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 miles3.7 km
- Pen-y-groes Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Penygroes Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llandwrog Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Talysarn Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Llanaelhaearn Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Y Groeslon Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Groeslon Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Carmel Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Trefor Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Dinas Dinlle Built-up area 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Yr Eifl Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Clynnog
LL54 5NP, LL54 5EG, LL54 5NT, LL54 5ED, LL54 5NR, LL54 5DE, LL54 5EJ, LL54 5PB, LL54 5DA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 64.8 miles104.3 km
- Manchester Airport 88 miles141.6 km
- Dinas Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Clynnog Ad
- Bron Eifion Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Meifod House 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Llety Arall 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Caerwylan Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Saracens Head 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Y Castell 8.1 miles13 km
- Royal Goat Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Clynnog
- Ysgol Brynaerau Primary
Local points of interest
- Port Trevor Harbour 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Llanidan House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 10.9 miles17.5 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 11 miles17.7 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 13 miles21 km
- Treborth Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Carneddau Mountains 17.2 miles27.7 km