Penrhyn Bay is a small coastal village on the north Wales coast in the county borough of Conwy, sitting just east of Llandudno and tucked beneath the limestone spur of the Little Orme. It has a sheltered, gently sloping beach and cliff paths with open views across the bay towards the Great Orme and the Conwy estuary, making it a popular spot for walkers, birdwatchers and anyone after a quieter seaside feel than the larger neighbouring resorts.
Historically it developed as a residential and holiday suburb in the 19th and 20th centuries and today remains largely residential with local shops and a community atmosphere, while benefiting from the tourism and services of nearby Llandudno and the historic attractions of Conwy, including Conwy Castle. The mix of coastal recreation, easy commuting into the surrounding towns and a modest local high street gives it a relaxed, village-like character rather than a busy resort vibe.
Postcode districts covering Penrhyn Bay
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Rhyl 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Prestatyn 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Bangor 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Abergele 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Llandudno 2.2 miles3.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Penrhyn Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Penrhyn-side Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Craig-y-don Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Mochdre Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Glyn y Marl Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Tudno Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llandudno Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Colwyn Bay Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Deganwy Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Rhiw Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Conwy Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Penrhyn Bay
LL30 3DF, LL30 3PH, LL30 3EF, LL30 3BL, LL30 3LS, LL30 3HS, LL31 9JW, LL30 3LW, LL30 3FQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Manchester Airport 61.8 miles99.5 km
- Colwyn Bay Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llandudno Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Penrhyn Bay Ad
- Cae Mor Hotel 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Tynedale Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Beachside Guest House 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Swn Y Mor Hotel 2 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Craigside Inn 3 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Milverton House 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Gwynfryn 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bodysgallen Hall & Spa 4 1.8 miles3 km
- Seren Villa 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Snooze 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
Schools in Penrhyn Bay
- Ysgol Glanwydden Primary
- Ysgol Y Creuddyn Secondary
Local points of interest
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Marble Church Historic site 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Carneddau Mountains 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 16.2 miles26 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 16.2 miles26 km