The community of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton sits on the north‑western edge of the Gower Peninsula within Swansea, framed by sand dunes, low cliffs and extensive salt marshes overlooking the Burry Inlet. It forms part of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers wide coastal walks and panoramic views from Llanmadoc Hill.
It’s a mix of farming and visitor economy: Llangennith is famed for its long sandy beach and surfing, alongside an ancient parish church with medieval roots; Llanmadoc is quieter, valued for its hilltop walks and rich birdlife on the marshes; and Cheriton remains a small, rural settlement of cottages and farms. The area retains a strong village community feel, with local events, pubs and campsites bolstered by a steady summer influx and many residents who commute into Swansea.
Postcode districts covering Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 13 miles20.8 km
- Llanelli 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Llanelli Rural 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Neath 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Briton Ferry 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Ammanford 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Gorseinon 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Carmarthen 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Ystalyfera 22.1 miles35.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Gower Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Reynoldston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Rhossili Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Llanrhidian Lower Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Penrice Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Port-Eynon Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ilston Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Crofty Built-up area 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Burry Port Built-up area 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Glanymor Ward 5.6 miles9 km
- Pembrey Built-up area 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Llanrhidian Higher Parish 5.9 miles9.4 km
Example postcodes in Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
SA3 1BU, SA3 1JR, SA3 1JD, SA3 1JP, SA3 1HZ, SA3 1HQ, SA3 1DP, SA3 1BX, SA3 1DA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 41.5 miles66.9 km
- Bristol Airport 67.6 miles108.7 km
- Pembrey and Burry Port Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Llanelli Railway Station 5.9 miles9.4 km
Hotels near Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton Ad
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Gower Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 6.9 miles11.1 km
Local points of interest
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.8 miles22.2 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Richmond Park Stadium 17.6 miles28.2 km
- St. Clears FC Stadium 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 18.9 miles30.5 km