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Aberffro

Settlement in Anglesey

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Aberffro

A4080 Merddyn-y-bit A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.
A4080 Merddyn-y-bit Credit: David Dixon

Aberffro is a small coastal village located on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, United Kingdom. Situated approximately 10 miles west of the town of Llangefni, Aberffro is nestled between the larger villages of Rhosneigr and Valley.

The village is known for its stunning sandy beach, which stretches for about a mile, offering panoramic views of the Irish Sea. The beach is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, attracting visitors with its tranquil atmosphere and opportunities for water activities such as swimming, surfing, and kiteboarding.

Aberffro is a picturesque village with a charming mix of traditional Welsh cottages and modern houses. The community is tight-knit, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village features a few amenities, including a local pub, a small convenience store, and a post office.

Nature enthusiasts will find Aberffro to be a haven for wildlife. The nearby estuary of the Afon Cefni provides a habitat for a variety of bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers. The surrounding countryside offers scenic walking trails and opportunities for exploring the beautiful Anglesey coastline.

Aberffro is also rich in history, with remnants of ancient burial mounds and Neolithic settlements found in the area. Additionally, the village is home to St Beuno's Church, a historic place of worship dating back to the 13th century.

Overall, Aberffro is a peaceful and idyllic coastal village that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a sense of Welsh heritage.

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Aberffro Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.19139/-4.464896 or Grid Reference SH3568. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4080 Merddyn-y-bit A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.
A4080 Merddyn-y-bit
A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.
Junction on the A4080 near Anglesey Circuit
Junction on the A4080 near Anglesey Circuit
Rural Cottage
Rural Cottage
Merddyn-y-bit
Merddyn-y-bit
Minor road near Aberffraw
Minor road near Aberffraw
St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey St Cwyfan's Church is a Grade II listed medieval church in Anglesey, Wales. Located on the small tidal island. It is popularly known as the "Little Church in the Sea". The church dates from the 12th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Cwyfan%27s_Church,_Llangwyfan" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Cwyfan%27s_Church,_Llangwyfan">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey
St Cwyfan's Church is a Grade II listed medieval church in Anglesey, Wales. Located on the small tidal island. It is popularly known as the "Little Church in the Sea". The church dates from the 12th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. LinkExternal link
Traeth Mawr
Traeth Mawr
Cattle Grazing, Tywyn Aberffraw
Cattle Grazing, Tywyn Aberffraw
Layby on the A4080 crossing Tywyn Aberffraw The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Layby on the A4080 crossing Tywyn Aberffraw
The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Approaching Aberffraw on the A4080 The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Approaching Aberffraw on the A4080
The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Aberffraw Aberffraw is a small village on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey by the west bank of the Afon Ffraw. Access by road is by way of the A4080.
Aberffraw
Aberffraw is a small village on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey by the west bank of the Afon Ffraw. Access by road is by way of the A4080.
Pont Aberffraw A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry built in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Pont Aberffraw
A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry built in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 LinkExternal link ).
Pont Aberffraw A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry constructed in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Pont Aberffraw
A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry constructed in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 LinkExternal link ).
Afon Ffraw at Aberffraw
Afon Ffraw at Aberffraw
Seion Methodist Chapel, Abberffraw Nineteenth century Methodist chapel. a slate plaque to the right of the entrance reads "Eglwys Fethodistaidd Seion 1887". Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 20964 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20964" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20964">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Seion Methodist Chapel, Abberffraw
Nineteenth century Methodist chapel. a slate plaque to the right of the entrance reads "Eglwys Fethodistaidd Seion 1887". Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 20964 LinkExternal link ).
Gate and field near Anglesey Circuit
Gate and field near Anglesey Circuit
Clafdy
Clafdy
Minor road near Aberffraw
Minor road near Aberffraw
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Aberffro is located at Grid Ref: SH3568 (Lat: 53.19139, Lng: -4.464896)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Aberffraw

What 3 Words

///shoving.indulgent.command. Near Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey

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Located within 500m of 53.19139,-4.464896
Aberffraw
Is In: Anglesey
Name Ur: آبیرفراؤ
Place: village
Wikidata: Q319576
Lat/Long: 53.1915038/-4.4643722
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Barrier: block
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Motorcycle: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1921479/-4.4628267
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Barrier: block
Lat/Long: 53.1921395/-4.461932
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1896144/-4.4660552
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Bus Stop
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Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1919685/-4.4640968
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Telephone
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Payment Coins: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1917208/-4.4646353
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: LL63 201
Lat/Long: 53.1917483/-4.4646712
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Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 53.1921413/-4.4630597
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Power: substation
Lat/Long: 53.191249/-4.463426
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Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.1913597/-4.4658458
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