Maenclochog
Parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.894, -4.778 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 08 25 |
| Population: | 731 |
| Dialling code: | 01437 (Clynderwen) |
The village and surrounding parish of Maenclochog sits on the western flanks of the Preseli Hills in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. It occupies upland moor and pasture with scattered farms and offers sweeping views; the local landscape is dotted with prehistoric features and outcrops, and places such as Carn Menyn in the Preselis are often discussed in connection with the bluestones used at Stonehenge.
Historically the community was shaped by small-scale slate quarrying and a short-lived 19th-century railway, and today the local economy leans on sheep farming, small businesses and rural tourism, with walkers and history enthusiasts among the visitors. Socially it remains a close-knit, predominantly Welsh-speaking area with active village halls and societies that keep traditional music, language and community events alive.
Postcode districts covering Maenclochog
Most populated places nearby
- Carmarthen 20 miles32.2 km
- Haverfordwest 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Milford Haven 17.4 miles28 km
Neighbouring places
- Maenclochog Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- New Moat Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Clynderwen Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Llandissilio West Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llandissilio Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Mynachlog-Ddu Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Cilymaenllwyd Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Clunderwen Built-up area 4.3 miles7 km
- Llawhaden Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Puncheston Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Ambleston Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Wiston Parish 5.6 miles9.1 km
Example postcodes in Maenclochog
SA66 7LD, SA66 7XT, SA66 7RJ, SA66 7AD, SA66 7LA, SA66 7LF, SA66 7QS, SA66 7LL, SA66 7QJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 70.5 miles113.4 km
- Bristol Airport 95.1 miles153 km
- Clunderwen Railway Station 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Clarbeston Road Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Maenclochog Ad
- Grove of Narberth 5 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Plas Hyfryd Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Llys Meddyg 4 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Llwyngwair Manor, Newport, Pembrokeshire 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Maenclochog
- Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School Independent - all ages
- Ysgol Gymunedol Maenclochog Primary
Local points of interest
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Bridge Meadow Stadium Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
- Haverfordwest County Stadium 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 11.6 miles18.7 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Park Farm (Historical) Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Lydstep Beach Beach 16.8 miles27 km
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 17.4 miles28 km
- Manorbier Beach Beach 17.4 miles28 km
- Port of Milford Haven Harbour 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Mwnt beach Beach 17.7 miles28.4 km