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 2UN, LL55 2TB, LL54 5RN, LL55 2TA, LL55 2UW, LL55 2SG, LL55 2SY, LL55 2TF, LL55 2TG … 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
- The Black Boy Inn 4 1.4 miles
- Ty Glyndwr Bunkhouse, Bar and cafe 4 1.4 miles
- Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa 3 1.5 miles
- Travelodge Caernarfon 3 1.5 miles
- Plas Dinas Country House 5 1 mile
- Llety Arall 1.4 miles
- Premier Inn Caernarfon 3 1.5 miles
- Y Castell 1.3 miles
- Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia 3 6.2 miles
- Garddfon Inn 4.9 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