Benllech
Built-up area in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.321, -4.232 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 51 82 |
| Population: | 2,236 |
| Dialling code: | 01248 (Bangor) |
Benllech on the east coast of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales is a lively seaside village centred around a long sandy beach with dunes and a pleasant promenade. On clear days you can catch views across open water to Snowdonia, and the village sits within easy reach of other coastal spots such as Red Wharf Bay, making it a convenient base for exploring the island’s eastern shore.
Historically a small hamlet that expanded as a 20th‑century resort, Benllech now relies heavily on tourism, with holiday parks, cafés, shops and local services catering to families and visitors. It retains a strong sense of community and Welsh language culture, is linked to the Wales Coast Path, and offers a relaxed mix of holiday atmosphere and everyday village life.
Postcode districts covering Benllech
Most populated places nearby
- Colwyn Bay 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Bangor 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Llandudno 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Holyhead 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Lligwy Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Llaneugrad Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Moelfre Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Pentraeth Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Llanddyfnan Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Llanddona Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Penmynydd Parish 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Llaneilian Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Llangefni Built-up area 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Penysarn Built-up area 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Cwm Cadnant Parish 5.9 miles9.5 km
Example postcodes in Benllech
LL74 8AD, LL74 8UJ, LL74 8SX, LL74 8SQ, LL74 8SD, LL74 8TN, LL74 8TX, LL74 8SP, LL74 8TP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 57 miles91.8 km
- Manchester Airport 80.8 miles130 km
- Llanfairpwll Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
- Bangor 7.9 miles12.7 km
Hotels near Benllech Ad
- Lastra Farm Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Garden Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Bishopsgate House Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel & Restaurant Ltd 3 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Bold Arms 7 miles11.2 km
- Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Nomi Rooms and Restaurant 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Slate 9.3 miles15 km
- Dinorben Arms Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Benllech
- Ysgol Goronwy Owen Primary
Local points of interest
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 3 miles4.9 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Treborth Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 9 miles14.6 km
- Llanidan House Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 13 miles20.9 km
- Cemlyn Estate 13 miles20.9 km
- Carneddau Mountains 13.5 miles21.8 km
- National Slate Museum Museum 14.7 miles23.6 km