Machroes is a very small settlement in Gwynedd, Wales. Public information on it is limited, but it sits within the rural, often hilly landscapes typical of this part of north‑west Wales and feels more like a hamlet than a village.
Like many tiny communities in the area, it is likely to have historic ties to farming and local industries such as quarrying, a strong Welsh‑language presence and a close‑knit social life centred on local events and community spaces. Its location also means residents and visitors are within easy reach of the dramatic scenery of Snowdonia and the coast, so tourism and outdoor recreation help shape the local economy and character.
Postcode districts covering Machroes
Neighbouring places
- Abersoch Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Abersoch gyda Llanengan Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Llanengan Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Mynytho Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Llanbedrog Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Botwnnog Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Buan Parish 6.2 miles10 km
- De Pwllheli Ward 6.2 miles10 km
- Pwllheli Built-up area 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Efailnewydd a Buan Ward 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Gogledd Pwllheli Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
Example postcodes in Machroes
LL53 7DF, LL53 7EU, LL53 7BS, LL53 7DH, LL53 7BT, LL53 7BP, LL53 7BW, LL53 7BN
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 77.7 miles125.1 km
- Manchester Airport 99.9 miles160.9 km
- Pwllheli Railway Station 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Abererch Railway Station 8.3 miles13.3 km
Hotels near Machroes Ad
- Bryn Noddfa 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Ship Hotel 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Gwesty Ty Newydd 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Gwesty Nanhoron Arms Hotel 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Victoria Hotel 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Woodlands Hall Hotel 8.5 miles13.6 km
Local points of interest
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Traeth Penllech Beach 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Whistling Sands Beach 9.3 miles15 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 18.2 miles29.2 km