| Coordinates: | 52.843, -3.694 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 86 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01678 (Bala) |
Llanuwchllyn is a small, rural community in Gwynedd set on the south‑eastern shore of Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake). The lake’s waters form the start of the River Dee, and the surrounding uplands and shoreline give the area a scenic, outdoorsy character popular with walkers, anglers and birdwatchers. The narrow‑gauge Bala Lake Railway begins here, adding a touch of heritage tourism alongside quiet lakeside recreation.
The village remains a largely Welsh‑speaking, farming community with a long local history reflected in its stone houses and chapels. Agriculture and small local enterprises are still important to the economy, but tourism and lake‑based activities have grown in recent decades, helping sustain a close‑knit social life and seasonal events rooted in Welsh culture.
Postcode districts covering Llanuwchllyn
Neighbouring places
- Llangywer Parish 5.3 miles
- Llanycil Parish 5.7 miles
- Bala Parish 6.1 miles
- Y Bala Built-up area 6.2 miles
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth Parish 6.2 miles
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd Ward 8.1 miles
- Mawddwy Parish 8.4 miles
- Ganllwyd Parish 8.6 miles
- Llandderfel Parish 9.2 miles
- Llanwddyn Parish 9.8 miles
Example postcodes in Llanuwchllyn
LL23 7TY, LL23 7UH, LL23 7TB, LL23 7TD, LL23 7UN, LL23 7UG, LL23 7UA, LL23 7TE, LL23 7DF … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 48.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 68.6 miles
- Dduallt Railway Station 14.1 miles
- Campbell's Platform Railway Station 14.2 miles
Hotels near Llanuwchllyn Ad
- Plas Yn Dre 5 6.2 miles
- The Buckley Arms 3 9 miles
- Pale Hall Hotel 5 8.9 miles
- White Lion Royal Hotel 4 6.1 miles
- Plas Coch Hotel 6.2 miles
Schools in Llanuwchllyn
- Ysgol O M Edwards Primary
Local points of interest
- Maes Tegid Stadium 6.2 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 8.8 miles
- Berwyn Mountains 12.4 miles
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 13.4 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 13.9 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 17.6 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 18.8 miles