Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bishopston

Bishopston is a town in Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 3,647 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Brandy Cove (1 km), Langland Bay (4 km) and Rotherslade Beach (4 km).

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Bishopston, Wales
Bishopston, Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bishopston at a glance

Location
Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,647
Coordinates
51.5775° N, 4.0481° W
Places within 50 km
106 (106 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bishopston

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bishopston

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bishopston. The closest is Cefn Bryn (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bishopston

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bishopston. The closest is Oystermouth Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bishopston

55 churches within 100 km of Bishopston. The closest is All Saints' Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bishopston

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bishopston. The closest is Brandy Cove (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Bishopston

10 parks within 100 km of Bishopston. The closest is Clyne Gardens (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bishopston

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bishopston. The closest is Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bishopston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bishopston
  2. 1 km Brandy Cove · beach, Swansea
  3. 3 km Langland Bay · beach, Wales
  4. 1 km Rotherslade Beach · beach, Swansea
  5. 1 km All Saints' Church · church, Swansea
  6. 1 km Oystermouth Castle · heritage site, Swansea
  7. 4 km Back to Bishopston

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    Within 15 km of Bishopston

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bishopston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2789Cefn Bryn (8 km)
    Forts & heritage2887Oystermouth Castle (4 km)
    Churches2355All Saints' Church (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1123Brandy Cove (1 km)
    Parks410Clyne Gardens (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Other attractions35Margam Abbey (28 km)
    Museums15Porthcawl Museum (33 km)
    Treks14Vale of Neath Walk (37 km)
    Caves23Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Caldey Island (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Beacons Reservoir (63 km)
    Waterfalls11Henrhyd Falls (45 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Churchill Monastery (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitur Raheem Mosque (73 km)

    Bishopston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bishopston?

    Brandy Cove (beach, about 1 km), Langland Bay (beach, about 4 km), Rotherslade Beach (beach, about 4 km), Oystermouth Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), All Saints' Church (church, about 4 km), Pennard Castle (heritage site, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bishopston?

    106 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bishopston?

    Cefn Bryn, about 8 km by road; Kilvey Hill (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bishopston?

    Oystermouth Castle, about 4 km by road; Pennard Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bishopston?

    All Saints' Church, about 4 km by road; Capel y Crwys (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bishopston?

    Start in Bishopston, visit Brandy Cove, then Langland Bay, then Rotherslade Beach, then All Saints' Church, then Oystermouth Castle, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bishopston?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bishopston

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bishopston’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bishopston on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.