The village of Llangernyw in the county borough of Conwy in north‑west Wales sits in a quiet, rural landscape on the fringes of Snowdonia, close to the winding course of the River Elwy and within easy driving distance of Llanrwst. Its setting of rolling farmland and nearby hills makes it a pleasant spot for walkers and those seeking a quieter side of the North Wales coast and mountains.
Llangernyw’s best‑known landmark is the ancient yew in the churchyard of St Digain's Church, often described as one of the oldest living trees in Britain and a draw for visitors interested in history and folklore. The community remains largely rural and Welsh‑speaking, with agriculture still important locally alongside a modest level of tourism and commuting to nearby towns; village life retains a strong sense of heritage and local activity.
Postcode districts covering Llangernyw
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 7.5 miles12 km
- Flint 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Rhyl 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Prestatyn 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Bangor 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Abergele 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Llandudno 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Mold 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llansannan Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Eglwysbach Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Betws-yn-Rhos Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
- Llanddoged and Maenan Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Llanrwst a Llanddoged Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Llanfair Talhaiarn Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Llanrwst Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Mynydd Marian Built-up area 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Trefriw Built-up area 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Dolgarrog Built-up area 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Llysfaen Parish 6.4 miles10.4 km
Example postcodes in Llangernyw
LL22 8QG, LL22 8RE, LL22 8PQ, LL22 8UB, LL22 8PJ, LL22 8PW, LL22 8RW, LL22 8PR, LL22 8PP
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 35.9 miles57.8 km
- Manchester Airport 59.4 miles95.5 km
- Dolgarrog Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
- North Llanrwst Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Llangernyw Ad
- Caer Rhun Hall Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Gwynfryn 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Craig-Y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Coed-Y-Fron 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia 4 6.4 miles10.4 km
- The Castle Hotel, Conwy, North Wales 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Fairy Falls Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Quay Hotel and Spa 4 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Ty Gwyn Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Waterloo Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Llangernyw
- Ysgol Gynradd Bro Cernyw Primary
Local points of interest
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 5.6 miles9 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 9 miles14.6 km
- Marble Church Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 12.4 miles20 km
- Carneddau Mountains 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Clwydian Range Mountains 18 miles29 km