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Major city · United Kingdom

Benllech

Give Benllech 2 nights as a beach base: sand and the coast path on day one, Beaumaris or South Stack on day two. A car makes it work; buses are thin.

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Benllech is a seaside village on the east coast of Anglesey, about 8 miles north of Menai Bridge on the A5025. Its Blue Flag beach and the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path are the reasons to come; the village itself is small, with a handful of cafés, a pub and mostly caravan parks and self-catering. Two nights covers the beach and one day trip. Without a car you are tied to the sparse bus timetable, so most visitors drive or base themselves here for a week of coast walking.

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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 (many places shut, weather wet and windy)
Airports
LPL · MAN · VLY
Nights
2
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 Benllech999 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance999
  • EU emergency number112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • 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 Benllech, 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 village café£2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerPint of ale£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
  • Budget bedHoliday caravan or cottage (up to 4), a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
  • Mid-range bedGuest-house or hotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedGuest-house or hotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)

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.

Benllech beach (Blue Flag sand)Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathRed Wharf BayCaravan and self-catering holidays
Airports
LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h by car via the A55 and Britannia Bridge; check onward bus connections.) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h 30 min by car; the long-haul option for north Wales.) · VLY Anglesey (Valley) (Small airfield near Holyhead; limited scheduled flights, check before relying on it.)

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

    10°C (50°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 Jan (16 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Benllech: 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

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

13 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Jun

17°C (63°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Jul

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Aug

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Sep

17°C (63°F)

11°C (52°F)

12 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

9°C (48°F)

15 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

6°C (43°F)

16 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

16 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

The village is walkable: beach, Square and coast path are within 10–15 minutes on foot. For everything else you need a car or the bus. Service 51 links Benllech with Llangefni and Moelfre; check the current Anglesey council timetable before planning around it. Driving is on the left, distances in miles.

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
Beaumarisgo

Door to door: About 40 min

A5025 then A545 via Menai Bridge, about 30 min by car

Castle, gaol and a proper waterfront; half a day.

South Stack

go

Door to door: About 1 h

A5025 then A5 and A55 to Holyhead, about 45 min by car

Cliff lighthouse and RSPB seabird cliffs; check opening before you go.

Menai Bridge

go

Door to door: About 30 min

A5025 south, about 20 min by car

Thomas Telford's suspension bridge and a good lunch stop.

Llangefni

caution

Door to door: About 35 min

Bus 51 or A5114 by car, about 25 min

Market town for supplies and the Oriel gallery; not a day in itself.

Holyhead

go

Door to door: About 50 min

A55 west, about 40 min by car

Ferries to Ireland and the Anglesey coast; pair with South Stack.

Rhosneigr

go

Door to door: About 45 min

A5025 then A4080, about 35 min by car

Windsurfing and a broad sandy bay on the west coast.

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllskip

Door to door: About 35 min

A5025 then A55, about 25 min by car

The sign and a shop; stop only if you are passing.

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.

Beach Road and the promenade

Steps from the sand and the coast path; sea-view guest houses and apartments.

The Square and village centre

Walk to shops, deli and cafés; a few minutes uphill from the beach.

Llanbedrgoch and Tynygongl

Inland hamlets 1–2 miles away; caravan parks and holiday cottages, car needed.

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
£45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
Mid
£75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guest-house or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × £110£220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £90£360
Car hire, one day, small car1 × £55£55
Bus day ticket on Anglesey2 × £6£12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£67
Trip total≈ £184 per person per day, bed included£734≈ US$1,000

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Anglesey excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea in a village café£2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Fish and chips£10–15 (≈ US$14–20)
Pint of ale£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
Car park, per day£3–6 (≈ US$4–8)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Benllech is a low-crime village and the main risks are environmental: strong currents and fast tides on the beach, slippery cliff-path sections, and narrow lanes with no pavement. Swim between the flags, tell someone your coast-path plan, and carry a charged phone.
  • Bus service is infrequent and some timetables have changed: check before you rely on it.
  • Dogs are restricted on parts of the beach in season: read the signs at the access points.
  • Coastal path sections can be muddy and exposed; wear grippy shoes and carry a windproof.
  • Many cafés and caravan parks close or run short hours outside Easter–October.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
999
EU emergency number
112
NHS non-urgent
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 emergency number112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies on Anglesey; the nearest consulates are in Manchester and the embassies are in London.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 51 Benllech → Llangefni: about £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) single, about 25 min (check)
  • Taxi Benllech → Menai Bridge: about £20–28 (≈ US$30–40) (check)
  • Car park at the beach: about £3–6 (≈ US$4–8) per day

Say or show

  • Helo — Hello (HEH-loh)
  • Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
  • Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
  • Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWR)
  • Ble mae'r traeth? — Where is the beach? (bleh mire TRYTH)
  • Iechyd da — Cheers (YEH-khid dah)

Welsh is spoken alongside English in the village; a few words go a long way.

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 Benllech. 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 (many places shut, weather wet and windy) · 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. 7 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 LPL and MAN: last train and bus options field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: beach and promenade, the Square, coast path east to Red Wharf Bay.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (beach access, coastal path, Beaumaris Castle, South Stack) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Tide and weather fixtures so beach and cliff days can go green or be swapped.

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