Llanaelhaearn is a small, largely Welsh-speaking village and historic parish on the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales. It nestles inland from the north‑west coast among rolling fields and streams, giving it a quiet rural character that attracts walkers and people after a more tranquil slice of coastal countryside.
The village is noted for its medieval church dedicated to Saint Aelhaiarn and the nearby holy well, Ffynnon Aelhaiarn, long associated with local folklore and pilgrimage. Agriculture and small‑scale tourism underpin the local economy, while traditional stone cottages, community events and a strong Welsh cultural identity give the place a distinctive, time‑deep feel.
Postcode districts covering Llanaelhaearn
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Yr Eifl Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Trefor Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Clynnog Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Pistyll Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Abererch Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Y Ffôr Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Llanystumdwy Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Chwilog Built-up area 5 miles8 km
- Llannor Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Hafan y Mor Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Pen-y-groes Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
Example postcodes in Llanaelhaearn
LL54 5LD, LL54 5PT, LL54 5NA, LL54 5DW, LL54 5PS, LL54 5AY, LL54 5LY, LL54 5AF, LL54 5LR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 68 miles109.4 km
- Manchester Airport 91 miles146.5 km
- Penychain Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
- Abererch Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
Hotels near Llanaelhaearn Ad
- Bron Eifion Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Bryn Noddfa 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Gwesty Nanhoron Arms Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Caerwylan Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Victoria Hotel 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Woodlands Hall Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Llanaelhaearn
- Ysgol yr Eifl Primary
Local points of interest
- Port Trevor Harbour 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Traeth Penllech Beach 14 miles22.5 km
- Llanidan House Estate 14.1 miles22.6 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Treborth Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Whistling Sands Beach 17.5 miles28.1 km