5.9 miles9.5 km
Example postcodes in Friog
LL38 2SX, LL38 2NQ, LL38 2RQ, LL38 2SQ, LL38 2SZ, LL38 2RZ, LL38 2HQ, LL38 2SJ, LL38 2RX … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 66.6 miles107.1 km
- Manchester Airport 86.6 miles139.4 km
- Fairbourne 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Morfa Mawddach 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Friog Ad
- Bae Abermaw Hotel 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Tilman 5 1.9 miles3 km
- Allibella Shepherds Hut, Amazing Seaview, Private Garden, Pet Friendly 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Tyr Graig Castle 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Penmaenuchaf Hotel 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Tynycornel Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Min Y Mor Hotel 2.3 miles3.7 km
- George Iii Hotel 6 miles9.7 km
- Peniarth Arms Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Tal Y Don Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
Local points of interest
- Talybont Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 19 miles30.6 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 19.2 miles30.9 km