Discover Llanerchymedd

Llanerchymedd offers visitors a range of themes to consider when planning a stay: its former role as a market town, church architecture and nearby bodies of water. Local highlights range from the scale of a church building to a single architectural detail; around the lakes, the focus is on birdlife, paths and fishing. This lets you shape your trip around your interest in cultural history, nature or a particular leisure activity.

Churches and traces of the past

The Church of St. Mary is unusually large for a church on Anglesey. Its size reflects Llanerchymedd's importance as a market town at the time it was built. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the town was a thriving market town. There is also evidence of human life in Llannerch-y-Medd dating back to around 3500 BC. These early traces and the thriving market town period represent different points in the town's history.

St Ceidio's Church, also called Rhodogeidio Parish Church, is located nearby. Its 14th-century east window is of a distinctive Anglesey type. In contrast to the Church of St. Mary, the architectural focus here is on a single feature rather than the size of the church building. If you are interested in architectural history, the window offers a specific example of a distinctive regional building style.

Llyn Alaw: birdlife and fishing

Llyn Alaw, the largest lake on Anglesey, lies in the surrounding area to the northwest of the town. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and provides a habitat for overwintering waterbirds and breeding seabirds. This brings together two distinct seasonal aspects of birdlife: waterbirds overwintering and seabirds breeding. If birdwatching is one of your interests, you can take these seasonal highlights into account when planning your visit. The lake has two bird hides and a network of paths. Check the condition of individual facilities before your trip.

Llyn Alaw also offers trout fishing, with fishing permits available. As fishing regulations can change, we recommend checking the latest permit details before planning a fishing trip. This means you can include both seasonal birdlife and a specific fishing opportunity at the same lake in your travel plans.

More things to do in the area

Another fishing option is Parc Newydd Fishery. From Llanerchymedd, the route follows the B1152 and then a minor road. As access details can change, check them before you travel. The fishery includes spring-fed Llyn Edna. It covers 5 acres (2 ha) and contains coarse fish, including brown trout, rainbow trout and blue trout. Before visiting, also check whether the fishery is currently open.

For a cycling trip, quiet minor roads lead from Llanerchymedd towards Llyn Cefni. There, it is possible to connect with the northern end of Lôn Las Cefni. This route option differs from the activities at Llyn Alaw and Parc Newydd Fishery: the focus here is on the direction of Llyn Cefni and the possible connection to the cycle route. Check current route conditions before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Pentraeth, Menai Bridge, Mynydd Bodafon, Bull Bay, Llanfachraeth, Rhoscolyn, Llangoed, Llanfechell

For the broader travel overview: Isle Of Anglesey.