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 miles
- Llanelli 14.4 miles
- Llanelli Rural 12.8 miles
- Neath 18.8 miles
- Briton Ferry 21 miles
- Ammanford 7.8 miles
- Gorseinon 15.4 miles
- Carmarthen 10.7 miles
- Ystalyfera 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llandeilo Built-up area 3 miles
- Llanfynydd Parish 3.3 miles
- Ffairfach Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Llanfihangel Aberbythych Parish 3.4 miles
- Rhosmaen Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Llanegwad Parish 3.6 miles
- Manordeilo and Salem Parish 3.9 miles
- Cyngor Bro Dyffryn Cennen Parish 4.7 miles
- Llanarthney Parish 5 miles
- Nantgaredig Built-up area 5.5 miles
- Llandybie Built-up area 5.6 miles
- Foelgastell Built-up area 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Llangathen
SA19 7AE, SA32 8QY, SA32 8RU, SA19 7UB, SA32 8RJ, SA32 8QE, SA19 7TY, SA32 8RW, SA19 7UL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 46.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 67.6 miles
- Ffairfach Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Llandeilo Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Llangathen Ad
- The Cawdor 4 3.2 miles
- The Plough Inn 4 3.8 miles
- Tŷ Mawr Country Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Travelodge Llanelli Cross Hands 3 6.6 miles
- The Red Lion 8.5 miles
- Y Castell 4 8.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 2.2 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 4.8 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 10.3 miles
- Dolaucothi Estate 11.7 miles
- Dalaucothi Estate 11.8 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 14.7 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 14.7 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 17.1 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 17.5 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 17.8 miles
- Derry-Ormond Estate 17.9 miles