Pentraeth
Parish in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.276, -4.212 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 52 77 |
| Population: | 557 |
| Dialling code: | 01248 (Bangor) |
Pentraeth sits on the gentle eastern shore of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, a compact rural parish that fringes the wide sweep of Red Wharf Bay. The landscape mixes low-lying saltmarshes, dunes and arable farmland, giving easy coastal walks and good opportunities for birdwatching; the name Pentraeth hints at its beachside origins and the village has long been shaped by sea and soil.
Historically rooted in agriculture with a modest fishing tradition, the parish retains a close-knit community feel with a village hall, pub and local services that support both residents and seasonal visitors. Tourism and holiday accommodation now supplement the local economy, while road links such as the A5025 keep the parish connected to larger Anglesey towns and to attractions across the island.
Postcode districts covering Pentraeth
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Bangor 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Llandudno 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Holyhead 17.3 miles27.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Pentraeth Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Penmynydd Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Aethwy Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Lligwy Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Cwm Cadnant Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Benllech Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Llanddona Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Llandegfan Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Menai Bridge Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llanddyfnan Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Pentraeth
LL75 8YA, LL75 8PQ, LL75 8YY, LL75 8HJ, LL75 8UN, LL75 8NH, LL75 8YE, LL75 8BQ, LL75 8DJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 56.4 miles90.8 km
- Manchester Airport 80.2 miles129 km
- Llanfairpwll Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bangor 4.9 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Pentraeth Ad
- Garden Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Bishopsgate House Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Bold Arms 5 miles8.1 km
- Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel & Restaurant Ltd 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Nomi Rooms and Restaurant 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Slate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall 4 5 miles8 km
- The Liverpool Arms Hotel 5 miles8 km
- The Bulkeley Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
Schools in Pentraeth
- Ysgol Gymuned Pentraeth Primary
Local points of interest
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Treborth Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Llanidan House Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Carneddau Mountains 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles17.6 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cemlyn Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km