Maenclochog
Ward in Pembrokeshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.882, -4.753 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 10 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01437 (Clynderwen) |
Maenclochog sits on the western slopes of the Preseli Hills in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. The ward covers a largely rural patchwork of rolling farmland, moorland and small settlements, with views towards hills known for prehistoric standing stones and the bluestones some believe were quarried for Stonehenge. The name, often translated as “stone bell”, alludes to the area’s ancient monuments, and the locality was once linked by a small local railway in the Victorian era.
Local life is shaped by farming, outdoor recreation and a strong community spirit - hillwalking, cycling and birdwatching are popular among visitors and residents alike. Agriculture remains the economic backbone, but small-scale tourism, renewable energy discussions and active village halls, chapels and community events help to keep Welsh language and local traditions alive across the ward.
Postcode districts covering Maenclochog
Most populated places nearby
- Carmarthen 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Haverfordwest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Milford Haven 17.5 miles28.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Clynderwen Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Llandissilio West Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Llandissilio Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- New Moat Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Maenclochog Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Clunderwen Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Cilymaenllwyd Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Mynachlog-Ddu Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llawhaden Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Henllanfallteg Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Llanddewi Velfrey Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Narberth Built-up area 5.7 miles9.1 km
Example postcodes in Maenclochog
SA66 7LT, SA66 7PT, SA66 7TR, SA66 7TG, SA66 7NG, SA66 7LP, SA66 7LN, SA66 7SU, SA66 7JE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 69.1 miles111.2 km
- Bristol Airport 93.8 miles150.9 km
- Clunderwen Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Narberth Railway Station 5.8 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Maenclochog Ad
- Grove of Narberth 5 6.8 miles11 km
- Plas Hyfryd Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Llys Meddyg 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Primrose - 1 Bedroom Cottage - Llanteg 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Llwyngwair Manor, Newport, Pembrokeshire 10 miles16 km
Schools in Maenclochog
- Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School Independent - all ages
- Redhill High School Independent - secondary
- Ysgol Gymunedol Brynconin Primary
- Ysgol Gymunedol Maenclochog Primary
Local points of interest
- Mynydd Preseli Mountains 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Colby Woodland Garden Gardens 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Bridge Meadow Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Haverfordwest County Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Tenby Harbor Harbour 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Lydstep Beach Beach 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Park Farm (Historical) Historic site 16 miles25.7 km
- Skrinkle Haven Harbour 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Manorbier Beach Beach 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Port of Milford Haven Harbour 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Milford Haven Harbour 17.7 miles28.5 km