Penysarn
Built-up area in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.388, -4.317 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 46 90 |
| Population: | 595 |
Penysarn is a small village on the north‑eastern side of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, situated close to the ochre slopes and copper spoil heaps of Parys Mountain and within easy reach of the harbour town of Amlwch. The local landscape mixes dramatic mining remains with coastal paths and farmland, giving the area a distinctive, rugged character.
It grew up as a mining settlement in the 18th–19th centuries and still reflects that industrial heritage alongside a predominantly Welsh‑speaking, close‑knit community; today the village economy blends agriculture, local services and modest tourism from walkers and geology enthusiasts. Visitors often appreciate Penysarn for its quiet village feel and direct access to one of the most unusual post‑industrial landscapes in the region.
Postcode districts covering Penysarn
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Llaneilian Parish 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Amlwch Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Rhos-y-bol Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Twrcelyn Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Rhosybol Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bull Bay Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Moelfre Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Llaneugrad Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Llanerchymedd Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Llannerch-y-medd Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Mechell Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Llanbadrig Parish 5.6 miles9 km
Example postcodes in Penysarn
LL69 9YH, LL69 9AJ, LL69 9YR, LL69 9YG, LL69 9BJ, LL69 9AB, LL69 9UN, LL69 9BZ, LL69 9YP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.6 miles97.5 km
- Manchester Airport 84.2 miles135.5 km
- Llanfairpwll Railway Station 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Valley Railway Station 12.6 miles20.3 km
Hotels near Penysarn Ad
- Lastra Farm Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dinorben Arms Hotel 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gwesty Gadlys Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Trecastell Hotel 3 3 miles4.8 km
- The Anchorage 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Bull Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Penysarn
- Ysgol Penysarn Primary
Local points of interest
- Llys Dulas Estate 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 3 miles4.8 km
- Cemlyn Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Holyhead Marina Marina 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Treborth Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Llanidan House Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Carneddau Mountains 19.3 miles31.1 km