Gwynedd district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Llanfair

Llanfair is a town in Gwynedd district, Wales, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 191 places to visit — 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Harlech Castle (2 km), Rhinog Fawr (10 km) and Rhinog Fach (11 km).

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Llanfair, Wales
Llanfair, Gwynedd district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Llanfair at a glance

Location
Gwynedd district, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates
52.8441° N, 4.1154° W
Places within 50 km
191 (191 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Llanfair

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Llanfair: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Llanfair

135 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Llanfair. The closest is Rhinog Fawr (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Llanfair

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Llanfair. The closest is Harlech Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Llanfair

40 churches within 100 km of Llanfair. The closest is St Cynhaearn's Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Llanfair

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Llanfair. The closest is Criccieth Castle (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Llanfair

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Llanfair. The closest is Llyn Dinas (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Llanfair

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Llanfair. The closest is Mount Snowdon Waterfalls (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Llanfair

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Llanfair
  2. 2 km Harlech Castle · heritage site, Gwynedd
  3. 10 km Bryn Cader Faner · heritage site, Gwynedd
  4. 8 km Rhinog Fawr · viewpoint, Gwynedd
  5. 3 km Rhinog Fach · viewpoint, Gwynedd
  6. 2 km Y Llethr · viewpoint, Gwynedd
  7. 12 km Back to Llanfair

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From travellers near Llanfair

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How to reach Llanfair

    All places near Llanfair by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Llanfair by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints106135Rhinog Fawr (10 km)
    Forts & heritage2748Harlech Castle (2 km)
    Churches1440St Cynhaearn's Church (13 km)
    Beaches & coast1422Criccieth Castle (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1116Llyn Dinas (26 km)
    Waterfalls811Mount Snowdon Waterfalls (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve (15 km)
    Museums36Welsh Slate Museum (38 km)
    Treks13Llŷn Coastal Path (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Church Island (53 km)
    Other attractions02Plas Newydd (51 km)
    Parks11Borth Animalarium (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberystwyth Masjid (60 km)

    Llanfair: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Llanfair?

    Harlech Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Rhinog Fawr (viewpoint, about 10 km), Rhinog Fach (viewpoint, about 11 km), Bryn Cader Faner (heritage site, about 12 km), Y Llethr (viewpoint, about 12 km), Moel Ysgyfarnogod (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Llanfair?

    191 places on Spotwander: 106 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 14 beaches & coast, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Llanfair?

    Rhinog Fawr, about 10 km by road; Rhinog Fach (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Llanfair?

    Harlech Castle, about 2 km by road; Bryn Cader Faner (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Llanfair?

    St Cynhaearn's Church, about 13 km by road; Capel Salem (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Llanfair?

    Start in Llanfair, visit Harlech Castle, then Bryn Cader Faner, then Rhinog Fawr, then Rhinog Fach, then Y Llethr, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Llanfair?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Llanfair

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Llanfair’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Llanfair on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.