Clynnog sits on the north coast of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales, a small, windswept community with coastal lanes and wide views out over the Irish Sea. It lies on the road between Caernarfon and Pwllheli, making it a quiet stop for walkers and drivers exploring the peninsula’s rugged scenery and nearby beaches.
Historically the village is best known for the medieval church of St Beuno with ancient carved stones and a history as a pilgrimage site, and the area remains strongly Welsh-speaking with a rural economy based on farming and a gentle tourism trade. The social life revolves around the church, community halls and local events, giving Clynnog a close-knit, traditional feel despite its dramatic coastal setting.
Postcode districts covering Clynnog
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Pen-y-groes Ward 2.4 miles
- Penygroes Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Llandwrog Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Talysarn Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Llanaelhaearn Parish 3.7 miles
- Y Groeslon Ward 4.1 miles
- Groeslon Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Carmel Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Trefor Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Dinas Dinlle Built-up area 5.1 miles
- Yr Eifl Ward 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Clynnog
LL51 9EJ, LL54 5ER, LL54 5EF, LL54 5BP, LL54 5EW, LL54 5PH, LL54 5PL, LL54 5DG, LL54 6SY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 64.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 88 miles
- Dinas Railway Station 5.7 miles
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 6.7 miles
Hotels near Clynnog Ad
- The Black Boy Inn 4 8.2 miles
- Canolfan Y Fron 5.1 miles
- Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse, Bar and cafe 4 8.2 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa 3 8.3 miles
- Plas Dinas Country House 5 6.1 miles
- Travelodge Caernarfon 3 8.3 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 8.4 miles
- The Golden Fleece Inn 4 9.9 miles
- YHA Snowdon Ranger 8.4 miles
- Plas Isa Hotel 3 8.5 miles
Schools in Clynnog
- Ysgol Brynaerau Primary
Local points of interest
- Port Trevor Harbour 4.1 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 7.9 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 8.5 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 10.4 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 10.9 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 11 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 13 miles
- Treborth Estate 13.7 miles
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 15.1 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 15.8 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 16.2 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 17.2 miles