Harlech lies on a beautiful stretch of the Cambrian Coast in Southern
Snowdonia, North Wales. Perched on an outcrop overlooking Tremadog
Bay at the northern end of Cardigan Bay, the tiny town is dominated
by its majestic castle.
One of Edward
I's 'Iron Ring' of fortresses, Harlech Castle's commanding battlements
appear to grow out of the 200ft crag on which it sits. Before
the sea receded it was well-protected on its coastal side, and
withstood famous sieges throughout the years.
Like
the castles of Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Conwy, Harlech Castle
is now a World Heritage Site, and its dramatic cliff-top location
overlooking sweeping sandy dunes adds to its appeal. There are
breathtaking panoramic views from the castle's ramparts, with
the Lleyn Peninsula and the Snowdon and Cadair Idris range visible
on a clear day.
You can walk
along the battlements, and the gatehouse houses an exhibition
chronicling the castle's turbulent history. There is also a championship
golf club at Harlech, and although the town is small, there are
plenty of craft shops, tearooms and restaurants within the narrow
streets of the town. The coastline is well worth exploring, with
glorious beaches running for miles along the coast. Below Harlech,
Ardudwy Beach (some of which is naturist) stretches south to the
picturesque and popular seaside resort of Barmouth.
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