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in the county of Isle of Anglesey

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About Penmon

Penmon is a typical Anglesey village with great views towards Llandudno and Snowdonia. It is best known for the romantic ruins of Penmon Priory and Dovecot which date from around the 13th century.

Out at sea is the well known seabird sanctuary Puffin Island, this has 12 species of seabirds and a colony of seals. It also has the visible remains of a Norman church. Very little is known about the island's history save for the fact that it is believed to have been the home of a hermit in the year 540.

Watching over the waters between Penmon and Puffin Island is the lighthouse built following the tragic loss of the steamship Rothesay Castle in 1831 when passengers and crew lost their lives. The lighthouse, built upon the stony pebbles of the beach is singularly atmospheric, capturing the imagination of everyone, particularly when lit against the night-time sky.

From nearby Beaumaris there are pleasure boat cruises round Puffin Island and the Menai Straits. This is one of the best ways to appreciate the stunning shoreline scenery and the panorama of the island.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Penmon

Trywn Du Lighthouse	(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)	Pictures
Beaumaris Castle	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Penrhyn Castle	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Great Orme Country Park	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Conwy Suspension Bridge	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Conwy Castle	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bodnant Garden	(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Point Lynas Lighthouse	(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Padarn Country Park	(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Welsh Mountain Zoo	(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
The National Slate Museum	(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Dolbadarn Castle	(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Snowdonia	(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Caernarfon Castle	(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Dolwyddelan Castle	(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Penmon

Conwy, in the county of Gwynedd (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E)
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Llanberis, in the county of Gwynedd (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)
This lovely old Welsh town occupies a stunningly beautiful setting within the landscape of the Snowdonia National Park.
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Nearby travel help

Llanfairfechan Station	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE)
Penmaenmawr Station	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE)
M53 Junction 2	(40.8 miles, 65.6 km, direction E)
M53 Junction 3	(41.2 miles, 66.3 km, direction E)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(50.0 miles, 80.5 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport	(53.3 miles, 85.8 km, direction NE)
Penmon to London	(207.6 miles, 334.0 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Penmon

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Penmon center
The Bulkeley Hotel	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW)
Bishopsgate House Hotel	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SW)
Abbeyfield Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S)
The Sandringham Hotel	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction E)
Penn-Sarne Holiday Flats	(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction E)
The Grand Ash	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
Lindens Hotel	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
The Chelsea Hotel	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
Jenivore Hotel (Non-Smoking)	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
Westbourne Hotel	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
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