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 miles
- Llanelli 7.3 miles
- Llanelli Rural 8.4 miles
- Neath 18.7 miles
- Briton Ferry 18.2 miles
- Ammanford 17.1 miles
- Gorseinon 9.7 miles
- Carmarthen 17.5 miles
- Ystalyfera 22.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gower Ward 2.4 miles
- Reynoldston Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Rhossili Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Llanrhidian Lower Parish 3.8 miles
- Penrice Parish 4 miles
- Port-Eynon Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Ilston Parish 5.4 miles
- Crofty Built-up area 5.4 miles
- Burry Port Built-up area 5.5 miles
- Glanymor Ward 5.6 miles
- Pembrey Built-up area 5.7 miles
- Llanrhidian Higher Parish 5.9 miles
Example postcodes in Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
SA3 1HX, SA3 1DR, SA3 1HT, SA3 1HD, SA3 1DE, SA3 1JL, SA3 1DS, SA3 1BT, SA3 1AH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 41.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 67.6 miles
- Pembrey and Burry Port Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Llanelli Railway Station 5.9 miles
Hotels in Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton Ad
Local points of interest
- Llanelli FC Stadium 6.8 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 6.8 miles
- Pembrey Forest Forest 7.3 miles
- Towyn Burrows Hill 7.3 miles
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 11.5 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.3 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.8 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16.7 miles
- Richmond Park Stadium 17.6 miles
- St. Clears FC Stadium 18.1 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 18.9 miles