Llwyngwril is a seaside town, in Llangelynnin community, 2 miles north of the town of Llangelynnin as well as eleven miles south-west of Dolgellau. It remains in the region of Merionethshire, Wales, although currently administered as part of the unitary authority of Gwynedd. The railway and road run along the coast and also the town is sandwiched in between the hills and also the sea. The population according to the 2011 census was 526, with 56.7% of the population born in England, making it extremely Anglicised. The town of Llwyngwril is positioned to the west of the A493 coastal road between Fairbourne, some three miles to the north and also the village of Llangelynnin, 2 miles to the south, at the mouth of the River Gwril. In this part of Barmouth Bay, the straight shoreline has a northwesterly element, the railway runs close to the shore with the coastal road just inland behind which the hills climb steeply. The town includes a number of houses, a shop, club as well as had a primary school up until a couple of years ago. The town remains in the church of Llangelynnin, which has two churches, both committed to Saint Celynnin. The initial parish church is at Llangelynnin as well as the more modern one is in the centre of Llwyngwril. Saint Celynnin is a middle ages saint that is commonly though to be a son of Helig ap Glannog. He and his brothers were all thought about saints and also the church at Llangelynnin in the Conwy Valley is also dedicated to him. Llwyngwril train station is a demand quit. Another remarkable building in the village is the Salem Chapel. It is repainted blue as well as is often known as the Blue Chapel, and from the outside looks like a regular Welsh Non-conformist Chapel. Nonetheless the interior is a sophisticated mixture of Gothic-style functions including simulated rock staircases, timber carvings, ornate ceilings, arched windows, marble fire places and a body organ gallery complete with a plywood body organ. From the coastline you can typically see Dolphins heading past in Cardigan bay. There are several self-catering residential properties to rent as well as caravan and camping sites either in or extremely near to the village, including Sunbeach as well as Hendre Hall.
