More land from Glynllifon estate has been put up for sale(Image: Carter Jonas )
A further 400 acres of Gwynedd farmland has been launched for sale this week as Lord Newborough continues the disposal of his Glynllifon Estate.
Lord Newborough, who also owns land in Shropshire as well as the 12,500-acre Rhug estate in Denbighshire, said he hopes the sell-off will create new opportunities for farmers – while allowing the estate to focus resources on its core base near Corwen.
In-hand farmland and whole farms – which are let – form part of the second phase of the sale, being handled by national property consultancy Carter Jonas.
It is the first time in more than three centuries that the estate has been made available. In all, 901 acres are now on the market as a whole with a guide price of £10.9m, but with individual lots also offered.
Lord Newborough said: “Agricultural land of this quality and scale in the Llŷn Peninsula rarely comes to market, and I would encourage anyone with ambitions in farming to look seriously at what is on offer here.
“Making more of Glynllifon available is about creating genuine pathways for the next generation of farmers and land-based businesses to begin, develop, and thrive. Offering a mix of whole farms, tenanted holdings, and smaller parcels of pasture means there is something accessible for a wide range of buyers, from those looking to expand significantly to those taking their first step.
“For us, it also allows Rhug to refocus its investment where it matters most. This is ultimately about the future of farming in North Wales, and giving others the chance to take something exceptional forward.”
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Ty Mawr – a 265-acre livestock farm near Caernarfon with two houses and buildings – and 180 acres of pasture at Tyn Llan, made up the bulk of the first phase of the sale in November 2025.
The remainder of Glynllifon’s assets are now available, with the two most significant investment opportunities being Maes Mawr and Caerloda – two farms let on long-term Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies to sitting tenants.
Caerloda Farm is the largest of the two, with 130 acres of mixed productive grassland and lower pastures suitable for cropping and livestock grazing. It includes a range of traditional stone buildings and a detached farmhouse, which is occupied by the sitting tenant on a first-succession tenancy.
Similarly, Maes Mawr Farm is let and also occupies a coastal location. It has 100 acres, a farmhouse, and a range of traditional and modern agricultural buildings.
Opportunities for farmers to acquire land to take in hand immediately come in the form of several blocks of pasture.
The sale includes 137 acres of easily accessible grassland near Caernarfon which has a water supply and is stockproof. A further 42 acres of pasture – which has potential for arable production – is available nearby in a separate lot.
Land at Bachwen offers 48 acres of productive grassland in eight good-sized fields.
Carter Jonas Partner, Hugh O’Donnell, from the firm’s Bangor office, said: “The Estate has retained a broad range of mineral rights across the region which again can offer a potential diversified income stream to any new owner.”
