| 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 mile
- Harlech a Llanbedr Ward 1.9 miles
- Llanbedr Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Talsarnau Parish 4.3 miles
- Morfa Bychan Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Dyffryn Ardudwy Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Porthmadog Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Gorllewin Porthmadog Ward 4.9 miles
- Dwyrain Porthmadog Ward 5.2 miles
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 5.3 miles
- Tal-y-bont Built-up area 5.6 miles
- Tremadog Built-up area 5.9 miles
Example postcodes in Harlech
LL46 2YE, LL46 2UE, LL46 2SG, LL46 2ST, LL46 2YD, LL46 2UL, LL46 2US, LL46 2YB, LL46 2RA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 61.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 83.5 miles
- Harlech Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Llandanwg Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Harlech Ad
- Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth 4 3.9 miles
- Victoria Inn 4 2.5 miles
- The Golden Fleece Inn 4 5.9 miles
- Travelodge Porthmadog 3 5.3 miles
- Premier Inn Porthmadog 3 4.7 miles
- Royal Sportsman Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- Queens Rooms 5.3 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 6.8 miles
- The Grapes Hotel 8 miles
- Aberdunant Hall, Snowdonia 4 6.8 miles
Schools in Harlech
- Ysgol Ardudwy Secondary
- Ysgol Tanycastell Primary
Local points of interest
- Porthmadog Stadium 5.2 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 6.6 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 9.9 miles
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 13.7 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 16.2 miles
- Talybont Estate 16.8 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 18.3 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 18.9 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 19.4 miles