Llangan
Parish in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.5, -3.502 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 95 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01656 (Bridgend) |
Llangan is a small, mainly rural community tucked into the rolling farmland of the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales. It lies a short drive northwest of Cowbridge and within easy commuting distance of Cardiff, giving it a quiet, agricultural character while still feeling connected to larger towns and the capital.
Historically the village is centred on an ancient parish church and is known for its association with 18th‑century evangelical activity that left a mark on local religious life. Today the economy is largely agricultural with a mix of small local businesses and commuters, and the social life revolves around village events, the church and community groups that keep a strong rural identity alive.
Postcode districts covering Llangan
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.9 miles
- Swansea 21.1 miles
- Newport 23.8 miles
- Tonypandy 8.2 miles
- Barry 12.4 miles
- Bridgend 2.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 22.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 22.7 miles
- Neath 17.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 18 miles
- Coity Higher 2.9 miles
- Pontypool 24.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Ward 1.6 miles
- Coychurch Lower Parish 1.6 miles
- Pencoed Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Brackla East Central Ward 2.1 miles
- Colwinston Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Penllyn Parish 2.3 miles
- Brackla Parish 2.4 miles
- Brackla West Ward 2.5 miles
- Brackla West Central Ward 2.6 miles
- Pencoed and Penprysg Ward 2.8 miles
- Bridgend Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Coity Higher Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Llangan
CF35 5DA, CF35 5DS, CF35 5EQ, CF35 5DU, CF35 5DH, CF35 5DP, CF35 5DG, CF35 5DX, CF35 5DD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 9.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 34.7 miles
- Pencoed Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Bridgend Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels near Llangan Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- The Bear, Cowbridge 4 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Bridgend 3 1 mile
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 5.7 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4 2.5 4.5 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 3.3 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 5.2 miles
- Premier Inn Bridgend Central 3 3.7 miles
- Vale Resort 4 5.4 miles
- The White Lion Cowbridge 3.5 miles
Schools in Llangan
- Llangan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.4 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 5.8 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 6.6 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 8.6 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.7 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 9.9 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 12 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.1 miles
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 13.8 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles