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Barmouth

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Barmouth is a seaside town laying under steep cliffs (see photo 1) about seven miles west of Dolgellau. We go there for its enormous sandy golden beaches.

Click here for a map of Barmouth. See this site's map page for details on printing the map.

On the map:

• (King) Edwards Street becomes the A496 for Harlech.
• Church Street becomes the A496 which joins the A470 at Llanelltyd.

Tourist Information

The Tourist Information Centre is on Station Road (phone: 01341 280787). Click here for more information on Barmouth.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Parking

There are large car parks and some road parking along "The Promenade" which is the loop road along the sea front which connects Beach Road to Church Street.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Beaches

Barmouth has very extensive sandy beaches. The Promenade with its parking (see above) is the most convenient place to go.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Shops and Eating

Most of the shops are:

• along High Street
• along Church Street
• along the short stretch of road from the railway crossing on Beach Road to High Street.

There is a supermarket off Station Road.

Cafes are spread throughout the shopping area. We often eat in the "National Milk Bar" on the short stretch of road from the railway crossing on Beach Road to High Street. There is also a group of cafes and restaurants at the end of "The Promenade" nearest the rail bridge. We go to the "Isis" here.

Information last reviewed: 23rd/9/06.

Toilets

The public toilets are by the railway line at the junction of Beach Road and Marine Parade. The toilets are basic.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Disclaimer: This site is based on the author's experiences with his own children and therefore the advice may not be applicable to other children. The comments provided are the author's own opinions and should be treated as such. The author does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss or injury resulting from the use of this site.