Mynyddygarreg
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.75, -4.28 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 42 08 |
Mynyddygarreg is a small village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, set among the rolling hills, hedgerowed fields and small woodlands that characterise much of the county. The name combines the Welsh words for hill (mynydd) and stone (carreg), a nod to the local landscape rather than dramatic mountain scenery.
Historically rooted in rural farming life and chapel culture, the village today feels like a close‑knit, largely Welsh‑speaking community with local institutions such as a chapel, village hall or pub serving as social hubs. The local economy is tied to agriculture and small businesses, with many people commuting to nearby towns; the quiet lanes and countryside also attract walkers and those interested in traditional Welsh culture and community events.
Postcode districts covering Mynyddygarreg
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Llanelli 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Llanelli Rural 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Neath 20.5 miles33 km
- Briton Ferry 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Ammanford 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Gorseinon 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Carmarthen 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Ystalyfera 20.8 miles33.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Kidwelly and St. Ishmael Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Kidwelly Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Carway Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Trimsaran Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- St. Ishmael Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Pontyates Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Llangyndeyrn Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Pont Henri Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Llandyfaelog Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Pembrey and Burry Port Town Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ferryside Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Glyn Ward 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Mynyddygarreg
SA17 4RD, SA17 4PA, SA17 4RF, SA17 4LP, SA17 4NY, SA17 4RE, SA17 4RB, SA17 4NT, SA17 4RH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 47.1 miles75.7 km
- Bristol Airport 71.7 miles115.4 km
- Kidwelly Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
Hotels near Mynyddygarreg Ad
- Three Rivers Hotel 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Spilman Hotel 3 7.5 miles12 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Brown's 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Carpenters Arms Rooms in Broadway, Laugharne 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 7.5 miles12 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 8.1 miles13 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 7.5 miles12 km
Schools in Mynyddygarreg
- Mynyddygarreg Primary
Local points of interest
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 8.6 miles13.8 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 16.7 miles26.9 km