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Major city · United Kingdom

Amlwch

Skip as a base unless you want the coast path and quiet: 1 night, or a half-day stop for the Copper Kingdom Centre on the A5025.

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Amlwch is the northernmost town in Wales, a former copper-mining and shipping port on the north coast of Anglesey. It is not a polished resort: the draw is industrial history, the Copper Kingdom Centre, the clifftop at Point Lynas and easy access to the Anglesey coast path. Most travellers pass through on the A5025 between Moelfre and Cemaes, or use it as a quiet one-night stop while touring the island by car.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (wet, windy, many places shut)
Airports
VLY · LPL · MAN
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Amlwch999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)112
  • NHS non-urgent advice111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Amlwch, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerPint of beer£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Metro or bus rideLocal bus single fare£2–4 (≈ US$3–6) (check)
  • Museum or sight ticketCopper Kingdom Centre entrycheck
  • Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse or pub double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse or pub double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £130 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Copper Kingdom CentreParys Mountain copper minesPoint Lynas and the north Anglesey coast pathNorthernmost town in Wales
Airports
VLY Anglesey Airport (Valley) (Small regional airport; limited scheduled service, check before relying on it) · LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h by car via the A55 and Britannia Bridge) · MAN Manchester (About 2.5 h by car; the main long-haul option for north Wales)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Nov (17 rain days), driest May (11). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Amlwch: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

16 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

14 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

11 rd

Jun

17°C (63°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jul

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Aug

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

13 rd

Sep

17°C (63°F)

11°C (52°F)

13 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

9°C (48°F)

16 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

6°C (43°F)

17 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

17 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical way to see the coast and Parys Mountain; the A5025 runs through town. Local buses link Amlwch with the rest of Anglesey and Bangor, but services are infrequent and thin on Sundays — check the current timetable before planning around them. The town itself is small enough to walk.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Parys Mountain

go

Door to door: About 30 min by car

Drive or walk about 3 km (1.9 mi) south of town on signed lanes

Copper-coloured industrial landscape; uneven ground, wear proper shoes.

Cemaes Bay

go

Door to door: About 15 min by car

A5025 west, about 10 km (6.2 mi)

Small harbour village; combine with the coast path.

Moelfre

go

Door to door: About 20 min by car

A5025 south, about 15 km (9.3 mi)

Lifeboat station and coastal walks.

Holyhead and South Stack

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min by car

A5025 then A55 west

Ferry port and cliff-top lighthouse; a full day if you add South Stack.

Beaumarisgo

Door to door: About 45 min by car

A5025 south then A545

Castle and Georgian streets; better as a half-day from a Menai base.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Amlwch town

Small guesthouses and pubs; walkable to the Copper Kingdom Centre and the harbour.

Bull Bay (Porth Llechog)

About 2 km (1.2 mi) north; seafront hotel and holiday lets, quieter.

Rural farm stays along the A5025

Between Amlwch and Cemaes; car needed for everything.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
High
£110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse or pub double room1 × 1 night × £110£110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80£160
Car hire, one day, small car1 × £45 · check£45
Local bus day ticket2 × £6 · check£12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£35
Trip total≈ £191 per person per day, bed included£382≈ US$550

2026 estimate in pounds; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Pint of beer£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
Fish and chips£10–14 (≈ US$14–19)
Copper Kingdom Centre entrycheck
Local bus single fare£2–4 (≈ US$3–6) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Amlwch is a quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are coastal weather, uneven ground at Parys Mountain and unlit lanes at night. Standard UK precautions apply.
  • Bus services are infrequent and sparse on Sundays; check times before you commit.
  • Coastal paths and clifftop sections near Point Lynas are exposed; wind and wet rock are the real hazards.
  • Many cafés, pubs and attractions run reduced hours or close outside the summer season.
  • Parys Mountain is an industrial landscape with uneven ground and old workings: stay on marked paths.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)
112
NHS non-urgent advice
111
Police non-urgent
101

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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • EU-wide emergency112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Amlwch; the nearest consulates and the US embassy are in London. For urgent help, call 999.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Amlwch → Bangor: about £5–7 (≈ US$7–10), roughly 1 h (check)
  • Taxi Amlwch → Holyhead: about £35–50 (≈ US$50–70) (check)
  • Car hire, one day: from about £45 (≈ US$60) (check)

Say or show

  • Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
  • Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
  • Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWER)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ooch un thah)
  • Ble mae'r toiled? — Where is the toilet? (bleh myr TOY-led)
  • Faint yw e? — How much is it? (fynt yoo eh)

Welsh is widely spoken on Anglesey; English is understood everywhere.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amlwch. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, windy, many places shut) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for the north Anglesey approach: last bus and taxi fallback from Bangor and Holyhead, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Amlwch harbour and Copper Kingdom, Bull Bay, Point Lynas, Parys Mountain.
  3. Place pages with verified opening seasons (Copper Kingdom Centre, Parys Mountain, Point Lynas) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Weather and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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