Towns & cities · North Wales
Abersoch
Abersoch — village in the community of Llanengan in Gwynedd, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pwllheli · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Abersoch is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,602 people. Address: LL53. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the community of Llanengan in Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 52.8239°, -4.5066°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Abersoch (Welsh pronunciation: [abɛrˈsoːχ] ) is a village in the community of Llanengan in Gwynedd, Wales. It is a coastal seaside resort, with around 2,600 residents, on the east-facing south coast of the Llŷn Peninsula at the southern terminus of the A499. It is about 7 miles (11 km) south-west of Pwllheli and 27 miles (43 km) south-west of the county town of Caernarfon.
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Background
Visiting
Built upon the fishing trade, Abersoch was once a small village which grew exponentially after the 1950s with the rise of tourism. The fishing port which was guided by the Abersoch Fishermen's Society (which was replaced with the active Pysgotwyr Llŷn Fishermen's Association) is still being used for fishing, however it is no longer the village's major source of income. It is now a tourist centre specialising in dinghy sailing and other watersports such as windsurfing and jet-skiing. Nearby Porth Neigwl is also popular for surfing; it can hold large swells in the winter which can reach 1.5 m; however, the prevailing south-westerly winds can affect quality. The village had a lifeboat station…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8239, -4.5066
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanengan
- Postcode
- LL53
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Population
- 2,602
- Nearest railway station
- Pwllheli — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q319710 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abersoch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Harbwr Abersoch 632038.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Village Hall Cinema
Theatres · 0.0 km
Haulfryn Squash Court Cinema
Theatres · 0.1 km
Fferm Cae Du
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Landing Place, Abersoch
Marinas · 0.4 km
Castell Abersoch
Literary houses · 0.5 km
Traeth Abersoch Beach
Beaches · 0.5 km
Rhandir Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
St Tudwal's Road
Marinas · 1.1 km
Bryn Cethin Bach Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Traeth Abersoch Beach
Beaches · 1.2 km
Pen-y-Gaer, Afon Soch
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Pen-y-gaer
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Abersoch is a village in North Wales with a population of 2,602. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,602
- Constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
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Things to see in Abersoch
70 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Abersoch →
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St Tudwal's Island West
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St Tudwal’s Lighthouse
St Tudwal’s Lighthouse — lighthouse, Grade II listed building in Llanengan, Wales; on the highest point of the island, which is 4.5km approx off shore SE of Abersoch.
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Traeth Abersoch Beach
Traeth Abersoch Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Traeth Abersoch Beach
Traeth Abersoch Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Mountains & hills · North Wales
Mynydd Rhiw
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Bryn Tirion
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Mynydd Penarfynydd
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St Tudwal's Island East
St Tudwal's Island East — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 36 m.
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St Engan's Church
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Church of St Maelrhys
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Church of St Gwyninin
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Church of St Aelrhiw
Church of St Aelrhiw — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
St Cian's Church
St Cian's Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North Wales
Pont Rhyd-goch
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📷 5Windmills · North Wales
Windmill Remains near Bryn Felin
Windmill Remains near Bryn Felin — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Theatres · North Wales
Haulfryn Squash Court Cinema
Haulfryn Squash Court Cinema in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Castell Abersoch
Castell Abersoch — a literary house museum in wales north.
📷 3Beaches · North Wales
Traeth Abersoch Beach
Traeth Abersoch Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Abersoch
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Rhandir Caravan Park
Rhandir Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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Bryn Cethin Bach Caravan Park
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Green Pastures Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · North Wales
Dylan's Restaurant
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abersoch?
- Abersoch is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL53), in the parish of Llanengan.
- What is Abersoch?
- Abersoch — village in the community of Llanengan in Gwynedd, Wales.
- How do I get to Abersoch?
- The nearest railway station is Pwllheli, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL53.
- Is Abersoch free to visit?
- Yes, Abersoch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abersoch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL53. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.