Harlech, Medieval town in Gwynedd, Wales
Harlech stands on cliffs within Snowdonia National Park, with views extending across Tremadog Bay and the surrounding mountainous landscape.
The massive stone castle, constructed by Edward I in 1283, became a stronghold for Owain Glyndŵr during the Welsh Revolt in 1404.
The town maintains strong Welsh language traditions, with over half of its 1,263 residents speaking Welsh as their primary means of communication.
Visitors can reach Harlech through the Cambrian Coast Line railway, which connects the town to Pwllheli and Machynlleth with regular services.
Ffordd Pen Llech, a road near the castle, holds recognition as one of the steepest public streets in the United Kingdom.
Location: Gwynedd
Inception: 1283
Website: http://harlech.com
GPS coordinates: 52.86044,-4.10549
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:10
Harlech Castle
252 m
Coleg Harlech
714 m
Parish Church of St Tanwg
3.4 km
Ardudwy Uwch Artro
59 m
Morfa Harlech
2.5 km
Moel Goedog Camp
3.2 km
Foel Senigl
1.5 km
Theatr Ardudwy
712 m
St Michael's Church
4.3 km
St Mary's Church
2.3 km
Harlech Castle
251 m
Ogof Foel
3.3 km
Y Lasynys Fawr
2 km
Harlech Library
349 m
Parish Church of St Tanwg
310 m
Spar
324 m
The Two Kings
261 m
Harlech Pottery including Forecourt Walls and Railings
386 m
The Plas
312 m
Afon y Glyn footbridge
4.4 km
Glyn Cywarch
3.9 km
Jerusalem Welsh Independent Chapel
99 m
Gateway, Forecourt and Screen Walls at Coleg Harlech
699 m
Seion Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
262 m
Moreia Chapel
353 m
Tabernacl Welsh Baptist Chapel
351 m
Gateposts and gates at Gefail y Cwm
4.2 km
Lychgate at the Church of St Tanwg
3.4 kmReviews
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