Bull Bay (Porthllechog)
Built-up area in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.42, -4.371 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 42 94 |
| Population: | 290 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Bull Bay is a small, low-key coastal village on the north coast of the Isle of Anglesey, tucked between rocky headlands with a pebbly beach and sweeping views across the Irish Sea. The shore is a mix of rock pools and shelly sand, favoured by walkers on the coastal path and by people looking for quiet wildlife-watching - you can often spot seabirds and the occasional seal close to shore.
Historically the area is tied into Anglesey’s industrial past, being not far from the mining and smelting landscape around Amlwch and Parys Mountain, and remnants of that period can still be felt in local place names and stories. Today the village has a small local community and a modest tourism trade - holiday cottages, fishermen and day visitors keep things alive while the overall character remains peaceful and slightly remote.
Postcode districts covering Bull Bay
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Amlwch Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Twrcelyn Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Penysarn Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Llanbadrig Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cemaes Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Llaneilian Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Rhos-y-bol Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Mechell Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llanfechell Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Rhosybol Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Tregele Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Talybolion Ward 5.8 miles9.4 km
Example postcodes in Bull Bay
LL68 9SP, LL68 9SF, LL68 9SU, LL68 9SN, LL68 9BF, LL68 9SD, LL68 9TE, LL68 9SG, LL68 9ST … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 63 miles101.4 km
- Manchester Airport 86.5 miles139.2 km
- Valley Railway Station 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Holyhead Railway Station 13.2 miles21.3 km
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Local points of interest
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Cemlyn Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Holyhead Marina Marina 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 16.8 miles27 km
- Treborth Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Llanidan House Estate 18.4 miles29.7 km