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 miles
- Trefor Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Clynnog Parish 3.7 miles
- Pistyll Parish 3.7 miles
- Abererch Ward 4.1 miles
- Y Ffôr Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Llanystumdwy Parish 4.3 miles
- Chwilog Built-up area 5 miles
- Llannor Parish 5 miles
- Hafan y Mor Built-up area 5.8 miles
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 5.9 miles
- Pen-y-groes Ward 6.1 miles
Example postcodes in Llanaelhaearn
LL54 5LE, LL54 5NB, LL54 5AE, LL54 5HY, LL54 5HT, LL54 5HH, LL54 5LF, LL54 5LW, LL54 5BH … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 68 miles
- Manchester Airport 91 miles
- Penychain Railway Station 6 miles
- Abererch Railway Station 6 miles
Hotels near Llanaelhaearn Ad
- Nanhoron Arms Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- The Lion Hotel 3 7.7 miles
- Woodlands Hall Hotel 5 8.4 miles
- Plas Isa Hotel 3 7.9 miles
- The Crown Hotel 6.7 miles
- The Moelwyn Hotel & Restaurant 3 7.8 miles
- The Marine Hotel 7.9 miles
- Canolfan Y Fron 8.8 miles
- Plas Dinas Country House 5 9.7 miles
Schools in Llanaelhaearn
- Ysgol yr Eifl Primary
Local points of interest
- Port Trevor Harbour 1.7 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 7.9 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 11.5 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 11.6 miles
- Porth Towyn Beach Beach 11.7 miles
- Traeth Penllech Beach 14 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 14.1 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 14.6 miles
- Plas yn Rhiw Estate 14.9 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 16.6 miles
- Treborth Estate 17.4 miles
- Whistling Sands Beach 17.5 miles