| Coordinates: | 52.861, -4.096 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 58 31 |
| Population: | 1,762 |
| Dialling code: | 01766 (Porthmadog) |
Harlech is a small coastal parish and town in Gwynedd, Wales, perched on a rocky headland above a long sandy beach on the edge of Cardigan Bay and close to the mountains of Snowdonia National Park. Its position gives dramatic sea and mountain views and makes it a popular base for walkers, birdwatchers and anyone looking to combine coastline and upland scenery.
The place is best known for the imposing 13th‑century Harlech Castle, part of the Castles and Town Walls of King Edward I World Heritage Site, and for its strong Welsh cultural life - the famous tune "Men of Harlech" is traditionally linked to the town. The local economy leans heavily on tourism and hospitality, with a lively community that keeps Welsh language, crafts and seasonal events alive alongside small shops, galleries and accommodation catering for visitors.
Postcode districts covering Harlech
Most populated places nearby
- Bangor 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Harlech Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Harlech a Llanbedr Ward 1.3 miles
- Llanfair Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Llanbedr Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Talsarnau Parish 3.7 miles
- Morfa Bychan Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Porthmadog Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Gorllewin Porthmadog Ward 4.9 miles
- Dyffryn Ardudwy Built-up area 4.9 miles
- Dwyrain Porthmadog Ward 5 miles
- Tremadog Built-up area 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Harlech
LL46 2SW, LL46 2UH, LL46 2UW, LL46 2SG, LL46 2GZ, LL46 2UT, LL46 2YE, LL46 2TS, LL46 2PU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 61.1 miles
- Manchester Airport 82.8 miles
- Harlech Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Llandanwg Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Harlech Ad
- Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth 4 3.5 miles
- Victoria Inn 4 2.8 miles
- The Golden Fleece Inn 4 5.7 miles
- Premier Inn Porthmadog 3 4.5 miles
- Travelodge Porthmadog 3 5.2 miles
- Royal Sportsman Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- The Grapes Hotel 7.4 miles
- Queens Rooms 5.1 miles
- Aberdunant Hall, Snowdonia 4 6.5 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 7 miles
Schools in Harlech
- Ysgol Ardudwy Secondary
- Ysgol Tanycastell Primary
Local points of interest
- Porthmadog Stadium 4.9 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 6.8 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 9.6 miles
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 13.7 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 16.4 miles
- Talybont Estate 17.1 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 18 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 18.8 miles
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 19.2 miles