| Coordinates: | 52.874, -4.075 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 60 32 |
| Dialling code: | 01766 (Porthmadog) |
The ward, centred on Harlech and Llanbedr in Gwynedd, Wales, straddles a dramatic junction of sea and mountain: long sandy beaches and dunes on Cardigan Bay give way inland to the foothills of Snowdonia, making it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and coastal holidaymakers. The built heritage is dominated by the 13th‑century Harlech Castle, a striking landmark and part of the medieval Edwardian fortifications that draw many visitors. Locally the economy leans on tourism, small-scale farming and village services, while the former airfield at Llanbedr has been used for aerospace and training activities in recent years. Socially the communities are strongly Welsh‑speaking with a lively calendar of local events and a seasonal rhythm as holiday traffic boosts the otherwise quiet, close‑knit rural life.
Postcode districts covering Harlech a Llanbedr
Most populated places nearby
- Bangor 24.1 miles38.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Harlech Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Talsarnau Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Llanfair Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Llanbedr Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Porthmadog Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Dwyrain Porthmadog Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Morfa Bychan Built-up area 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Gorllewin Porthmadog Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Tremadog Built-up area 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Llanfrothen Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Dyffryn Ardudwy Built-up area 5.9 miles9.4 km
Example postcodes in Harlech a Llanbedr
LL45 2LY, LL45 2NY, LL47 6YA, LL46 2RD, LL47 6YB, LL46 2SN, LL46 2TP, LL47 6YP, LL47 6YN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.9 miles96.4 km
- Manchester Airport 81.7 miles131.4 km
- Tygwyn Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Harlech Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels in Harlech a Llanbedr Ad
- Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth 4
- Maes Y Neuadd
- Ty Mawr Hotel 3
- Hafan Artro
- Y Branwen - Adult Only and Dog Friendly 4
- Royal Sportsman Hotel 4
Schools in Harlech a Llanbedr
- Ysgol Ardudwy Secondary
- Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedr Primary
- Ysgol Talsarnau Primary
- Ysgol Tanycastell Primary
Local points of interest
- Porthmadog Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 16.7 miles26.8 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Talybont Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Maes Tegid Stadium 19.9 miles32 km