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Moelfre
Stay 1–2 nights if you want a quiet Anglesey coast base with coastal walking; skip it as a day trip unless you have a car.
Moelfre is a small east-coast village on Anglesey, once a fishing and lifeboat community, with a rocky shore, a working RNLI station and easy access to Lligwy Beach and the prehistoric site at Din Lligwy. It suits travellers who already have a car and want a low-key coastal base rather than a resort.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, windy, many places closed)
- Airports
- LPL · MAN · VLY
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Moelfre999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Moelfre, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyMoelfre is a quiet, low-crime village.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h by car via the A55 and Britannia Bridge.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to reach Moelfre and the surrounding sites; the A5108 links it to Benllech and the A5025.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedSelf-catering cottage or caravan (up to 4), a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
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.
- Airports
- LPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h by car via the A55 and Britannia Bridge.) · MAN Manchester (About 2 h 30 min by car; rail connections to Holyhead via Chester.) · VLY Anglesey (Valley) (Small airfield near Holyhead; limited scheduled service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Nov (17 rain days), driest May (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moelfre: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
16 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
17 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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 reach Moelfre and the surrounding sites; the A5108 links it to Benllech and the A5025. Bus 51 runs between Llangefni and Benllech, so check the current timetable if you are going without a car. Once in the village, everything is on foot.
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: 20–40 min
Drive or walk the coast path from Moelfre, about 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi)Drive or walk the coast path from Moelfre, about 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km)
Beach plus a Neolithic, Roman and medieval site in one cluster.
Benllech
goDoor to door: 10–15 min
A5108 south, or bus 51
Larger beach and more shops and cafés.
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive via the A5025 and A545
Castle, pier and Georgian streets; a half day.
Holyhead and South Stack
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Drive via the A55
Ferry port and clifftop lighthouse; check opening times for South Stack.
Llangefni
cautionDoor to door: About 25–35 min
Bus 51 or drive
Market town and county base; useful for shopping rather than sightseeing.
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.
Moelfre village
Walkable to the harbour, lifeboat station and coast path; limited rooms, book ahead in summer.
Lligwy and Dulas
Caravan parks and cottages near Lligwy Beach, about 5–10 min drive from the village.
Benllech
Larger neighbouring village with more shops and beach access, about 10 min by car.
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
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 2 nights × £110 | £220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £80 | £320 |
| Car hire, one day1 × £45 | £45 |
| Bus 51 single fare2 × £3 | £6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £61 |
| Trip total≈ £168 per person per day, bed included | £672≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Anglesey excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Cream tea or cake | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Caravan park week (static, low season) | from £180 (≈ US$250) |
| Cottage week (low season) | from £315 (≈ US$450) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The coast here is exposed in nor'easterly weather; keep back from the rocks and check tide times before walking the shore.
- Bus services are infrequent and can be reduced on Sundays; check the timetable before you rely on it.
- Many cafés and small businesses close out of season; check opening before travelling in winter.
- Mobile signal can be patchy along the coast path; download offline maps.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Moelfre; the nearest consulates-general are in Cardiff and Manchester, embassies in London. Check the address before travelling.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 51 Llangefni → Benllech: about £3 (≈ US$4) single
- Car hire, one day: from about £45 (≈ US$60)
- Taxi Benllech → Moelfre: about £8–12 (≈ US$11–16)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWER)
- Ble mae'r traeth? — Where is the beach? (bleh myre trahyth)
- Ga i dalu â chard? — Can I pay by card? (guy ee DALL-ee ah khard)
Welsh and English are both used locally; most people speak English.
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 Moelfre. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, windy, many places closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LPL and MAN: last bus and rail departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Moelfre harbour and lifeboat station, Lligwy Beach and Din Lligwy, Benllech.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (RNLI station, Din Lligwy, Lligwy Beach) and eat pages with last orders.
- Weather and tide fixtures so coastal walking days can go green or be swapped.
Sources
- officialMoelfre community website
- secondaryAnglesey History — Lligwy
- officialLligwy Beach
- secondaryWikivoyage: Moelfre, revision 5287965 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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