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 miles
- Bangor 4.6 miles
- Llandudno 16.4 miles
- Holyhead 17.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pentraeth Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Penmynydd Parish 2.5 miles
- Aethwy Ward 2.7 miles
- Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf Parish 2.9 miles
- Lligwy Ward 2.9 miles
- Cwm Cadnant Parish 3.2 miles
- Benllech Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Llanddona Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Llandegfan Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Menai Bridge Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Llanddyfnan Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Pentraeth
LL75 8PZ, LL75 8UW, LL75 8DJ, LL75 8DX, LL75 8AX, LL75 8EQ, LL75 8YH, LL75 8HA, LL75 8UL … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 56.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 80.2 miles
- Llanfairpwll Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Bangor 4.9 miles
Hotels near Pentraeth Ad
- The Management Centre 4 4.6 miles
- Chateau Rhianfa 5 3.8 miles
- The Bulkeley Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- California Inn 3.6 miles
- Victoria Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Bull Hotel 4.3 miles
- Ty glyndwr Hotel Bangor 3 4.9 miles
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall & Spa 4 5.1 miles
- Nomi Rooms & Restaurant 2 4.6 miles
- Anglesey Arms Hotel 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Pentraeth
- Ysgol Gymuned Pentraeth Primary
Local points of interest
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 4.9 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 5.1 miles
- Treborth Estate 5.6 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 6.2 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 6.3 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 7.6 miles
- Llys Dulas Estate 8 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 10 miles
- Carneddau Mountains 10.9 miles
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 10.9 miles
- National Slate Museum Museum 11.4 miles
- Cemlyn Estate 15.3 miles