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 miles0.6 km
- Hendre Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Canol Tref Caernarfon Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Caeathro Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Peblig Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Caernarfon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llanwnda Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cadnant Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Menai Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rhostryfan Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Waunfawr Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Tryfan Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Y Bontnewydd
LL54 7UR, LL54 5RN, LL54 5RE, LL54 5RD, LL55 2SY, LL54 5RF, LL54 5RA, LL55 2UL, LL55 2UW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.4 miles97.2 km
- Manchester Airport 83.9 miles135.1 km
- Caernarfon Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Dinas Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
Hotels near Y Bontnewydd Ad
- Meifod House 4 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Llety Arall 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Celtic Royal Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Garddfon Inn 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Y Castell 1.3 miles2 km
- Garden Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Padarn Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel & Restaurant Ltd 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
Schools in Y Bontnewydd
- Ysgol Bontnewydd Primary
Local points of interest
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Llanidan House Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 6 miles9.6 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Treborth Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Carneddau Mountains 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Criccieth Beach Beach 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Porthmadog Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 16.6 miles26.7 km