Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.843, -4.05 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 58 18 |
Llanfihangel Aberbythych is a small, largely rural parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales, set among rolling farmland and pockets of woodland typical of south‑west Wales. The settlement pattern is dispersed rather than nucleated, with lanes, hedgerows and farmsteads giving way to open pasture popular with walkers and people seeking a quiet countryside setting.
Its history centres on the parish church - Llanfihangel denotes a dedication to St Michael - and the community retains a distinctly local character, with Welsh language and agricultural traditions still visible. Economically the area is dominated by farming and smallholdings, with many residents commuting to larger towns; social life often revolves around village halls, local events and outdoor pursuits rather than commercial centres.
Postcode districts covering Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Llanelli 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Llanelli Rural 9.9 miles16 km
- Neath 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Briton Ferry 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Ammanford 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Maesteg 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Gorseinon 12 miles19.4 km
- Carmarthen 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Ystalyfera 12.3 miles19.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Penygroes Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Ffairfach Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Llangathen Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Gorslas Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cefneithin Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Saron Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Llandeilo Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Llanfihangel Aberbythych
SA14 7SG, SA14 7UG, SA14 7UA, SA14 7UD, SA19 6PS, SA18 3PU, SA14 7LU, SA14 7RW, SA14 7TY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 43.2 miles69.6 km
- Bristol Airport 65.3 miles105.2 km
- Llandybie Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Ffairfach Railway Station 3.1 miles5.1 km
Hotels near Llanfihangel Aberbythych Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Cawdor 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 8.6 miles13.8 km
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 16 miles25.7 km