The community of Llanrhidian Lower sits on the northern edge of the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, overlooking the broad salt marshes and mudflats of the Loughor Estuary. The landscape is dominated by marsh, sand and shoreline, with sweeping views across to Llanelli and Carmarthenshire; it forms part of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and draws birdwatchers, walkers and anyone after coastal tranquillity.
Historically a small farming and fishing community, Llanrhidian Lower still retains a relaxed rural feel with a historic parish church, scattered cottages and working farms; the local economy mixes agriculture, small-scale tourism and commuters to Swansea. Social life tends to be locally focused, with village halls, community events and strong ties to the sea and salt‑marsh grazing that have shaped the area for centuries.
Postcode districts covering Llanrhidian Lower
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Llanelli 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Neath 15 miles24.1 km
- Briton Ferry 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Ammanford 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Maesteg 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Gorseinon 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Carmarthen 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Porthcawl 21.8 miles35 km
- Ystalyfera 18.8 miles30.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Ilston Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Reynoldston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Crofty Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llanrhidian Higher Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Gower Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Pen-clawdd Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Penrice Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Southgate Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Pennard Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Canisland Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Glanymor Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Llanrhidian Lower
SA3 1EL, SA3 1ET, SA3 1EU, SA3 1EH, SA3 1AW, SA3 1EE, SA3 1EB, SA3 1ER, SA3 1ES … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38 miles61.1 km
- Bristol Airport 63.8 miles102.7 km
- Llanelli Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Bynea Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Llanrhidian Lower Ad
- The Gower Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Patricks Boathouse 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Oyster House 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ashburnham Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- The Diplomat Hotel Restaurant & Spa 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns 5 miles8 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Llanrhidian Lower
- Llanrhidian Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Pembrey Forest Forest 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.3 miles24.7 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.9 miles25.6 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 16.2 miles26 km