Llangain
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.821, -4.345 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 38 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 (Carmarthen) |
Llangain is a small, rural parish and village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, sitting on rising ground above the estuary of the River Towy. It looks across to Llansteffan and Llansteffan Castle and lies within easy reach of coastal hamlets such as Ferryside, with a landscape of rolling farmland, hedged lanes and saltmarsh that attracts walkers and birdwatchers.
Traditionally agricultural, the community still revolves around its historic parish church and scattered stone cottages, though many people now commute to nearby Carmarthen for work and services. The area feels quietly unspoilt, valued for its scenic views, local heritage and a strong village identity rather than any heavy industry or tourism development.
Postcode districts covering Llangain
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Llanelli 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 11 miles17.7 km
- Neath 24.9 miles40 km
- Ammanford 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Gorseinon 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Carmarthen 3 miles4.8 km
- Ystalyfera 23.9 miles38.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Llandyfaelog Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Llangynog Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Carmarthen Town North and South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Carmarthen Town West Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Carmarthen Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Newchurch and Merthyr Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- St. Clears and Llansteffan Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Llangunnor Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Llansteffan Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Ferryside Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- St. Ishmael Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Abergwili Built-up area 4.6 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Llangain
SA33 5BB, SA33 5FA, SA33 5AH, SA33 5AB, SA33 5AU, SA33 5BD, SA33 5AG, SA33 5DL, SA33 5AF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 52 miles83.7 km
- Bristol Airport 76 miles122.4 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels near Llangain Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Brown's 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Picton-House 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 10 miles16.1 km
Schools in Llangain
- Llangain Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 8.4 miles13.5 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 15 miles24.2 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 18.2 miles29.4 km