Nantglyn
Parish in Denbighshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.127, -3.524 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 98 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01824 (Ruthin) |
Nantglyn is a small rural parish in Denbighshire in North Wales, tucked into a quietly attractive valley through which the River Alyn runs. The name itself reflects the local landscape - nant meaning stream and glyn meaning valley - and the area is characterised by hedged fields, limestone outcrops and a scattering of old farmsteads rather than a dense settlement.
Historically the community has been shaped by agriculture and local craft, and you’ll still find a handful of traditional buildings and a parish church that speak to a long local story. Social life tends to centre on village events and the community hall, giving Nantglyn a close-knit, quietly resilient feel that’s typical of upland parishes in the wider Vale of Clwyd area.
Postcode districts covering Nantglyn
Most populated places nearby
- Wrexham 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Buckley 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Colwyn Bay 14.3 miles23 km
- Heswall 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Flint 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Rhyl 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Hawarden 21.2 miles34 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Prestatyn 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Brymbo 18.7 miles30 km
- Abergele 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Llandudno 18.2 miles29.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Llansannan Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Denbigh Caledfryn Henllan Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Cyffylliog Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Henllan Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Llannefydd Parish 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Denbigh Built-up area 6.2 miles10 km
- Clocaenog Parish 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Cerrigydrudion Parish 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Denbigh Lower Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Efenechdyd Ward 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Llanfair Talhaiarn Parish 7.2 miles11.6 km
Example postcodes in Nantglyn
LL16 4TB, LL16 5RA, LL16 5PW, LL16 5PF, LL16 5RE, LL16 5RN, LL16 5SP, LL16 5PS, LL16 5PP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 31.3 miles50.4 km
- Manchester Airport 54 miles86.9 km
- North Llanrwst Railway Station 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Llanrwst Railway Station 11.6 miles18.7 km
Hotels near Nantglyn Ad
- Griffin Inn 5 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
Local points of interest
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 9.3 miles15 km
- Marble Church Historic site 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.2 miles18 km
- Clwydian Range Mountains 12 miles19.3 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles20 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Maes Tegid Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Bastion Road Stadium 15.5 miles25 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 17.3 miles27.8 km