Barmouth is a community and also area in the area of Gwynedd, north-western Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Mawddach and Cardigan Bay. Situated in the Historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh form of the name is originated from "Aber" (estuary) and the river's name, "Mawddach". The English type of the name is a corruption of the earlier Welsh kind 'Abermawdd'. The community is served by Barmouth railway station. The town expanded around the shipbuilding sector, and extra lately as a seaside hotel. Remarkable structures include the medieval Ty Gwyn tower house, the 19th century Ty Crwn roundhouse jail and also St John's Church. William Wordsworth, a visitor to Barmouth in the 19th century, described it hence: "With a fine sea sight ahead, the mountains behind, the marvelous tidewater running eight miles [13 kilometres] inland, and also Cadair Idris within compass of a day's walk, Barmouth can constantly hold its very own versus any opponent." Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light), which is located east of the community on the adjoining hill, was the initial tract of land to be donated to the National Count on.
