Morfa Bychan is a small coastal village in Gwynedd, Wales, situated just west of Porthmadog. It’s best known for the wide, car‑accessible beach at Black Rock Sands, popular with families, dog‑walkers, campers and wind‑surfers, and for its long views across the estuary and towards the mountains.
Historically a modest fishing and farming community, the village now relies largely on seasonal tourism and holiday parks; there remains a strong Welsh‑speaking presence and a relaxed, local feel. Its proximity to Snowdonia (Eryri) and heritage attractions such as the Ffestiniog Railway in Porthmadog makes it a peaceful base for exploring the region.
Postcode districts covering Morfa Bychan
Most populated places nearby
- Bangor 21.3 miles34.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Gorllewin Porthmadog Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Porthmadog Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Dwyrain Porthmadog Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Tremadog Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Criccieth Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dolbenmaen Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Harlech Built-up area 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Talsarnau Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Harlech a Llanbedr Ward 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Llanfair Built-up area 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Llanfrothen Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
Example postcodes in Morfa Bychan
LL49 9YA, LL49 9YU, LL49 9YF, LL49 9YG, LL49 9YS, LL49 9JA, LL49 9YR, LL49 9UY, LL49 9UU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 61.8 miles99.5 km
- Manchester Airport 84.1 miles135.4 km
- Porthmadog Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Porthmadog Harbour Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Morfa Bychan Ad
- Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bron Eifion Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Aberdunant Hall 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Maes Y Neuadd 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Caerwylan Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Royal Sportsman Hotel 4 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Sygun Fawr Country House 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Y Branwen - Adult Only and Dog Friendly 4 4.4 miles7 km
Local points of interest
- Porthmadog Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 12 miles19.4 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Llanidan House Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Carneddau Mountains 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Treborth Estate 19.9 miles32 km