Llangathen
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.891, -4.066 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 57 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01558 (Llandeilo) |
Llangathen is a small, largely rural community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, set among the rolling farmland of the River Tywi valley a few miles north‑east of Llandeilo. The area has a clear agricultural character, with fields, hedgerows and small woodlands, and a higher than average presence of Welsh speakers that helps keep local traditions and community life active.
Locally the most notable attraction is the restored manor and gardens at Aberglasney, which draws visitors and supports a modest tourism economy alongside farming. The parish also contains a medieval church and a number of listed houses and farm buildings, giving the place a quietly historic feel; community life revolves around village events, the church and rural clubs rather than any large commercial centre.
Postcode districts covering Llangathen
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Llanelli 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Llanelli Rural 12.8 miles20.5 km
- Neath 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Briton Ferry 21 miles33.9 km
- Ammanford 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Gorseinon 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Carmarthen 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Ystalyfera 14.7 miles23.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Llandeilo Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Llanfynydd Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ffairfach Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Llanfihangel Aberbythych Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Rhosmaen Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Llanegwad Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Manordeilo and Salem Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Llanarthney Parish 5 miles8 km
- Nantgaredig Built-up area 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Llandybie Built-up area 5.6 miles9 km
- Foelgastell Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Llangathen
SA32 8RB, SA32 8QS, SA32 8RA, SA19 7TY, SA32 8BA, SA19 7AB, SA19 7UF, SA19 7AD, SA32 8QX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 46.1 miles74.2 km
- Bristol Airport 67.6 miles108.8 km
- Ffairfach Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Llandeilo Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Llangathen Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 3.8 miles6 km
- The Cawdor 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 5.4 miles8.8 km
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Derry-Ormond Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km