Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
Parish in Flintshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.311, -3.372 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 08 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01745 (Rhyl) |
The parish of Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor sits on the rolling hills of north‑east Flintshire in Wales, with Gwaenysgor perched on a ridge that gives wide views towards the Irish Sea and the Dee estuary and Trelawnyd lying slightly inland among mixed farmland. The area sits close to the Clwydian Range, so it attracts walkers and those who enjoy open, panoramic countryside rather than busier coastal resorts.
Historically the settlements grew from rural and market origins - Trelawnyd was once known as Newmarket - and the parish still shows traditional stone cottages, a parish church and a strong community life centred on village halls and local events. The local economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns such as Prestatyn, while small‑scale tourism and outdoor recreation around the hills add to the parish’s quiet, rural character.
Postcode districts covering Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Birkenhead 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Chester 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Chester Castle 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Wrexham 24 miles38.6 km
- Buckley 15.5 miles25 km
- Wallasey 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Huyton with Roby 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Kirkby 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Colwyn Bay 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Heswall 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Maghull 22.8 miles36.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Meliden Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Prestatyn Meliden Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Llanasa and Trelawnyd Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Prestatyn Central Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Dyserth Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Trelogan Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Prestatyn East Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Gronant Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Llanasa Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Prestatyn South West Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Cwm Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Prestatyn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
LL18 6PB, LL18 6EW, LL18 6EQ, LL18 6PG, LL18 6PE, LL18 6BT, LL18 6EB, LL18 6DW, LL18 6ER … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Manchester Airport 45.4 miles73 km
- Prestatyn Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Rhyl Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor Ad
- The Beaches Hotel and Spa 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Beaches Chalets 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Victoria Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- Faenol Fawr Hotel 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Kinmel & Kinspa 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Stamford Gate Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- Springfield Hotel & Health Club 8.8 miles14.2 km
Schools in Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
- Trelawnyd Primary
Local points of interest
- Bastion Road Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Rhyl FC Stadium 4.4 miles7 km
- Rhuddlan Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Marble Church Historic site 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Bodelwyddan Castle Historic site 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Thurstaston Beach Beach 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Clwydian Range Mountains 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Connahs Quay Nomads Stadium 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Prenton Park Stadium 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Liverpool Echo Arena Stadium 16.8 miles27 km
- Maritime Mercantile City Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- World Museum Liverpool Museum 17.5 miles28.2 km