Llanfaethlu
Parish in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.343, -4.545 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 30 85 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Llanfaethlu sits on the north-western coast of Isle of Anglesey in Wales, a small, windswept community of farmland, coastal cliffs and secluded bays. The area is valued for its dramatic coastal scenery and wildlife; nearby Cemlyn Bay with its salt lagoon and tern colony is a draw for birdwatchers, while footpaths across headlands make it popular with walkers seeking quieter coastal views away from the busier south of the island.
Locally the focus remains agricultural, with tourism and outdoor recreation supplementing the economy, and a strong Welsh-language cultural life evident in village events and chapel traditions. Historic touches, such as the medieval church dedicated to St Maethlu and scattered ancient field patterns, give a sense of long continuity, while the small, close-knit community maintains a low-key, rural character.
Postcode districts covering Llanfaethlu
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Llanfachraeth Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cylch-y-Garn Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Tref Alaw Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Talybolion Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Bodedern Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Valley Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Tref Cybi Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Bro'r Llynnoedd Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Holyhead Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Parc a'r Mynydd Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Caergeiliog Built-up area 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Llanfechell Built-up area 5 miles8.1 km
Example postcodes in Llanfaethlu
LL65 4YN, LL65 4NU, LL65 4NT, LL65 4PF, LL65 4YH, LL65 4PA, LL65 4HH, LL65 4YE, LL65 4NP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 69.9 miles112.5 km
- Manchester Airport 93.6 miles150.7 km
- Holyhead Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Valley Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
Hotels near Llanfaethlu Ad
- Holland Hotel 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lastra Farm Hotel 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Gwesty Gadlys Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Trearddur Bay Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Valley Anglesey 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Boathouse Hotel 2 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Anchorage Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Dinorben Arms Hotel 9.4 miles15.2 km
- The Trecastell Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Llanfaethlu
- Rhyd y Llan Primary
Local points of interest
- Holyhead Marina Marina 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Cemlyn Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 11.8 miles19 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Llanidan House Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Treborth Estate 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 18.9 miles30.4 km