Penisa'r-waun is a small, rural ward in north‑west Gwynedd, sitting close to the open moorland and rolling fields that lead towards the Llŷn Peninsula. The area is defined by its quiet lanes, dispersed farms and sweeping views rather than by any single centre, and it lies within easy reach of coastal towns and Snowdonia’s foothills, making it attractive for walkers and those after a tranquil countryside setting.
Locally the community retains a strong Welsh identity: Welsh is widely spoken and chapel and community halls remain important social hubs. The economy is largely agricultural, with sheep and cattle farming predominant, complemented by small-scale tourism and local trades. Historic rural patterns and a close‑knit social life give the ward a traditional feel, while amenity and service links to nearby market towns provide modern conveniences.
Postcode districts covering Penisa'r-waun
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 20 miles32.1 km
- Bangor 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Abergele 24.8 miles40 km
- Llandudno 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Holyhead 21.8 miles35.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanddeiniolen Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Penisa'r Waun Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Clwt-y-bont Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bethel a'r Felinheli Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Pentir Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Llanrug Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Bethel Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Deiniolen Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Y Felinheli Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cwm-y-glo Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Y Faenol Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Tregarth Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Penisa'r-waun
LL57 4EF, LL55 3BL, LL55 3PH, LL55 3BS, LL57 4EY, LL55 3PR, LL55 3NH, LL57 4HA, LL57 4ES … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 55.1 miles88.7 km
- Manchester Airport 78.8 miles126.7 km
- Bangor 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llanfairpwll Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
Hotels near Penisa'r-waun Ad
- Garden Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Garddfon Inn 2.6 miles4.1 km
- The Slate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Meifod House 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Llety Arall 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Nomi Rooms and Restaurant 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Bishopsgate House Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
Schools in Penisa'r-waun
- Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun Primary
- Ysgol Rhiwlas Primary
Local points of interest
- Treborth Estate 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Llanidan House Estate 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 3.5 miles5.6 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Carneddau Mountains 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Maenan Abbey Historic site 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Bodnant Garden Gardens 15.5 miles24.9 km