| Coordinates: | 53.236, -4.019 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 65 72 |
| Dialling code: | 01248 (Bangor) |
The parish of Aber sits on the north coast of Gwynedd in Wales, centred on the village of Abergwyngregyn where a river meets the sea. It forms a gateway to the Carneddau mountains and the dramatic Aber Falls, offering rugged coastal and upland scenery that draws walkers and nature lovers.
Historically the area was notable as the site of a medieval royal llys, and traces of that past still inform local identity; today a small, largely Welsh-speaking community is sustained by hill farming, small-scale tourism and conservation on the edge of Snowdonia. Quiet lanes, farmsteads and a keen interest in local heritage give the parish a strong sense of place despite its modest population.
Postcode districts covering Aber
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 13 miles
- Rhyl 23 miles
- Bangor 5.5 miles
- Abergele 18.2 miles
- Llandudno 10 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bryn Ward 2 miles
- Llanfairfechan Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Pandy Ward 2.7 miles
- Arllechwedd Ward 3.2 miles
- Rachub Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Llanllechid Parish 3.6 miles
- Llandygai Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Beaumaris Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Gerlan Ward 4.1 miles
- Dwyrain Bangor Ward 4.2 miles
- Llanfaes Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Bethesda Built-up area 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Aber
LL33 0HY, LL33 0LG, LL33 0HF, LL33 0LW, LL33 0HU, LL33 0LY, LL33 0LD, LL33 0LS, LL33 0HE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 48.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 72.5 miles
- Llanfairfechan Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Penmaenmawr Railway Station 4.6 miles
Hotels near Aber Ad
- The Management Centre 4 4.6 miles
- The Bulkeley Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- The Slate 3.2 miles
- The Liverpool Arms Hotel 3.6 miles
- Chateau Rhianfa 5 5.1 miles
- Nomi Rooms & Restaurant 2 4.3 miles
- Ty glyndwr Hotel Bangor 3 4.9 miles
- The Quay Hotel and Spa 4 8.8 miles
- The Groes Inn 4 7.7 miles
- The Gladstone 5.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 3.6 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 3.8 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 4.8 miles
- Treborth Estate 6.6 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 8.5 miles
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 8.5 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 8.9 miles
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 9.1 miles
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 10.1 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 12.4 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 13 miles