Arllechwedd is a largely rural ward in Gwynedd, set against the foothills of Snowdonia and within easy reach of the dramatic coastline of the Menai Strait. The landscape is a mix of upland pasture, wooded valleys and scattered villages, giving it a sense of open space and strong scenic character while being within commuting distance of towns such as Bangor and Caernarfon.
The area retains a deep Welsh-speaking cultural identity and has historic roots stretching back to the medieval cantrefs of north Wales, which can still be sensed in local place-names and traditions. Economically it leans on hill farming, small-scale tourism and outdoor recreation, with local community life organised around village halls and primary schools rather than large centres, giving it a close-knit, locally focused feel.
Postcode districts covering Arllechwedd
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Bangor 3.7 miles6 km
- Abergele 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Llandudno 13.1 miles21 km
- Holyhead 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanllechid Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Rachub Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Tregarth Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Bethesda Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Canol Bethesda Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Gerlan Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Llandygai Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dwyrain Bangor Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Aber Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Canol Bangor Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Dewi Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Arllechwedd
LL57 4AD, LL57 3DG, LL57 4DR, LL33 0LY, LL33 0LL, LL57 4FR, LL57 4UH, LL57 3YW, LL33 0LP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 51.1 miles82.3 km
- Manchester Airport 74.8 miles120.4 km
- Bangor 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Llanfairfechan Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels in Arllechwedd Ad
Schools in Arllechwedd
- Ysgol Llandygai Primary
Local points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 1.8 miles3 km
- Carneddau Mountains 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Treborth Estate 4.1 miles6.7 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 6.2 miles10 km
- Llanidan House Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 12.5 miles20.2 km