Caerhun is a largely rural ward in the county of Conwy, sitting along the western bank of the River Conwy and sweeping up into the foothills of Snowdonia. The landscape is a mix of pasture, woodland and steep upland slopes, giving plenty of opportunities for walking, birdwatching and scenic drives while remaining within easy reach of the North Wales coast and larger towns.
Its history is visible in sites such as the ruins of the Roman fort Canovium and the medieval St Mary's Church, and the local economy leans on farming, small-scale tourism and people who commute to nearby centres for work. Community life tends to be quiet and close-knit, with local events, conservation interests and a steady flow of visitors attracted by the landscape and historic features.
Postcode districts covering Caerhun
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Rhyl 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Prestatyn 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Bangor 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Abergele 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Llandudno 6.4 miles10.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Caerhun Parish 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Henryd Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dolgarrog Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Eglwysbach Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Llansanffraid Glan Conwy Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Llansanffraid Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Dwygyfylchi Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Conwy Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Penmaenmawr Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Llanddoged and Maenan Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Glyn y Marl Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Deganwy Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
Example postcodes in Caerhun
LL32 8YG, LL32 8RZ, LL32 8YS, LL32 8TP, LL32 8JQ, LL32 8JR, LL32 8TS, LL32 8ST, LL32 8YX … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 41.8 miles67.2 km
- Manchester Airport 65.5 miles105.3 km
- Tal-y-Cafn Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Dolgarrog Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels in Caerhun Ad
Schools in Caerhun
- Ysgol Dyffryn Yr Enfys Primary
- Ysgol Llangelynnin Primary
Local points of interest
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 2 miles3.2 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- Carneddau Mountains 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 10 miles16.2 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 10.5 miles17 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Treborth Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Marble Church Historic site 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 15.4 miles24.8 km