Rhoscolyn
United Kingdom · WalesGB
Village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales
Rhoscolyn is a village and community located on Holy Island, Anglesey, Wales. It is just over five miles south of Holyhead and is the most southerly settlement on the island. The name Rhoscolyn is said to mean "The Moor" (Rhos) of The Column (colyn), referring to a pillar which the Romans put up to mark the edge of their territories. The community population taken from the 2011 census was 542.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 542
- Coordinates
- 53.250, -4.598
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Rhoscolyn
Rhoscolyn — a tiny locality in Wales, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. About 542 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Rhoscolyn
Water Sports in Rhoscolyn
(2)Under water sports, Rhoscolyn is tagged with Canoeing and Diving. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Rhoscolyn.
Best time to visit Rhoscolyn
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Rhoscolyn are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Wales. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Rhoscolyn that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rhoscolyn known for?
- Rhoscolyn, in Wales, United Kingdom, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 542 residents.
- What can you do in Rhoscolyn?
- Recorded activities in Rhoscolyn include Canoeing and Diving. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Rhoscolyn?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Rhoscolyn located?
- Rhoscolyn is located in Wales, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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