Cynwyl Elfed
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.931, -4.368 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 37 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 (Carmarthen) |
The ward centres on the village of Cynwyl Elfed in rural Carmarthenshire, set in rolling agricultural countryside where the Afon Gwili and its tributaries meander through small valleys a short drive north of Carmarthen. It comprises scattered hamlets, farms and lanes popular with walkers and anglers, the kind of West Wales landscape of hedgerows, small woods and river meadows that feels a long way from large towns.
Historically the community grew around the parish church of St Cynwyl and farming has long been the economic backbone, with small-scale tourism, local services and commuting to nearby towns now playing a part. Heritage touches such as the nearby preserved Gwili Railway, plus active local clubs and Welsh-language life, give the area a quietly traditional but community-minded character.
Postcode districts covering Cynwyl Elfed
Most populated places nearby
- Llanelli 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Ammanford 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Gorseinon 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Carmarthen 5.5 miles8.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Cynwyl Elfed Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Llanpumsaint Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Abernant Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bronwydd Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Newchurch and Merthyr Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Peniel Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Carmarthen Town West Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Llanllawddog Parish 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Llangeler Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Trelech Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Carmarthen Built-up area 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Carmarthen Town North and South Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in Cynwyl Elfed
SA33 6JP, SA33 6LR, SA33 6TN, SA33 6HA, SA33 6BQ, SA33 6HY, SA33 6LX, SA33 6XT, SA33 6TH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 57.4 miles92.3 km
- Bristol Airport 80.2 miles129.1 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 11.3 miles18.1 km
Hotels near Cynwyl Elfed Ad
- Larkhill Tipis and Yurts 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Spilman Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
Schools in Cynwyl Elfed
- Cynwyl Elfed Primary
- Llanpumsaint Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 5.7 miles9.1 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16 miles25.8 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Mwnt beach Beach 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 18.5 miles29.7 km