Penisa'r Waun is a small, quiet village in rural Gwynedd in North Wales. The name, with waun meaning moor or meadow in Welsh, reflects its setting amid pasture and open ground rather than any urban centre. It feels typical of the area: a predominantly Welsh‑speaking community where agriculture, especially sheep and dairy farming, has shaped the local landscape and way of life.
Locally the village leans on a handful of community institutions such as a chapel or hall and informal social networks rather than shops or big services, so residents often travel to nearby towns when needed. Its appeal is largely scenic and cultural - peaceful country lanes, a strong sense of Welsh identity and traditional events - making it representative of many small settlements across Gwynedd rather than a tourist hub in its own right.
Postcode districts covering Penisa'r Waun
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Bangor 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Llandudno 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Holyhead 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanddeiniolen Parish 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Llanrug Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Clwt-y-bont Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Cwm-y-glo Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Deiniolen Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bethel Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bethel a'r Felinheli Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Y Felinheli Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Llanberis Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Pentir Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Waunfawr Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Y Faenol Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Penisa'r Waun
LL55 3BT, LL55 3DB, LL55 3HE, LL55 3BP, LL55 3BS, LL55 3BN, LL55 3BU, LL55 3PG, LL55 3BW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 55.7 miles89.6 km
- Manchester Airport 79.3 miles127.6 km
- Waunfawr Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
Hotels near Penisa'r Waun Ad
- Garden Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Garddfon Inn 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Meifod House 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Slate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Llety Arall 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Nomi Rooms and Restaurant 6 miles9.6 km
- Bishopsgate House Hotel 3 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Penisa'r Waun
- Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun Primary
Local points of interest
- National Slate Museum Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Llanidan House Estate 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Treborth Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 5 miles8.1 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Carneddau Mountains 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 14.9 miles24 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 15 miles24.1 km