| Coordinates: | 52.856, -4.109 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 58 30 |
| Population: | 1,762 |
| Dialling code: | 01766 (Porthmadog) |
Harlech is a small coastal town in Gwynedd, Wales, set beneath the dramatic silhouette of Harlech Castle, which crowns a stony crag overlooking Cardigan Bay. The town enjoys a long sandy beach and is a handy gateway to Snowdonia and the Wales Coast Path, so it’s popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anyone after big skies and sea views.
Built by Edward I in the late 13th century and now part of a UNESCO World Heritage grouping, the castle gives the town a strong historic identity - it’s also tied to the famous tune often called “Men of Harlech”. Today Harlech has a largely tourism-driven economy, a lively local community with many Welsh speakers, and a mix of shops, cafés and holiday accommodation that reflect both traditional culture and seasonal pressures from second homes and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Harlech
Neighbouring places
- Llanfair Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Harlech a Llanbedr Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Llanbedr Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Talsarnau Parish 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Morfa Bychan Built-up area 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Dyffryn Ardudwy Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Porthmadog Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Gorllewin Porthmadog Ward 4.9 miles8 km
- Dwyrain Porthmadog Ward 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Tal-y-bont Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
- Tremadog Built-up area 5.9 miles9.6 km
Example postcodes in Harlech
LL46 2UG, LL46 2YT, LL46 2UF, LL46 2YR, LL46 2YL, LL46 2YA, LL46 2UB, LL46 2PS, LL46 2SG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 61.8 miles99.4 km
- Manchester Airport 83.5 miles134.4 km
- Harlech Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Llandanwg Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Harlech Ad
- Maes Y Neuadd 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Ty Mawr Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Y Branwen - Adult Only and Dog Friendly 4 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Hafan Artro 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aberdunant Hall 4 6.9 miles11 km
- Bron Eifion Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Allibella Shepherds Hut, Amazing Seaview, Private Garden, Pet Friendly 8 miles12.9 km
- Caerwylan Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Bae Abermaw Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Harlech
- Ysgol Ardudwy Secondary
- Ysgol Tanycastell Primary
Local points of interest
- Porthmadog Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 9.9 miles16 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 13.7 miles22 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Talybont Estate 16.8 miles27 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 19.4 miles31.3 km