Y Bontnewydd is a compact ward and village just outside Caernarfon in Gwynedd, set amid rolling farmland and within easy reach of the coast. The name means "the new bridge" and the community retains a strong Welsh‑language identity, with local events and clubs reflecting traditional culture rather than a heavy tourist focus.
Economically it is largely residential and agricultural, with many people commuting into Caernarfon and Bangor for work, while small local businesses and community facilities meet day‑to‑day needs. Its proximity to Caernarfon links it to the region’s medieval and maritime heritage, and recent years have seen modest housing growth alongside local efforts to protect the ward’s rural character.
Postcode districts covering Y Bontnewydd
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Bontnewydd Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Hendre Ward 0.7 miles
- Canol Tref Caernarfon Ward 0.8 miles
- Caeathro Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Peblig Ward 1.3 miles
- Caernarfon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Llanwnda Parish 1.8 miles
- Cadnant Ward 1.8 miles
- Menai Ward 1.9 miles
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 2 miles
- Waunfawr Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Tryfan Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Y Bontnewydd
LL55 2UL, LL54 7UP, LL55 2TG, LL55 2YA, LL54 5RD, LL54 7UN, LL55 2TF, LL55 2TA, LL55 2UA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 83.9 miles
- Caernarfon Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Dinas Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Y Bontnewydd Ad
- Meifod House 4 0.2 miles
- Garddfon Inn 4.9 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 1.5 miles
- Padarn Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 6.2 miles
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 8.2 miles
- Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel & Restaurant Ltd 3 8.3 miles
- The Slate 9.8 miles
- Nomi Rooms and Restaurant 9.9 miles
- The Bull Hotel 3 9.4 miles
Schools in Y Bontnewydd
- Ysgol Bontnewydd Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 0.9 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 3.4 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 6 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 6.3 miles
- Treborth Estate 6.8 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 9 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 9.5 miles
- Port Trevor Harbour 10.4 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 11.7 miles
- Criccieth Beach Beach 14.1 miles
- Porthmadog Stadium 14.5 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 16.6 miles