| Coordinates: | 52.94, -3.975 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 67 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01766 (Porthmadog) |
Maentwrog sits in the wooded Vale of Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, Wales, tucked beneath the Moelwyn Mountains and alongside the River Dwyryd. Its setting gives easy access to walks and dramatic scenery on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, with close links to nearby slate towns such as Blaenau Ffestiniog and reservoirs like Llyn Trawsfynydd.
The village has a strong local identity shaped by slate-working, hydropower and rural life: the Maentwrog hydroelectric works and the nearby, now former, Trawsfynydd nuclear station have been notable employers, while tourism, small farms and heritage draw visitors. Culturally it’s known for the old parish church of St Twrog, with the legendary "Maen Twrog" stone said to be linked to the saint, and a close-knit community that balances conservation, outdoor recreation and local traditions.
Postcode districts covering Maentwrog
Most populated places nearby
- Bangor 20.7 miles33.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Gellilydan Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Llan Ffestiniog Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Teigl Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Ffestiniog Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Trawsfynydd Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Llanfrothen Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Blaenau Ffestiniog Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Bowydd a'r Rhiw Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Talsarnau Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Diffwys a Maenofferen Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Penrhyndeudraeth Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
- Harlech a Llanbedr Ward 6.1 miles9.9 km
Example postcodes in Maentwrog
LL41 4HU, LL41 4EH, LL41 3AQ, LL41 4EA, LL41 4EG, LL41 4ER, LL41 4EF, LL41 4EW, LL41 4EE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 54 miles86.9 km
- Manchester Airport 76 miles122.4 km
- Campbell's Platform Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Plas Halt Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Maentwrog Ad
- Maes Y Neuadd 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hotel Portmeirion & Castell Deudraeth 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Aberdunant Hall 4 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Gwesty Seren Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sygun Fawr Country House 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Plas Weunydd Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Saracens Head 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Royal Sportsman Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Ty Mawr Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Maentwrog
- Ysgol Edmwnd Prys Primary
Local points of interest
- Porthmadog Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 11.5 miles18.6 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Maes Tegid Stadium 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Carneddau Mountains 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Llanidan House Estate 19 miles30.6 km