Llanilar
Parish in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.343, -4.021 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 62 73 |
| Population: | 1,085 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Llanilar is a rural parish in Ceredigion, Wales, set in the gently rolling farmland of the Ystwyth valley and close to the county town of Aberystwyth. The landscape is shaped by the nearby River Ystwyth and long views towards the Cambrian Mountains, making it a quiet spot popular with walkers and those seeking an agricultural setting.
The settlement has medieval roots around a church dedicated to St Ilar and remains part of the Welsh‑speaking heartland, with community life organised around the chapel, village hall and local farming economy; many people also commute to Aberystwyth or work in tourism and public services. A strong sense of local identity, traditional rural events and visible historic features give Llanilar a close-knit social character while retaining links to its past.
Postcode districts covering Llanilar
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 4.7 miles7.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanilar Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Ystwyth Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Llanfarian Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Trawsgoed Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Llangwyryfon Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Lledrod Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Capel Bangor Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Aberystwyth Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Melindwr Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Llanrhystyd Parish 5.1 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in Llanilar
SY23 4PA, SY23 4SD, SY23 4AN, SY23 4EU, SY23 4ST, SY23 4PH, SY23 4NP, SY23 4SA, SY23 4QR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 71.5 miles115.1 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 84.1 miles135.3 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Borth Railway Station 10.3 miles16.5 km
Hotels near Llanilar Ad
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Gwesty Cymru 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Glengower 6 miles9.6 km
- Penrhos Park 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Y Talbot 4 9.3 miles15 km
- The Hafod Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The George Borrow Hotel 2 8.7 miles14 km
- Harry's Hotel & Restaurant 2 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Castle Hotel 5.5 miles8.9 km
Schools in Llanilar
- Ysgol Llanilar Primary
Local points of interest
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 5.3 miles8.5 km
- National Library of Wales Library 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Derry-Ormond Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km