The village of Lewistown in Bridgend, Wales, is a small rural settlement on the edge of the built‑up area, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and a mix of traditional cottages and more recent housing. Historically tied to agriculture and to the wider industrial economy of South Wales, it retains a quiet, community‑focused feel while many residents commute to nearby towns for work.
Pant-yr-Awel is a neighbouring hamlet whose Welsh name - literally “hollow of the breeze” - reflects its sheltered, green setting; it is noted for footpaths, small farms and a close‑knit local social life centred on village events and countryside pursuits. Like much of the Bridgend area, Pant‑yr‑Awel balances rural traditions and heritage landscapes with modern commuting patterns and ongoing interest in local conservation.
Postcode districts covering Lewistown and Pant-yr-Awel
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 16.6 miles
- Swansea 17.6 miles
- Newport 24.9 miles
- Tonypandy 4.4 miles
- Barry 17.3 miles
- Bridgend 4.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 22.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 22.5 miles
- Neath 13.2 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.5 miles
- Coity Higher 3.9 miles
- Pontypool 23.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blackmill Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Llangeinor Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Ogmore Valley Parish 1.6 miles
- Ogmore Vale Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Garw Valley Parish 1.8 miles
- Bettws Built-up area 2 miles
- Pontycymer Built-up area 2.5 miles
- St. Bride's Minor Parish 2.6 miles
- Heol-y-Cyw Built-up area 2.6 miles
- St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre Ward 2.7 miles
- Nant-y-moel Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Coychurch Higher Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Lewistown and Pant-yr-Awel
CF32 7LR, CF32 7LA, CF32 7LD, CF32 7LJ, CF32 7BE, CF32 7LB, CF32 7LS, CF32 7HW, CF32 7HY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 38.1 miles
- Tondu Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Sarn Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Lewistown and Pant-yr-Awel Ad
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4 2.5 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Bridgend Central 3 3.6 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- The Old House 1147 4.6 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 7.1 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 5.5 miles
- The Great House Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Pencelli Hotel 5.4 miles
- Premier Inn Bridgend 3 5.1 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 9.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 1.4 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 8.6 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 9.5 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 9.5 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.1 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.3 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 12.3 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 13.3 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.2 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 16.4 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 16.5 miles