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 miles
- Llanelli 11.4 miles
- Llanelli Rural 9.9 miles
- Neath 15.7 miles
- Briton Ferry 17.8 miles
- Ammanford 4.6 miles
- Maesteg 23.1 miles
- Gorseinon 12 miles
- Carmarthen 11.3 miles
- Ystalyfera 12.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 3 miles
- Penygroes Ward 3 miles
- Ffairfach Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Llangathen Parish 3.4 miles
- Foelgastell Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Gorslas Parish 3.4 miles
- Cefneithin Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Saron Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Llandeilo Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Llanfihangel Aberbythych
SA18 3JW, SA32 8JN, SA14 7TN, SA14 7UB, SA19 6PB, SA14 7TW, SA14 7LR, SA32 8NA, SA18 3PQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 43.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 65.3 miles
- Llandybie Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Ffairfach Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Llanfihangel Aberbythych Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 4.8 miles
- The Cawdor 4 3.7 miles
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 8.6 miles
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 3.1 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.1 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 10.8 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.2 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 11.7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 11.8 miles
- Dolaucothi Estate 14.5 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 14.7 miles
- Dalaucothi Estate 14.7 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 15.6 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.7 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 16 miles