Aethwy
Ward in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.237, -4.21 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 52 73 |
| Dialling code: | 01248 (Bangor) |
The Aethwy ward sits on the southern-eastern side of the Isle of Anglesey, hugging the shores of the Menai Strait and centred on the town of Menai Bridge with several neighbouring villages. The strait frontage gives the area a maritime feel, with promenades, boat moorings and striking views across to Snowdonia; the suspension crossing at Menai Bridge is an ever-present local landmark.
Its economy mixes tourism, small-scale coastal trade and agriculture, with visitors drawn to coastal walks, Georgian streets and nearby historic sites such as Beaumaris Castle. Welsh language and community life remain strong, reflected in village halls, local festivals and a quiet island rhythm that balances visitor trade with everyday island living.
Postcode districts covering Aethwy
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 20.5 miles
- Bangor 2.7 miles
- Llandudno 17 miles
- Holyhead 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penmynydd Parish 0.7 miles
- Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll Built-up area 1 mile
- Menai Bridge Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Llandegfan Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Y Faenol Ward 2.6 miles
- Llanddaniel Fab Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Glyder Ward 2.7 miles
- Bangor Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Gaerwen Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Cwm Cadnant Parish 3 miles
- Dewi Ward 3 miles
- Canol Bangor Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Aethwy
LL60 6HF, LL61 5TX, LL59 5AL, LL59 5LL, LL59 5LW, LL60 6BB, LL59 5RP, LL59 5AN, LL59 5RX … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 56.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 80.3 miles
- Llanfairpwll Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Bangor 3.2 miles
Hotels in Aethwy Ad
Schools in Aethwy
- Ysgol David Hughes Secondary
- Ysgol Gynradd Llanfairpwll Primary
- Ysgol Gynradd y Borth Primary
Local points of interest
- Plas Newydd Country house 2.4 miles
- Treborth Estate 3.1 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 3.3 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 4.7 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 5 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 7.5 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 8.9 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 8.9 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 9.4 miles
- Llys Dulas Estate 10.6 miles
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 13.4 miles
- Aberconwy Abbey (Conwy, Wales) 1199-1283 Historic site 16 miles