Bryn Pydew

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Bryn Pydew
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Bryn Pydew village
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Bryn Pydew
Location within Conwy
Population451 (2011)
Community
  • Conwy
Principal area
Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town CONWY
Postcode district LL31
Dialling code 01492
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53°17′46″N3°47′24″W / 53.296°N 3.790°W / 53.296; -3.790 Coordinates: 53°17′46″N3°47′24″W / 53.296°N 3.790°W / 53.296; -3.790

Bryn Pydew is a small settlement to the east of Llandudno Junction in North Wales. The limestone hill of Bryn Pydew reaches 128 metres (420 feet) above sea level. The population is around 451 people. [1] Bodysgallen Hall is nearby.

Bryn Pydew is home to one of the 36 sites of the North Wales Wildlife Trust, in addition to the nearby Marl Hall Woods. [2]

Transport

Bryn Pydew used to have a daily scheduled bus service for many years. The village is now only served by buses three times per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, operating on request only. [3]

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References

  1. UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Bryn Pydew statistics (W38000149)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  2. "Marl Hall Woods - Visiting Woods".
  3. "Parliamentary career for Guto Bebb - MPS and Lords - UK Parliament".