Penybanc
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.79, -4.009 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 61 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 (Ammanford) |
Penybanc in Carmarthenshire, Wales is a small rural hamlet set among rolling farmland and narrow lanes typical of west Wales. The local economy is largely agricultural, with dairy and sheep farms and scattered stone cottages and farmsteads giving the area a quiet, low‑density character and plenty of opportunities for country walks.
Socially and culturally the settlement reflects traditional Welsh rural life: the Welsh language is commonly heard, community activity often centres on local halls and chapels, and historic field patterns and modest vernacular buildings hint at a long continuity of small‑scale farming and local trades. Residents tend to rely on nearby towns for services while enjoying a close‑knit village atmosphere and easy access to the scenic uplands and coastline of the region.
Postcode districts covering Penybanc
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Llanelli 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Llanelli Rural 8.1 miles13 km
- Neath 11.8 miles19 km
- Briton Ferry 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Aberdare 24 miles38.6 km
- Aberdare East 24.8 miles40 km
- Aberdare West 23.6 miles38 km
- Ammanford 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Maesteg 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Gorseinon 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Carmarthen 13.8 miles22.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Saron Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ammanford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Penygroes Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Betws Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Tycroes Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Llanedi Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Glanamman Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cefneithin Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Penybanc
SA18 3QP, SA18 3QZ, SA18 3TD, SA18 3QR, SA18 3TH, SA18 3TF, SA18 3TB, SA18 3HP, SA18 3TL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 39.4 miles63.4 km
- Bristol Airport 62.1 miles99.9 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
Hotels near Penybanc Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Cawdor 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The New Swan Hotel 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 9.3 miles15 km
Local points of interest
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.2 miles19.7 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14 miles22.6 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 15.2 miles24.5 km