Bancffosfelen
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.787, -4.192 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 48 12 |
Bancffosfelen is a small rural hamlet in Carmarthenshire, Wales, set among the rolling hills and patchwork farmland typical of mid‑Wales. Quiet lanes, stone farmsteads and hedgerows characterise the area, with easy access to upland moors and wooded country of the nearby Cambrian Mountains, making it appealing for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, with sheep and cattle farming central to day‑to‑day life, and the Welsh language and traditions still play a noticeable part in community life. There are few commercial services in the hamlet itself, so residents tend to use nearby market towns, while vernacular cottages and former chapels reflect the area's long rural history and local identity.
Postcode districts covering Bancffosfelen
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Llanelli 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Neath 18 miles28.9 km
- Briton Ferry 19.3 miles31 km
- Ammanford 9 miles14.5 km
- Gorseinon 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Carmarthen 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Ystalyfera 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Pontyberem Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pont Henri Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Pontyates Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llanddarog Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Tumble Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Glyn Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Carway Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Gorslas Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Llannon Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Five Roads Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Bancffosfelen
SA15 5FA, SA15 5DR, SA15 5DS, SA15 5DL, SA15 5DW, SA15 5BR, SA15 5DP, SA15 5DN
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 45.3 miles72.9 km
- Bristol Airport 69.1 miles111.2 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Bancffosfelen Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 7 miles11.2 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
Schools in Bancffosfelen
- Bancffosfelen Primary
Local points of interest
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 4.3 miles7 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 15.9 miles25.7 km