Llanpumsaint
Parish in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.939, -4.309 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 41 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 (Carmarthen) |
Llanpumsaint is a small rural parish in Carmarthenshire, set in rolling upland countryside and wooded valleys a few miles from the River Gwili and the fringes of Brechfa Forest. The landscape is classic west Wales - mixed pasture and small farms - and attracts walkers and mountain bikers to quiet lanes and forest trails rather than mass tourism.
Its name literally means “church of five saints” and the parish retains a medieval church at its heart, reflecting long-standing local history and a strong sense of community. Economically the area remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to larger towns such as Carmarthen, and Welsh language and rural customs remain an important part of village life.
Postcode districts covering Llanpumsaint
Most populated places nearby
- Llanelli 19 miles30.6 km
- Llanelli Rural 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Ammanford 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Gorseinon 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Carmarthen 5.5 miles8.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanllawddog Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Bronwydd Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Peniel Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Cynwyl Elfed Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Pencader Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Llanfihangel-ar-Arth Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Abernant Parish 4.9 miles8 km
- Abergwili Built-up area 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Newchurch and Merthyr Parish 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Carmarthen Built-up area 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Carmarthen Town West Ward 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Llangeler Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
Example postcodes in Llanpumsaint
SA33 6BN, SA33 6BY, SA33 6BZ, SA33 6DA, SA33 6LE, SA33 6BS, SA33 6LR, SA33 6JL, SA33 6JU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 55.8 miles89.9 km
- Bristol Airport 78.2 miles125.9 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 12.1 miles19.5 km
Hotels near Llanpumsaint Ad
- Larkhill Tipis and Yurts 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Spilman Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 6.9 miles11 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.5 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
Schools in Llanpumsaint
- Llanpumsaint Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 9.6 miles15.5 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 16.8 miles27 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 16.8 miles27 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Derry-Ormond Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km