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Seaside resort in Gwynedd, Wales
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Harlech is a town in north Wales, the location of a magnificently-situated medieval castle (part of a World Heritage site) and the steepest street in the world, Ffordd Pen Llech.
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One of four world heritage listed castles in Wales. Be aware that road signs direct drivers to the car park at the foot of the rock upon which the castle stands, from which it is a very steep climb. There is however a pay car park next to the entrance to the castle in the town, though this is small and will be busy at peak times. On street parking in the town is free but roads are narrow and spaces limited.
Home of the 18th century author, Ellis Wynne.
The steepest street in the world as of 2019, according to the Guinness World Records. The street has a gradient of 1:2.67, which means the street gains (or loses) one metre of elevation for each 2.67 metres of distance. The street lost the record in April 2020 after the record's measurement criteria were revised.
Slate is mostly surface-quarried, but from 1887 it was mined underground to create these caverns.
is one of Wales's premier golf links
Miles of sandy beach; great for nudists. Half of beach is dog-free.
Indian cuisine. True to its name, many of the mains are cooked in the tandoor oven and marinated with yogurt.
Beware that service can be very slow here
A restaurant well situated near the Castle
Award winning Tea Shop serving over 30 loose-leaf teas (no tea bags) also Rain Forest Alliance Coffees and Segafredo Extra Strong. Open March to October, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Probably the best ice cream made in Harlech
Castle Cottage is composed of two 400-year-old buildings.
Seaside/country B & B set in a tranquil environment with a beautiful garden overlooking the sea, sandy beaches and mountains of Snowdonia.
Self-catering 3 bedroom 4 star bungalow lies in a quiet cul-de-sac off A496 in Southern Snowdonia, has a fine view of the World Heritage Site, off-road parking: close to railway station.
Maelgwyn House
Awel y Mynydd Hotel
Portmeirion
By bus
Bus routes 38 and 39, to Dolgellau - Barmouth - Porthmadog.
By train
Harlech station is on the main Machynlleth to Pwllheli Cambrian Coast line.
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