Boncath
Parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.999, -4.613 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 20 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01239 (Cardigan) |
Boncath is a small rural village and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, sitting on the A478 and surrounded by rolling farmland with the Preseli Hills and the Cardigan Bay coast within easy reach. Its position on a regional route between Cardigan and Tenby gives it a quiet, accessible feel while still being distinctly countryside rather than a commuter suburb.
The local economy is anchored in agriculture with a scattering of small businesses and services for village life. Historically the settlement grew around a 19th‑century railway link - now closed - so there is a hint of Victorian transport heritage alongside older farmsteads. Community life is lively for a village of its size, with a village hall, local chapel and pubs hosting events, and a mixed Welsh‑ and English‑speaking population that keeps seasonal shows and local traditions going.
Postcode districts covering Boncath
Most populated places nearby
- Carmarthen 16 miles25.8 km
- Haverfordwest 20.2 miles32.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Boncath Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Boncath and Clydau Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Crymych Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Manordeifi Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Clydau Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Abercych Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cilgerran Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Llechryd Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Cenarth Built-up area 5 miles8 km
- Eglwyswrw Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
Example postcodes in Boncath
SA41 3RA, SA37 0JL, SA43 2TS, SA37 0HT, SA37 0JQ, SA41 3QX, SA37 0EP, SA37 0JR, SA37 0JG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 68.4 miles110.2 km
- Bristol Airport 91.6 miles147.4 km
- Clunderwen Railway Station 12 miles19.4 km
- Whitland Railway Station 12.5 miles20.1 km
Hotels near Boncath
- Flambards Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Gwbert Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Gwesty'r Emlyn Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Larkhill Tipis and Yurts 9.7 miles15.7 km
- The Cliff Hotel & Spa 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
- The Angel Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Llys Meddyg 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Llwyngwair Manor, Newport, Pembrokeshire 8.6 miles13.9 km
Local points of interest
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Mwnt beach Beach 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Tresaith Beach Beach 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Llangrannog's Beach Beach 12.7 miles20.4 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 18.1 miles29.1 km