Towns & cities · North Wales
Deiniolen
Deiniolen — village in Gwynedd, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cei Llydan · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Deiniolen in North Wales, the nearest railway station is Cei Llydan, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LL55 3HL.
About
Deiniolen is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,909 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 53.1460°, -4.1210°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Deiniolen (; Welsh: [dɛinɪˈɔlɛn]; ) is a village in Gwynedd, Wales, at the foot of Elidir Fawr, in Llanddeiniolen Community. Deiniolen has views over Caernarfon (7 miles (11 km) away) and on a clear day, Holyhead Mountain and occasionally the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland, can be seen. The population of the electoral ward was 1,909 as of 2011, including nearby Dinorwig, with 81.2% of the population speaking Welsh. The community, Llanddeiniolen, has a population of 5,072 as of the 2011 census, the third-largest in Gwynedd. Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Gynfi provides Welsh-medium education for children between 3 and 11 years in the village. The slate industry was an important employer in Deiniolen until the closure of Dinorwig Quarry in 1969.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1460, -4.1210
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanddeiniolen
- Postcode
- LL55 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Population
- 1,909
- Nearest railway station
- Cei Llydan — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2173658 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Deiniolen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eglwys Crist Llandinorwig (geograph 1955757).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Eglwys Crist (Christ Church), Llandinorwig
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Tŷ-uchaf-ffordd
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Deiniolen War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Clwt-y-bont
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Pen y Bigil
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Moel Rhiwen
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Dinorwig Lodge
Hostels · 1.3 km
Dinorwig
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Dinorwic
Villages · 1.4 km
Parc Drysgol
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Jesse James Bunkhouse
Hostels · 1.8 km
Deiniolen is a town in North Wales offering a variety of local sights. Visitors can explore historic sites such as Eglwys Christ in Llandinorwig and St Michael's Church in Llanrug. The area also features the nearby Llyn Ogwen reservoir and Penrhyn Quarry for those interested in the landscape.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,909
- Constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Things to see in Deiniolen
128 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Deiniolen →
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Bryn Bras Castle
Bryn Bras Castle — grade II* listed country house in Gwynedd, Wales.
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Carnedd Llewelyn
Carnedd Llewelyn — mountain (1064m) in Gwynedd, Wales.
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📷 3Quarries · North Wales
Cwm Eigiau quarry
Cwm Eigiau quarry — Slate quarry in the Cwm Eigiau valley, Caerhun, Conwy County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Ffynnon Lloer
Ffynnon Lloer — lake in Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK.
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Ffynnon Llugwy
Ffynnon Llugwy — lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
Llyn Llyffant
Llyn Llyffant — lake in Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK.
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales
Marchlyn Bach
Marchlyn Bach — reservoir lake near Deinolen, Gwynedd, Wales.
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📷 3Quarries · North Wales
Pantdreiniog quarry
Pantdreiniog quarry — Slate quarry in the town of Bethesda, Wales, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
Eglwys Crist (Christ Church), Llandinorwig
Eglwys Crist (Christ Church), Llandinorwig — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North Wales
Tŷ-uchaf-ffordd
Tŷ-uchaf-ffordd — a historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Deiniolen War Memorial
Deiniolen War Memorial — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · North Wales
Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi
Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
Clwt-y-bont
Clwt-y-bont — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North Wales
Pen y Bigil
Pen y Bigil — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 327 m.
Where to eat & stay near Deiniolen
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North Wales
Dinorwig Lodge
Dinorwig Lodge — a hostel in wales north.
📷 5Hostels · North Wales
Jesse James Bunkhouse
Jesse James Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales north.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Llanberis Touring Park
Llanberis Touring Park — a caravan park in wales north.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
Tafarn Tryfan
Tafarn Tryfan — a restaurant in wales north.
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Llangernyw — village and community in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Deiniolen?
- Deiniolen is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 3HL), in the parish of Llanddeiniolen.
- What is Deiniolen?
- Deiniolen — village in Gwynedd, Wales.
- How do I get to Deiniolen?
- The nearest railway station is Cei Llydan, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 3HL.
- Is Deiniolen free to visit?
- Yes, Deiniolen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Deiniolen?
- The nearest railway station is Cei Llydan, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 3HL.