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Llanfaethlu
Skip as a base: Llanfaethlu is a 550-person village with one pub and no shop. See the windmill and church in 2 hours, then sleep in Holyhead or on the coast.
Llanfaethlu is a scattered village on the A5025 in north-west Anglesey, named for the Church of Saint Maethlu and home to the island's only surviving working windmill. There is no shop, no petrol and no station; you need a car or a bus timetable. Treat it as a half-day stop between Holyhead and Amlwch, or a quiet caravan or pub-room night if you want dark skies and coast path.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, windy, short days; many places shut)
- Airports
- LPL · MAN · DUB
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- 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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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 Llanfaethlu999 ▾
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard)999
- Emergency from any phone112
- NHS non-urgent advice111
- Police non-urgent101
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 Llanfaethlu, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are single-track lanes with no pavement, fast farm traffic, patchy phone signal and fast-changing coastal weather.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 emergency (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard) · 112 emergency from any phone · 111 NHS non-urgent advice
- 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.
- AirportcheckLPL Liverpool John Lennon (About 2 h 30 min by car via the A55 and Britannia Bridge; check train and bus connections.).
- Getting aroundNo railway station and no town centre: the village is a string of houses along 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£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- BeerPint of beer£4–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedCaravan or camping pitch, a night, per room£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedPub room (Black Lion), a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedPub room (Black Lion), a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
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 30 min by car via the A55 and Britannia Bridge; check train and bus connections.) · MAN Manchester (About 3 h by car; the long way round for a village stop.) · DUB Dublin (Ferry to Holyhead, then about 25 min by car.)
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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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 Jan (16 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Llanfaethlu: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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
No railway station and no town centre: the village is a string of houses along the A5025. A car is the practical way to reach the windmill, the church and the coast. Buses run along the A5025 between Holyhead and Amlwch, but they are infrequent and stop early; check the current timetable before relying on one. Walking between the village and Llynnon Mill is about 2.5 km each way on lanes with no pavement.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Llynnon Mill
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Drive or walk about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east on lanes from the villageDrive or walk about 1.6 mi (2.5 km) east on lanes from the village
The island's only surviving working windmill; check opening days and times before you go.
Church Bay (Porth Swtan)
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive about 10 min west on lanes
Small beach, coast path and a seafood shack; parking is limited in summer.
Holyhead and South Stack
goDoor to door: About 40 min
A5025 south then the A5, about 25–35 min by car
Ferry port, maritime museum and cliff-top lighthouse; windy even in summer.
Amlwch and Bull Bay
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
A5025 north-east, about 20 min by car
Quiet former copper port; few reasons to linger beyond the coast path.
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.
Black Lion Inn, Llanfaethlu
Village pub with two rooms and a food menu; the only bed in the village itself. Book ahead in summer.
Dronwy Caravan Park
Caravan and camping pitches south of the village; a car is needed for everything.
Holyhead
Ferry port with the widest choice of beds, about 25 min by car; use it as the base and drive out.
Church Bay and Rhosneigr
Coastal villages with more pubs, beaches and self-catering; 15–30 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
| Pub room (Black Lion)1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × £45 | £45 |
| Fuel, about 60 km of local driving1 × £8 | £8 |
| Pub main course2 × £15 | £30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £37 |
| Trip total≈ £205 per person per day, bed included | £410≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in pounds; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Coffee | £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Caravan or camping pitch, per night | £25–45 (≈ US$35–60) |
| Car hire, one day | £40–70 (≈ US$55–95) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No shop, no cash machine and no petrol in the village: fill up and buy food in Holyhead, Valley or Amlwch.
- Lanes have no pavement and hedges block sightlines; walk facing traffic and wear something visible.
- Mobile signal is patchy in the lanes; download an offline map before you leave the A55.
- Coast path and cliff sections near Church Bay are exposed; check tide times and weather before walking.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard)
- 999
- Emergency from any phone
- 112
- NHS non-urgent advice
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Emergency999
- Emergency from any phone112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies on Anglesey; the nearest are in London. US and most Commonwealth citizens use consular services in London or Cardiff.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Holyhead → Llanfaethlu (A5025): check the current timetable and fare before you travel
- Taxi Holyhead → Llanfaethlu: about £25–35 (≈ US$35–50), 25 min
- Car hire, one day: £40–70 (≈ US$55–95)
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 toiled? — Where is the toilet? (bleh myr TOY-led)
- Faint yw e? — How much is it? (vint yoo eh)
Welsh is spoken widely in this part of Anglesey; English is fine 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 Llanfaethlu. 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, short days; many places shut) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Windmill and church opening times field-checked, with a wet-weather fallback in Holyhead.
- Bus stop positions and last departures on the A5025 verified for a car-free version.
- Coast path and beach access points checked at Church Bay, with tide and parking notes.
- Two food anchors with last orders: the Black Lion and a Church Bay seafood stop.
Sources
- officialVisit Anglesey
- officialWelsh Government — Visit Wales
- secondaryWikivoyage: Llanfaethlu, revision 4234702 (CC BY-SA 4.0)