Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.805, -4.029 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 60 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 (Ammanford) |
Both Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn are small rural settlements in Carmarthenshire, Wales, tucked into the county’s rolling hills and patchwork farmland. The landscape is typical West Wales countryside - hedged fields, narrow lanes, scattered stone cottages and nearby woodland - so they appeal to walkers and anyone looking for a quiet base to explore lanes and valleys.
Historically they grew from farming and still centre on agriculture, particularly sheep and dairy, with a scattering of small local businesses, crafts and holiday lets supporting the local economy; community life often revolves around chapels, village halls and seasonal events, and the Welsh language remains strong locally. Like many rural hamlets they face challenges such as limited services and out‑migration of younger people, but both retain a close‑knit community feel and long agricultural traditions.
Postcode districts covering Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Llanelli 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Neath 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Briton Ferry 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Aberdare West 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Ammanford 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Maesteg 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Gorseinon 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Carmarthen 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Ystalyfera 10.5 miles16.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Penygroes Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Saron Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Penybanc Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Llandybie Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ammanford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llanfihangel Aberbythych Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cefneithin Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Betws Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Tycroes Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Gorslas Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn
SA18 3BQ, SA18 3DJ, SA18 3BX, SA18 3DQ, SA18 3BZ, SA18 3EQ, SA18 3DX
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 40.8 miles65.6 km
- Bristol Airport 63.3 miles101.9 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Llandybie Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
Hotels near Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Cawdor 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn
- Blaenau Primary
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.6 miles21.9 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.9 miles24 km