Saron
Built-up area in Carmarthenshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.791, -4.028 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 60 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 (Ammanford) |
Saron is a small village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, tucked into the Amman Valley just a short distance from the town of Ammanford. It sits among the rolling hills and valleys beside the River Amman, giving it a distinctly rural, scenic feel while still being within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the village grew up with the coal industry and a strong chapel culture, and that heritage still shapes local identity today with a good level of Welsh language use and community life centred on church and village events. The economy has shifted away from heavy industry to a mix of agriculture, small businesses and commuters, and the area is popular for countryside walks and a quieter pace of life.
Postcode districts covering Saron
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Llanelli 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Llanelli Rural 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Neath 12.4 miles20 km
- Briton Ferry 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Aberdare 24.8 miles40 km
- Aberdare West 24.5 miles39.3 km
- Ammanford 2 miles3.2 km
- Maesteg 20 miles32.2 km
- Gorseinon 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Carmarthen 13 miles21 km
- Ystalyfera 10.2 miles16.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Tycroes and Capel Hendre Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Penybanc Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Blaenau and Cae'r-bryn Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Penygroes Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Pen-y-groes and Gorslas Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ammanford Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Llandybie Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Tycroes Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Betws Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cefneithin Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llanedi Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Llanfihangel Aberbythych Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Saron
SA18 3TZ, SA18 3LP, SA18 3LL, SA18 3LR, SA18 3TN, SA18 3TY, SA18 3SZ, SA18 3TW, SA18 3BJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 40.1 miles64.5 km
- Bristol Airport 62.9 miles101.2 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
Hotels near Saron Ad
- The Plough Inn 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Cawdor 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Saron
- Saron Primary
Local points of interest
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 6.2 miles10 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 10 miles16 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 12.6 miles20.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 12.7 miles20.4 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 14.8 miles23.8 km