Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Llanfaethlu

Llanfaethlu is a town in Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 33 churches and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are St Maethlu's Church (1 km), Church Bay (3 km) and Mynydd y Garn (5 km).

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Llanfaethlu, Wales
Llanfaethlu, Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Llanfaethlu at a glance

Location
Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates
53.3524° N, 4.5342° W
Places within 50 km
107 (107 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Llanfaethlu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Llanfaethlu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Llanfaethlu

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Llanfaethlu. The closest is Mynydd y Garn (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Llanfaethlu

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Llanfaethlu. The closest is Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Llanfaethlu

49 churches within 100 km of Llanfaethlu. The closest is St Maethlu's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Llanfaethlu

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Llanfaethlu. The closest is Church Bay (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Llanfaethlu

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Llanfaethlu. The closest is Llyn Padarn (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Llanfaethlu

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Llanfaethlu. The closest is Aber Falls (49 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Llanfaethlu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Llanfaethlu
  2. 1 km St Maethlu's Church · church, Isle of Anglesey
  3. 4 km Mynydd y Garn · viewpoint, Isle of Anglesey
  4. 3 km St. Rhwydru's Church · church, Isle of Anglesey
  5. 6 km Church Bay · beach, Wales
  6. 7 km Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse · heritage site, Isle of Anglesey
  7. 8 km Back to Llanfaethlu

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How to reach Llanfaethlu

    All places near Llanfaethlu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Llanfaethlu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints15106Mynydd y Garn (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2957Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse (8 km)
    Churches3349St Maethlu's Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1432Church Bay (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Llyn Padarn (45 km)
    Waterfalls18Aber Falls (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37RSPB Valley Wetlands Reserve (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46South Stack (15 km)
    Museums45Holyhead Maritime Museum (10 km)
    Treks12Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path (17 km)
    Other attractions12Plas Newydd (33 km)

    Llanfaethlu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Llanfaethlu?

    St Maethlu's Church (church, about 1 km), Church Bay (beach, about 3 km), Mynydd y Garn (viewpoint, about 5 km), Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Rhwydru's Church (church, about 8 km), St Edern (church, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Llanfaethlu?

    107 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 14 beaches & coast, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Llanfaethlu?

    Mynydd y Garn, about 5 km by road; Holyhead Mountain (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Llanfaethlu?

    Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse, about 8 km by road; Presaddfed Burial Chamber (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Llanfaethlu?

    St Maethlu's Church, about 1 km by road; St. Rhwydru's Church (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Llanfaethlu?

    Start in Llanfaethlu, visit St Maethlu's Church, then Mynydd y Garn, then St. Rhwydru's Church, then Church Bay, then Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Llanfaethlu?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Llanfaethlu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Llanfaethlu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Llanfaethlu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.