Castell Harlech

No. 2 of 3,435 in Eryri (Snowdonia), No. 2 for history. History, 16.9 km from Beddgelert.

Castell Harlech
Photo: Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 4.0

Harlech Castle, a scheduled monument in Eryri.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentCadw, designated historic assets of Wales (DataMapWales), checked 2026-10-30
Website
cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/harlech-castleOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.86 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Glan y Mor Camping ParkStay, 12 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkCamping
Nantcol Waterfalls CampsiteStay, 21 km from BeddgelertCamping
Tyn-y-pant Camping and CaravaningStay, 24 km from BeddgelertCamping
Woodlands Caravan ParkStay, 17 km from BeddgelertCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Victoria Inn21 km from BeddgelertFood and pubs
The Ship9.9 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Costa9.7 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Hufenfa'r Castell17 km from BeddgelertFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Llanfair Slate Caverns19 km from BeddgelertHistory and heritage
Children's Farm Park & Play Barn19 km from BeddgelertFamily days out
Porthmadog Maritime Museum9.9 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Y Ganolfan Arts Centre9.8 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkArt and galleries