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 miles26.7 km
- Swansea 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Newport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Tonypandy 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Barry 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Bridgend 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Cwmbrân 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Neath 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Coity Higher 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Pontypool 23.3 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Blackmill Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Llangeinor Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ogmore Valley Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ogmore Vale Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Garw Valley Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Bettws Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Pontycymer Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- St. Bride's Minor Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Heol-y-Cyw Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Nant-y-moel Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Coychurch Higher Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Lewistown and Pant-yr-Awel
CF32 7LD, CF32 7LR, CF32 7HY, CF32 7LQ, CF32 7LP, CF32 7LE, CF32 7BE, CF32 7LU, CF32 7LS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Bristol Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Tondu Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sarn Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Lewistown and Pant-yr-Awel Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Cae Court Hotel 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The White Lion 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 9 miles14.6 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Bear Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Great House Hotel & Restaurant 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Vale Resort 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.2 miles26 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 16.5 miles26.6 km