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
LL54 7UT, LL55 2UW, LL54 7UN, LL55 2UN, LL54 7UW, LL55 2UB, LL55 2UG, LL55 2UF, LL55 2UA … 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
- Meifod House 4 0.2 miles
- Llety Arall 1.8 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Garddfon Inn 5.3 miles
- Padarn Hotel 3 6 miles
- Y Castell 1.6 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 6.3 miles
- Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel & Restaurant Ltd 3 8.6 miles
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 8.6 miles
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 10 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