Bethel a'r Felinheli sits on the mainland shore of the Menai Strait in Gwynedd, Wales, close to the coastal village of Y Felinheli (historically known as Port Dinorwic). The ward enjoys views across the strait to Anglesey and convenient links to nearby towns such as Caernarfon and Bangor, which makes it attractive for commuters and people who enjoy coastal walks and watersports.
The area reflects a maritime and slate-era past - Y Felinheli was once a busy harbour for shipping slate from local quarries - while today it combines a marina, small businesses and a strong Welsh-speaking community with active local clubs and events. Economically the ward mixes traditional industries with tourism and leisure, retaining a village atmosphere despite its proximity to larger centres.
Postcode districts covering Bethel a'r Felinheli
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 21.5 miles
- Bangor 3.8 miles
- Llandudno 18.6 miles
- Holyhead 19.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bethel Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Y Felinheli Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Llanrug Built-up area 2 miles
- Llanddeiniolen Parish 2 miles
- Penisa'r Waun Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Y Faenol Ward 2.2 miles
- Pentir Parish 2.2 miles
- Cwm-y-glo Ward 2.5 miles
- Cadnant Ward 2.9 miles
- Brynsiencyn Built-up area 3 miles
- Llanidan Parish 3 miles
- Menai Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Bethel a'r Felinheli
LL55 1UP, LL55 3AL, LL55 1TY, LL55 1YT, LL55 1YE, LL56 4JT, LL56 4JH, LL56 4AB, LL56 4RQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 56.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 80.5 miles
- Llanfairpwll Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Caernarfon Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Bethel a'r Felinheli Ad
- Garddfon Inn 0.8 miles
- Meifod House 4 4.7 miles
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 3.7 miles
- The Slate 5.4 miles
- Llety Arall 3.9 miles
- Gazelle Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- Nomi Rooms and Restaurant 5.3 miles
- Padarn Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel & Restaurant Ltd 3 6.7 miles
- Bishopsgate House Hotel 3 7.5 miles
Schools in Bethel a'r Felinheli
- Ysgol Bethel Primary
- Ysgol y Felinheli Primary
Local points of interest
- Llanidan House Estate 1.5 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 2.1 miles
- Treborth Estate 2.3 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 3.9 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 4.4 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 5.1 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 5.1 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 8.2 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 13.2 miles
- Llys Dulas Estate 14.8 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 15 miles
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 16.1 miles