Mechell
Parish in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.387, -4.445 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 37 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Mechell is a small, decidedly rural community on the western side of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, centred on the village of Llanfechell. It’s dominated by rolling farmland, hedgerows and a scattering of hamlets, with agriculture - particularly livestock and dairy - still forming the backbone of the local economy, while a strong Welsh-speaking identity and active village life give it a close-knit social feel.
The area is layered with history: the village church links back to early medieval times and there are traces of much older prehistoric activity in the surrounding landscape. The low ridge of Mynydd Mechell is a notable local feature, offering wide views across the island and, on clear days, towards Snowdonia, which makes the district appealing to walkers and anyone interested in rural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Mechell
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Llanfechell Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Llanbadrig Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cemaes Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Tregele Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Talybolion Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Twrcelyn Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cylch-y-Garn Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rhos-y-bol Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Tref Alaw Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bull Bay Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Rhosybol Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Amlwch Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Mechell
LL66 0AA, LL68 0PS, LL68 0SD, LL68 0PP, LL68 0RH, LL68 0RB, LL68 0RY, LL68 0TA, LL65 4BB … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 65.9 miles106 km
- Manchester Airport 89.5 miles144 km
- Valley Railway Station 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Holyhead Railway Station 9.4 miles15.2 km
Hotels near Mechell Ad
- Lastra Farm Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Gwesty Gadlys Hotel 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Dinorben Arms Hotel 4.4 miles7.1 km
- The Trecastell Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Anchorage 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Holland Hotel 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Valley Anglesey 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Anchorage Hotel 9.9 miles16 km
- The Boathouse Hotel 2 9.6 miles15.4 km
Schools in Mechell
- Ysgol Gymuned Llanfechell Primary
Local points of interest
- Cemlyn Estate 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 5 miles8.1 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Holyhead Marina Marina 9.3 miles15 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Treborth Estate 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Llanidan House Estate 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 18.9 miles30.5 km