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Things to see in Barmouth (United Kingdom): 81 places and when to go
Barmouth is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 81 places in and around it, mainly Nature (69), Mountains (65), History (4). The best known are Cadair Idris, Castell y Bere and Rhinog Fach. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.7202, -4.0514
- Places
- 81 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (69) · Mountains (65) · History (4) · Temples (4) · Wildlife (3) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 138 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cadair Idris, at 893 m.
What to see in Barmouth
The places in and around Barmouth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cadair IdrisMountain in Wales9.9 km
- Castell y BereCastle in Gwynedd, Wales8.8 km
- Rhinog FachMountain (712m) in Gwynedd12 km
- Rhinog FawrMountain (720m) in Gwynedd14 km
- Y LlethrMountain (756m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Barmouth BridgeRailway bridge across the Mawddach estuary762 m
- Broad WaterLagoon near Tywyn, north Wales13 km
- Craig Cwm AmarchMountain (791.9m) in Gwynedd10 km
- CyfrwyMountain (811m) in Gwynedd9.1 km
- Cymer AbbeyGrade I listed ruins in Wales11 km
- DiffwysMountain (750.4m) near Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales, UK9.1 km
- Mynydd MoelMountain (863m) in Gwynedd11 km
- Tarren y GesailMountain (667m) in Gwynedd14 km
- TarrenhendreMountain (634m) in Gwynedd13 km
- Y GamalltHill (288m) in Gwynedd10 km
- Gau GraigHill (683.7m) in Gwynedd, Wales13 km
- Graig GochHill (586m) in Gwynedd12 km
- MoelfreHill (589m) in Gwynedd9.1 km
- Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church, DolgellauChurch in Dolgellau, Wales11 km
- St Mary and St Bodfan Church, LlanaberChurch in Llanaber, Gwynedd, Wales2.9 km
- Tyrrau MawrMountain (661m) in Gwynedd6.5 km
- Crib-y-rhiwHill (681.2m) in Gwynedd10 km
- Diffwys West TopHill (643.1m) in Gwynedd, Wales, UK7.9 km
- Morfa DyffrynSite of Special Scientific Interest in Wales10 km
And the other 57, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Braich Ddu, Bryn Brith, Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve, Craig Lwyd, Craig y Castell, Craig y Ganllwyd, Esgair Berfa, Foel Cae'rberllan, Foel Cynwch, Foel Ddu, Foel Offrwm, Mynydd Braich-goch, Mynydd Cwmeiddew, Mynydd Egryn, Mynydd Gwerngraig, Mynydd Pencoed, [Mynydd Rhyd-galed [Tarrenhendre East Top]](/paises/europa/reino-unido/mynydd-rhyd-galed-east-top/), Pared y Cefn-hir (hill), Pen Trum-gŵr, Tal y Garreg, Twr Glas, Bryn y Gregennen, Bryngwyn, Bryniau Glo, Cader Idris National Nature reserve, Carreg-y-Saeth, Cefn yr Owen, Clogau, Coed y Gribin, Craig Aberserw, Craig y Dinas, Craigymerwydd, Dol Gledr, Farchynys, Fegla Fawr, Ffridd Goetre-isaf, Ffridd Gorllwyn, Foel Faner, Foel Llanfendigaid, Foel Pandy, Foel Tŷ'r-gawen, Mynydd Cwm-mynach, Mynydd Egryn South Top, Mynydd Glan-llyn-y-forwyn, Mynydd Tan-y-coed, Pen Coed-y-gof, Pen Llynnau Cregennen, Pen Rhiwerfa, Pen y Bwlch-coch, Rhinog National Nature Reserve, Trawsfynydd
- Temples: Capel Salem, Llanbedr, St David's Church, Barmouth
- History: Llecheiddior Stone Circle
- Food and drink: Myrddins Brewery & Distillery Ltd
- Hiking: Penrhos Isaf, Wales Coast Path (Meirionnydd)
When to go to Barmouth
The best time to visit Barmouth is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:54
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:32
- JunBest time16:36
- JulBest time16:09
- AugBest time14:30
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:23
- DecPossible7:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24. In June, 81 of the 81 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Barmouth
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 138 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Barmouth?
The best known: Cadair Idris, Castell y Bere, Rhinog Fach, Rhinog Fawr, Y Llethr. In all, 81 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Barmouth?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 24.
How do you get to Barmouth?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 138 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Barmouth as the destination and these 81 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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