Bontnewydd is a small village in Gwynedd, Wales, set a short distance from Caernarfon and within easy reach of the Menai Strait and the foothills of Snowdonia. The name, meaning “new bridge” in Welsh, hints at its origins by a river crossing and its compact, rural layout amid farmland and hedgerows.
The village has a strong Welsh-speaking community with local amenities such as a village hall and chapel, and many residents commute to nearby towns while others work in agriculture or in tourism-related businesses. Historically the area shares in north‑Wales industries such as slate quarrying, and today visitors are drawn by the peaceful character, scenic walks and proximity to the castles, coastline and mountain scenery of north‑west Wales.
Postcode districts covering Bontnewydd
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Y Bontnewydd Ward 0.4 miles
- Hendre Ward 1.1 miles
- Canol Tref Caernarfon Ward 1.2 miles
- Llanwnda Parish 1.4 miles
- Caeathro Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Peblig Ward 1.7 miles
- Caernarfon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Cadnant Ward 2.2 miles
- Menai Ward 2.3 miles
- Y Groeslon Ward 2.5 miles
- Tryfan Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Bontnewydd
LL55 2UL, LL55 2EZ, LL54 7UP, LL54 7UN, LL55 2UA, LL55 2TY, LL54 7UR, LL54 7UT, LL54 7UW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 84.1 miles
- Dinas Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Bontnewydd Ad
- The Black Boy Inn 4 1.8 miles
- Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse, Bar and cafe 4 1.7 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa 3 1.9 miles
- Plas Dinas Country House 5 0.6 miles
- Travelodge Caernarfon 3 1.9 miles
- Llety Arall 1.8 miles
- Premier Inn Caernarfon 3 1.9 miles
- Y Castell 1.6 miles
- Canolfan Y Fron 3.6 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 6.3 miles
Schools in Bontnewydd
- Ysgol Bontnewydd Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 1.3 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 3.8 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 6.4 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 6.4 miles
- Treborth Estate 7.2 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 9.3 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 9.9 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 10.1 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 11.9 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 13.7 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 14.2 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 17 miles