Historic churches · North Wales
Penygroes, Gwynedd
Penygroes (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌpɛnəˈɡroːɨs] ) is a village in Gwynedd, Wales. The village is located to the south of Caernarfon, and north of Porthmadog, by the A487 road. Penygroes' population sta
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Penygroes (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌpɛnəˈɡroːɨs] ) is a village in Gwynedd, Wales. The village is located to the south of Caernarfon, and north of Porthmadog, by the A487 road. Penygroes' population stands at 1,793 at the 2011 census, of which 88% are Welsh-speaking, making it one of the most predominantly Welsh-speaking areas of the country. The population of Llanllyfni community, which includes Penygroes and Llanllyfni village, which practically adjoins Penygroes, plus Talysarn, is 4,135 according to the 2011 census.
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Penygroes (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌpɛnəˈɡroːɨs] ) is a village in Gwynedd, Wales. The village is located to the south of Caernarfon, and north of Porthmadog, by the A487 road. Penygroes' population stands at 1,793 at the 2011 census, of which 88% are Welsh-speaking, making it one of the most predominantly Welsh-speaking areas of the country. The population of Llanllyfni community, which includes Penygroes and Llanllyfni village, which practically adjoins Penygroes, plus Talysarn, is 4,135 according to the 2011 census.
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Background
History
Penygroes is located in the former slate quarrying area of Dyffryn Nantlle, although most of the quarries are now closed down. However, it remains the valley's main shopping and administrative centre. Its biggest employer was a paper-converting plant producing hand tissues and toilet rolls. It lies in the community of Llanllyfni, and nearby villages are Llanllyfni, Carmel, Talysarn, Nantlle, Tanrallt, Nebo, and Groeslon. It is the site of Nantlle Vale F.C., which used to be managed by the professional wrestler and promoter Orig Williams, better known by his ring name of "El Bandito". The club's former social complex has in recent years been demolished, and a new police station now occupies…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0531, -4.2833
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanllyfni
- Postcode
- LL54 6LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- wikipedia: Penygroes, Gwynedd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penygroes, Gwynedd?
- Penygroes, Gwynedd is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL54 6LR), in the parish of Llanllyfni.
- Is Penygroes, Gwynedd free to visit?
- Yes, Penygroes, Gwynedd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penygroes, Gwynedd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL54 6LR. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.