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 miles
- Cylch-y-Garn Parish 3 miles
- Tref Alaw Parish 3.6 miles
- Talybolion Ward 3.7 miles
- Bodedern Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Valley Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Tref Cybi Ward 4 miles
- Bro'r Llynnoedd Ward 4.2 miles
- Holyhead Built-up area 4.3 miles
- Parc a'r Mynydd Ward 4.6 miles
- Caergeiliog Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Llanfechell Built-up area 5 miles
Example postcodes in Llanfaethlu
LL65 4PB, LL65 4PH, LL65 4NP, LL65 4HD, LL65 4HH, LL65 4HB, LL65 4YW, LL65 4PG, LL65 4DY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 69.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 93.6 miles
- Holyhead Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Valley Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Llanfaethlu Ad
- Holland Hotel 2.2 miles
- Trearddur Bay Hotel 4 5.3 miles
- The Valley Hotel, Anglesey 4.2 miles
- Travelodge Holyhead 3 4.4 miles
- Boathouse Hotel 4.5 miles
- Premier Inn Holyhead 3 4.5 miles
- Boathouse Hotel 2 4.5 miles
- Gwesty Gadlys Hotel 4 6.6 miles
- The Anchorage Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Tan Y Cytiau 5 6.3 miles
Schools in Llanfaethlu
- Rhyd y Llan Primary
Local points of interest
- Holyhead Marina Marina 4.3 miles
- Cemlyn Estate 4.6 miles
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 10.1 miles
- Llys Dulas Estate 11.1 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 11.8 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 16.7 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 17.7 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 18.4 miles
- Treborth Estate 18.5 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 18.9 miles