Penygroes (Pen-y-groes)
Ward in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.8, -4.046 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 59 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 (Ammanford) |
Penygroes is a rural electoral ward in Carmarthenshire in south‑west Wales, centred on a small village and the surrounding farmland. The area features the rolling fields, hedgerows and scattered farmsteads typical of the county, with pleasing views across nearby valleys and a landscape that favours walking, agriculture and small‑scale outdoor pursuits.
Locally there is a strong sense of community, with chapels, a village hall and clubs helping to sustain Welsh cultural life; historically the economy has been rooted in mixed farming and rural trades, while today many people combine local work, small businesses and commuting to larger towns. Local politics and community activity tend to focus on rural services, road maintenance and preserving local amenities, reflecting its tight‑knit, semi‑rural character.
Postcode districts covering Penygroes
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 12.5 miles
- Llanelli 8.7 miles
- Llanelli Rural 7.5 miles
- Neath 13.4 miles
- Briton Ferry 15.3 miles
- Ammanford 2.8 miles
- Maesteg 21 miles
- Gorseinon 9 miles
- Carmarthen 12.1 miles
- Ystalyfera 11.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Saron Built-up area 1 mile
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Penybanc Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Cefneithin Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Gorslas Parish 2.8 miles
- Ammanford Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Tycroes Ward 2.9 miles
- Foelgastell Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Llanfihangel Aberbythych Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Penygroes
SA14 6SS, SA14 6RY, SA18 3BX, SA18 3DX, SA14 6SJ, SA14 7NS, SA14 7NP, SA14 7DY, SA14 7RZ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 41 miles
- Bristol Airport 63.8 miles
- Ammanford Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Llandybie Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Penygroes Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 7.3 miles
- The Cawdor 4 6.2 miles
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 8.5 miles
- The Dillwyn Arms 9.9 miles
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 9.2 miles
Schools in Penygroes
- Blaenau Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Penygroes Primary
Local points of interest
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 5.2 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 5.9 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.1 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.1 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 11.7 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.4 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.4 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.1 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.2 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.4 miles