Valley (Y Fali)
Built-up area in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.287, -4.565 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 29 79 |
| Population: | 2,361 |
| Dialling code: | 01407 (Holyhead) |
Valley is a small village on the northwest of the Isle of Anglesey, a few miles from the transport hub of Holyhead. It sits beside coastal wetlands and reserves that attract birdwatchers and walkers, and the landscape is a mix of low-lying marsh, dune-backed beaches and agricultural land. The village is notable for RAF Valley, the island’s main military airfield, which also supports a modest civilian terminal often used for short flights across to Dublin, so aviation and related services play a big part in the local economy.
Socially and culturally Valley reflects the strong Welsh-speaking traditions of Anglesey, with a community oriented around farming, tourism and the airbase; local life is quietly shaped by the rhythms of training exercises, bird migration and seasonal visitors. The wider island has deep historic roots - Anglesey was a significant centre in pre‑Roman Wales - so Valley combines a rural, maritime character with links to both contemporary transport and long-standing Welsh culture.
Postcode districts covering Valley
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Caergeiliog Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bro'r Llynnoedd Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Llanfair-yn-Neubwll Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Trearddur Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Tref Cybi Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Llanfairyneubwll Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bodedern Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Llanfachraeth Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Ynys Gybi Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Rhoscolyn Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Holyhead Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Valley
LL65 3DN, LL65 3FP, LL65 3EG, LL65 3AY, LL65 3DW, LL65 3EA, LL65 3BL, LL65 3BW, LL65 3BN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 70.9 miles114 km
- Manchester Airport 94.6 miles152.3 km
- Valley Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Holyhead Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Valley Ad
- The Valley Anglesey 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Trearddur Bay Hotel 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Holland Hotel 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Anchorage Hotel 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Boathouse Hotel 2 3.9 miles6.3 km
Schools in Valley
- Ysgol Gymuned y Fali Primary
Local points of interest
- Holyhead Marina Marina 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cemlyn Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Amlwch Harbour Harbour 13.1 miles21 km
- Llys Dulas Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Traeth Lligwy Beach 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Plas Newydd Country house 15.5 miles25 km
- Llanidan House Estate 16 miles25.8 km
- Caernarfon Town FC Stadium 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Treborth Estate 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Farrar Road stadium Stadium 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Penrhyn Castle Estate 19.8 miles31.9 km