Cowbridge with Llanblethian
Parish in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.46, -3.444 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 99 74 |
| Population: | 3,804 |
| Dialling code: | 01656 (Bridgend) |
The twin settlements of Cowbridge and Llanblethian lie in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. Cowbridge is an attractive market town centred on a long High Street of independent shops, cafés and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings, while Llanblethian sits slightly below with the remains of a Norman motte and a historic parish church giving it a clearly defined village core.
The area retains strong agricultural roots and has become a popular commuter base for nearby Cardiff, yet it keeps a lively community life with local festivals, heritage groups and small businesses. With easy access to the coast and the rolling Vale countryside, it’s valued for its heritage, good schools and a relaxed village atmosphere combined with a surprisingly vibrant high street.
Postcode districts covering Cowbridge with Llanblethian
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Swansea 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Newport 22.3 miles36 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Tonypandy 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Barry 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Bridgend 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Cwmbran Central 22 miles35.4 km
- Cwmbrân 22 miles35.5 km
- Neath 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Coity Higher 6.6 miles10.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Cowbridge Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Llanfair Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Penllyn Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Welsh St. Donats Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Ystradowen Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sigingstone Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Llan-maes Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Llanmaes Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Llandow Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Colwinston Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Eglwys-Brewis Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Llangan Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Cowbridge with Llanblethian
CF71 7JP, CF71 7ES, CF71 7EX, CF71 7BD, CF71 7JQ, CF71 7JF, CF71 7JA, CF71 7DZ, CF71 7EU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Bristol Airport 31.7 miles51 km
- Llantwit Major Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Pontyclun Railway Station 4.9 miles8 km
Hotels near Cowbridge with Llanblethian Ad
- The Bear Hotel 4 0.3 miles0.5 km
- The White Lion 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Vale Resort 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Cae Court Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Vale Park Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 8 miles12.8 km
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
Schools in Cowbridge with Llanblethian
- Cowbridge School All ages
- Y Bont Faen Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Iolo Morganwg Primary
Local points of interest
- Hensol Castle Estate 4.3 miles7 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.6 miles10.6 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 10.6 miles17 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 11 miles17.6 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km