Llangorwen
Built-up area in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.434, -4.073 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 59 83 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Llangorwen is a small rural hamlet in Ceredigion, Wales, sitting on the coastal hinterland overlooking Cardigan Bay and not far from Aberystwyth. The landscape is a mix of rolling farmland, hedgerows and coastal slopes, with good access for walkers and birdwatchers who use the nearby stretches of coast and the Wales Coast Path.
Life in Llangorwen remains quietly traditional: agriculture and small-scale tourism underpin the local economy, and you’ll find a strong Welsh-language presence, simple chapel architecture and a handful of holiday lets or cottages. Its historic roots are reflected in traditional buildings and field patterns, and the community is typically close-knit, with events and village activities centred on local halls and churches rather than commercial amenities.
Postcode districts covering Llangorwen
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 1.9 miles3.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Faenor Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Aberystwyth Rheidol Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Tirymynach Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Llanbadarn Fawr Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Aberystwyth Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bow Street Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Llandre Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Geneu'r Glyn Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Borth Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Llangorwen
SY23 3DT, SY23 3DQ, SY23 3DL, SY23 3DH
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 78.1 miles125.7 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 80.4 miles129.4 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Borth Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Llangorwen Ad
- The Glengower 1 mile1.7 km
- Gwesty Cymru 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gwesty'r Marine Hotel & Spa 3 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Harry's Hotel & Restaurant 2 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Castle Hotel 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Queensbridge Hotel 1 mile1.6 km
- Trefeddian Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Four Seasons Hotel 1.2 miles2 km
- The Pier 1.4 miles2.2 km
Local points of interest
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 1.2 miles2 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 1.3 miles2.1 km
- National Library of Wales Library 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 12.4 miles20 km
- Talybont Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km