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 miles0.6 km
- Hendre Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Canol Tref Caernarfon Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Llanwnda Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Caeathro Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Peblig Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Caernarfon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cadnant Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Menai Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Y Groeslon Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Tryfan Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Bontnewydd
LL55 2UD, LL54 7UN, LL54 7UW, LL55 2TY, LL54 7UR, LL55 2UL, LL55 2UN, LL55 2UE, LL55 2UF … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.6 miles97.5 km
- Manchester Airport 84.1 miles135.3 km
- Dinas Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Bontnewydd Ad
- Meifod House 4 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Llety Arall 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Garddfon Inn 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Garden Hotel 3 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Y Castell 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel & Restaurant Ltd 3 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Bontnewydd
- Ysgol Bontnewydd Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llanidan House Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 6.4 miles10.3 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Treborth Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Carneddau Mountains 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 17 miles27.3 km