Llanllyfni is a compact, largely Welsh-speaking ward in Gwynedd, north‑west Wales, tucked into the heart of the Nantlle Valley a short drive from Caernarfon and the rugged uplands of Snowdonia. The landscape is dominated by steep ridges and the scars of former slate workings, giving the area a dramatic, industrial-heritage character that contrasts with its small‑scale farms and scattered settlements.
Historically shaped by slate quarrying, the community retains a strong sense of identity, with Welsh language and chapel culture still prominent alongside modern commuting and tourism influences. Local life is steady and community‑oriented, marked by village halls, choirs and sporting clubs, and occasional visitors drawn to walking, heritage trails and the striking valley scenery.
Postcode districts covering Llanllyfni
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Talysarn Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Llanllyfni Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Carmel Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Penygroes Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pen-y-groes Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Groeslon Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Tryfan Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Y Groeslon Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Llandwrog Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Llanwnda Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Betws Garmon Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Llanllyfni
LL54 6SL, LL54 6SU, LL54 6BH, LL54 6BY, LL54 6ST, LL54 6SW, LL54 6AN, LL54 6BE, LL54 6DE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 61 miles98.2 km
- Manchester Airport 84.2 miles135.6 km
- Dinas Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
Hotels near Llanllyfni Ad
- Meifod House 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Sygun Fawr Country House 6.8 miles11 km
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Bron Eifion Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Aberdunant Hall 4 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Saracens Head 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Llety Arall 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Caerwylan Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Llanllyfni
- Ysgol Baladeulyn Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd Llanllyfni Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd Talysarn Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Llanidan House Estate 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Treborth Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 13 miles20.9 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Carneddau Mountains 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 17.3 miles27.8 km