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Eglwys St Mechell

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Jackdaw
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 129m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Jackdaw, Blackbird +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — House Sparrow, Jackdaw, Blackbird +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Silo pallipes, Elmis aenea, Agapetus fuscipes +20 more · last seen 2024

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathWalking route200 km
Named routeLength 200 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Cemlyn and Llanrhwydrus Circular Walk, AngleseyWalking route4.8 km

A truly atmospheric walk, where you'll have the chance to see spiritual sites, rock formations & wildlife on the lagoon. Time it right to catch the sun setting over the Irish Sea. Undulating terrain along the beach with kissing gates & a country lane.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cemlyn Shingle Ridge Walk, AngleseyWalking route3.2 km

Discover a trail along the shingle ridge & watch a host of water birds on the lagoon at Cemlyn National Nature Reserve. This circular trail will take you across a causeway & along country lanes at Cemlyn Bay. It's perfect for walkers and wildlife spotters

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Trwyn Cemlyn walk on Anglesey, AngleseyWalking route1.6 km

This walking trail around the coastal headland celebrates some of Anglesey’s industrial heritage, its rich wildlife and a pioneering aviator. Enjoy the sea breeze and views of rocky islands along the way. Level walk with one gate.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30-00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NicoCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trywydd CoprCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Llanfechell War Memorial and Eglwys St Mechell

The Llanfechell War Memorial and Eglwys St Mechell

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