Groeslon is a compact village in Gwynedd in north‑west Wales, sitting just off the main A487 route and within easy reach of Caernarfon, Snowdonia and the coastal towns of the Llyn Peninsula. The surrounding landscape is typically rural - a patchwork of farms, hedgerows and distant hills - which makes it popular with people who commute to nearby towns while enjoying country life.
Socially and culturally Groeslon reflects the strong Welsh‑speaking traditions of the area: community life centres on the local school, chapel and village hall, and small local businesses. Historically the locality has links to agriculture and the wider slate‑working economy of Gwynedd, but today it’s a mix of family homes, community activity and quiet, accessible countryside.
Postcode districts covering Groeslon
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Y Groeslon Ward 0.7 miles
- Carmel Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Llandwrog Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Llanwnda Parish 1.4 miles
- Penygroes Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Talysarn Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Tryfan Ward 1.8 miles
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Pen-y-groes Ward 1.8 miles
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bontnewydd Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Dinas Dinlle Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Groeslon
LL54 7DU, LL54 7TY, LL54 7TJ, LL54 7EB, LL54 7DE, LL54 7TP, LL54 7TL, LL54 7DT, LL54 7SY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 61.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 85 miles
- Dinas Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Groeslon Ad
- The Black Boy Inn 4 4.4 miles
- Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse, Bar and cafe 4 4.4 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa 3 4.5 miles
- Canolfan Y Fron 2 miles
- Plas Dinas Country House 5 2.2 miles
- Travelodge Caernarfon 3 4.6 miles
- Llety Arall 4.4 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 7.1 miles
- Premier Inn Caernarfon 3 4.6 miles
- YHA Snowdon Ranger 5.5 miles
Schools in Groeslon
- Ysgol Bro Llifon Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 4 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 6.4 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 7.3 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 7.9 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 9 miles
- Treborth Estate 9.6 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 11.1 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 11.7 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 11.9 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 12.1 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 13.4 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 18.4 miles