Penbryn
Parish in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.124, -4.459 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 31 50 |
The small coastal parish of Penbryn in Ceredigion, Wales sits on the Heritage Coast of Cardigan Bay and is best known for its long, sandy Penbryn beach backed by dunes and dramatic cliffs. The Ceredigion Coast Path runs through the area, making it a favourite with walkers and birdwatchers, and the tides and exposed shoreline give the place a wild, Atlantic character.
Locally it's a largely Welsh-speaking, rural community with farming and fishing roots that now depends significantly on tourism - holiday cottages, small B&Bs and day visitors to the beach. The parish retains a quiet, historic feel with scattered farmsteads and an old parish church and there are archaeological traces in the surrounding countryside, reflecting a long human presence on this stretch of coast. Social life tends to revolve around community events and the seasonal rhythm of visitors.
Postcode districts covering Penbryn
Most populated places nearby
- Carmarthen 19.3 miles31.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Tresaith Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llangrannog Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Troedyraur Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Aberporth Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Beulah Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Parcllyn Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Llandysilio and Llangrannog Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Blaenannerch Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Beulah and Llangoedmor Ward 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Llandysul North and Troedyraur Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Llandyfriog Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Llandysiliogogo Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Penbryn
SA44 5ST, SA44 6QG, SA44 6DY, SA44 6QB, SA44 6RB, SA44 5PL, SA44 5QY, SA44 6EA, SA44 6QR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 69.3 miles111.5 km
- Bristol Airport 90.3 miles145.3 km
- Carmarthen Railway Station 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Whitland Railway Station 22.1 miles35.6 km
Hotels near Penbryn Ad
- Flambards Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Sup Shack Wellington Inn 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Larkhill Tipis and Yurts 10 miles16.1 km
- Llanina Arms 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Gwbert Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Rooms @ the Dolau Inn 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Cliff Hotel & Spa 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Angel Hotel 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Penbryn
- Ysgol Gynradd T Llew Jones Primary
Local points of interest
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Mwnt beach Beach 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Derry-Ormond Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 19.4 miles31.2 km