Penrhyndeudraeth, Community and administrative division in Gwynedd, Wales
Penrhyndeudraeth sits at the mouth of River Dwyryd, surrounded by mountains and positioned three miles east of Porthmadog on the A487 road.
David Williams transformed the area in the mid-19th century by draining a marsh and developing it into a commercial center with wide streets.
The town maintains a strong Welsh language presence with 76 percent of residents speaking Welsh and regularly organizing traditional eisteddfod competitions.
The town connects to major routes through the A487 and A4085 roads, while the Grade II listed Pont Briwet bridge spans across Afon Dwyryd.
The Patent Safety Guncotton Company established the first explosives factory in 1865, which later became HM Factory Penrhyndeudraeth during both World Wars.
Location: Gwynedd
GPS coordinates: 52.92981,-4.06630
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
Ffestiniog Railway
4.1 km
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
4.1 km
Portmeirion Hotel Including Revetment, Balustrade and Sculptures to the Upper Terrace
3 km
Castell Deudraeth
2.3 km
Pont Briwet
950 m
Ynys Gifftan
2.2 km
Campanile
2.8 km
Portmeirion Town Hall
2.9 km
Gwaith Powdwr
835 m
Plas Penrhyn
2.4 km
The Cob
3.8 km
Ty'n y Berllan
1.2 km
Plas Tan-yr-allt
4.8 km
St Tecwyn's Church
2.4 km
Maritime Museum
4.3 km
Salem Welsh Independent Chapel
4.3 km
Capel y Garth
4.4 km
HSBC Bank
4.3 km
St John's Church
4.7 km
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
4.5 km
Observatory Tower
3.1 km
Gates, gate piers and flanking walls at S entrance to church of St John
4.7 km
Statue of Buddha
2.8 km
Neptune
2.9 km
The Ship
4.4 km
St Cyngar's Church
5 km
Statue of Nelson
3.1 km
Monument in Battery Square
2.8 kmReviews
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