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Barmouth is a town and area in the region of Gwynedd, north-western Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Mawddach as well as Cardigan Bay. Situated in the Historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh type of the name is stemmed from “Aber” (estuary) and also the river’s name, “Mawddach”. The English form of the name is a corruption of the earlier Welsh form ‘Abermawdd’. The town is served by Barmouth train station. The community grew around the shipbuilding industry, as well as a lot more just recently as a seaside hotel. Notable buildings consist of the medieval Ty Gwyn tower house, the 19th century Ty Crwn roundhouse prison as well as St John’s Church. William Wordsworth, a visitor to Barmouth in the 19th century, explained it hence: “With a great sea sight in front, the mountains behind, the glorious estuary running 8 miles [13 kilometres] inland, as well as Cadair Idris within compass of a day’s walk, Barmouth can constantly hold its very own versus any kind of opponent.” Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light), which lies east of the community on the adjoining hillside, was the first system of land to be contributed to the National Trust.