Llanfechell
Built-up area in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.393, -4.456 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SH 36 91 |
| Population: | 589 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Llanfechell is a small rural village on the northern interior of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, set among rolling farmland and lanes rather than on the coast. The surrounding landscape is rich with traces of earlier occupation - standing stones and other prehistoric features are common across this part of Anglesey - and the village acts as a peaceful base for walkers exploring the island’s hedgerows, lanes and nearby coastal cliffs.
Locally the community remains shaped by agriculture, particularly dairy and sheep farming, and by a strong Welsh-language cultural life centred on the parish church (dedicated to St Mechell) and community facilities. It’s a quiet place with traditional stone cottages and a history that feels very much rooted in the island’s rural and archaeological past, attracting visitors who want a low-key, historically interesting stop on Anglesey.
Postcode districts covering Llanfechell
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Mechell Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Cemaes Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llanbadrig Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Tregele Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Talybolion Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cylch-y-Garn Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Twrcelyn Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bull Bay Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Rhos-y-bol Built-up area 4 miles6.5 km
- Tref Alaw Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Rhosybol Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Amlwch Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
Example postcodes in Llanfechell
LL68 0RA, LL68 0RE, LL68 0SB, LL68 0SJ, LL68 0PT, LL68 0PU, LL68 0RY, LL68 0SA, LL68 0RB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 66.4 miles106.8 km
- Manchester Airport 89.9 miles144.8 km
- Valley Railway Station 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Holyhead Railway Station 9.3 miles15 km
Hotels near Llanfechell Ad
- Lastra Farm Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Gwesty Gadlys Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dinorben Arms Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Trecastell Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Anchorage 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Holland Hotel 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall 4 8 miles12.9 km
- The Valley Anglesey 8.7 miles14 km
- The Boathouse Hotel 2 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Anchorage Hotel 10 miles16 km
Schools in Llanfechell
- Ysgol Gymuned Llanfechell Primary
Local points of interest
- Cemlyn Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Holyhead Marina Marina 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Treborth Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Llanidan House Estate 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 19.5 miles31.3 km