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 miles1.5 km
- Carmel Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Llanwnda Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Groeslon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Waunfawr Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Y Groeslon Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Talysarn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bontnewydd Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Y Bontnewydd Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Penygroes Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Betws Garmon Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llandwrog Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Tryfan
LL54 7LB, LL54 7RA, LL54 7AG, LL54 7BP, LL54 7HA, LL54 7HL, LL54 7HY, LL54 7SD, LL54 7RD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.8 miles96.3 km
- Manchester Airport 83.2 miles133.9 km
- Tryfan Junction Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Waunfawr Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Tryfan Ad
- Meifod House 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llety Arall 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Sygun Fawr Country House 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Prince Llewelyn Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Garddfon Inn 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Saracens Head 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Y Castell 4.1 miles6.6 km
Schools in Tryfan
- Ysgol Gynradd Rhosgadfan Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 3.7 miles6 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Llanidan House Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Treborth Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Carneddau Mountains 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Gwydyr Forest Forest 16.7 miles26.8 km