Rhoscolyn
Parish in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.258, -4.586 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 27 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Rhoscolyn is a small coastal community on the south‑western tip of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, sitting on a low headland with a broad sandy beach, rocky skerries and sweeping views across the Irish Sea towards the Llŷn Peninsula. The coastline and nearby lanes are popular with walkers and birdwatchers, and the area’s dramatic sunsets and tidal flats give it a distinctly maritime character.
Locally there is a strong sense of history and identity: the tiny church and holy well dedicated to St Gwenfaen speak to an ancient religious heritage, while the community’s economy today mixes agriculture with holiday accommodation and small‑scale tourism. Its proximity to Holyhead means services and ferry connections are close by, but Rhoscolyn retains a quiet, village atmosphere and a long association with the sea.
Postcode districts covering Rhoscolyn
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Rhoscolyn Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Trearddur Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ynys Gybi Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llanfairyneubwll Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Valley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Caergeiliog Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Llanfair-yn-Neubwll Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Tref Cybi Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Bro'r Llynnoedd Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Rhosneigr Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holyhead Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Rhoscolyn
LL65 2DX, LL65 2NX, LL65 2PJ, LL65 2RQ, LL65 2PX, LL65 2RX, LL65 2PZ, LL65 2SJ, LL65 2NJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 71.9 miles115.7 km
- Manchester Airport 95.7 miles153.9 km
- Valley Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km
- Rhosneigr Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Rhoscolyn Ad
- Trearddur Bay Hotel 4 2.1 miles3.5 km
- The Anchorage Hotel 1 mile1.6 km
- The Valley Anglesey 2 miles3.3 km
- Holland Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
- The Boathouse Hotel 2 4.7 miles7.6 km
Schools in Rhoscolyn
- Ysgol Santes Gwenfaen Primary
Local points of interest
- Holyhead Marina Marina 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Cemlyn Estate 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 15.3 miles24.5 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Llanidan House Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Treborth Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Port Trevor Harbour 19.2 miles30.9 km