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 miles
- Llanbadrig Parish 1.7 miles
- Cemaes Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Tregele Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Talybolion Ward 2.4 miles
- Twrcelyn Ward 2.8 miles
- Cylch-y-Garn Parish 3.4 miles
- Rhos-y-bol Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Tref Alaw Parish 3.8 miles
- Bull Bay Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Rhosybol Parish 4 miles
- Amlwch Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Mechell
LL66 0AE, LL66 0AS, LL68 0PT, LL68 0SB, LL68 0TH, LL67 0DU, LL68 0RT, LL68 0SJ, LL68 0RH … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 65.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 89.5 miles
- Valley Railway Station 8.8 miles
- Holyhead Railway Station 9.4 miles
Hotels near Mechell Ad
- Lastra Farm Hotel 4 3.6 miles
- Gwesty Gadlys Hotel 4 2 miles
- Dinorben Arms Hotel 4.4 miles
- The Trecastell Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Holland Hotel 6.3 miles
- Tre-Ysgawen Hall 4 7.4 miles
- The Valley Anglesey 8.6 miles
- The Boathouse Hotel 2 9.6 miles
Schools in Mechell
- Ysgol Gymuned Llanfechell Primary
Local points of interest
- Cemlyn Estate 3.1 miles
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 5 miles
- Llys Dulas Estate 6.7 miles
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 7.8 miles
- Holyhead Marina Marina 9.3 miles
- Plas Newydd Country house 15.9 miles
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 17.2 miles
- Treborth Estate 17.3 miles
- Llanidan House Estate 17.6 miles
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 18.5 miles
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 18.9 miles