The electoral ward of Tryfan sits within Gwynedd in Wales, taking in upland parts of Snowdonia National Park dominated by the rugged granite peak of Tryfan. The landscape is steep and rocky, a mix of crags, ridges and upland pasture that attracts hillwalkers and climbers and offers wide views across neighbouring valleys.
Locally there is a strong Welsh-speaking tradition and a quiet, rural social life centred on small farms and hamlets; the economy leans on hill farming and seasonal outdoor tourism. Historic connections to the wider slate-working landscapes of the region and long-standing mountain-farming practices remain evident, while conservation and visitor management help shape local services and community priorities.
Postcode districts covering Tryfan
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Carmel Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Llanwnda Parish 1.4 miles
- Groeslon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Waunfawr Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Y Groeslon Ward 2.3 miles
- Talysarn Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bontnewydd Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Y Bontnewydd Ward 2.9 miles
- Penygroes Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Betws Garmon Parish 2.9 miles
- Llandwrog Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Tryfan
LL54 7AU, LL54 7AR, LL54 7AD, LL54 7RD, LL54 7SG, LL54 7RA, LL54 7HF, LL54 7SB, LL54 7HD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.8 miles
- Manchester Airport 83.2 miles
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Waunfawr Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Tryfan Ad
- Meifod House 4 2.7 miles
- Llety Arall 4.2 miles
- Sygun Fawr Country House 7.7 miles
- Padarn Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Garddfon Inn 6.9 miles
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 7.5 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 5.3 miles
- Saracens Head 7.4 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 10 miles
Schools in Tryfan
- Ysgol Gynradd Rhosgadfan Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 3.7 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 5.6 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 5.7 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 8.2 miles
- Treborth Estate 8.4 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 9.6 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 10.5 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 10.7 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 11.5 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 11.6 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 11.7 miles
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 16.7 miles