Peniel
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.894, -4.275 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 43 24 |
| Dialling code: | 01267 (Carmarthen) |
Peniel is a small rural hamlet in Carmarthenshire, Wales, sitting amid gently rolling farmland and hedgerows. The name, drawn from the biblical Penuel, reflects a history in which the local chapel and Nonconformist traditions played a central role, and the chapel often remains a focal point for community life.
The local economy is principally agricultural - sheep and dairy farming dominate - and the area retains a strong Welsh‑speaking character with village events centred on the chapel or hall. Quiet lanes and nearby country walks give a sense of the county’s rural tranquillity while keeping market towns and the coast within easy reach.
Postcode districts covering Peniel
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Llanelli 15.6 miles25 km
- Llanelli Rural 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Ammanford 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Gorseinon 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Carmarthen 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ystalyfera 22.5 miles36.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Bronwydd Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Abergwili Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llanllawddog Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Carmarthen Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Carmarthen Town North and South Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Llanpumsaint Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Llangunnor Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Carmarthen Town West Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Nantgaredig Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Newchurch and Merthyr Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Llanegwad Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Abernant Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Peniel
SA32 7HS, SA32 7DN, SA32 7AT, SA32 7HF, SA32 7DJ, SA32 7HT, SA32 7AX, SA32 7DL, SA32 7HW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 52.7 miles84.8 km
- Bristol Airport 75.5 miles121.5 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Ferryside Railway Station 9.6 miles15.4 km
Hotels near Peniel Ad
- Spilman Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Rose and Crown Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Ty Mawr Country Hotel 5 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Falcon Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Larkhill Tipis and Yurts 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
Schools in Peniel
- Peniel Primary
Local points of interest
- Richmond Park Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 6.5 miles10.5 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 10.5 miles17 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 17 miles27.3 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 19.6 miles31.6 km