Talsarnau is the village that is the hub of the wider community and is situated on the main road, the A496 between Harlech to the west and Maentwrog to the east. The river Afon Dwyryd is to the north and the Rhinogydd mountains to the south. Bordering the outskirts of the village are several small settlements, namely Eisingrug, Glanywern, Llandecwyn, Yr Ynys and Soar.