Places to visit near

Bridgend

Bridgend is a town in Bridgend County Borough district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 58,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage and 33 churches. The must-see places are Newcastle, Coity Castle and Church of St Mary.

51.5058° N, 3.5772° WPop. 58,380

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km154
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bridgend

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:02 pm

51 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bridgend
  2. St. Canna'schurch · 30 min
  3. Dunraven Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Nottage Baptist and Unitarian Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. St. David's Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Bryngarw Country Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Bridgend
Today’s loopBridgendStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bridgend?

Newcastle (heritage site, about 1 km), Coity Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Church of St Mary (church, about 3 km), St. David's Church (church, about 4 km), Ogmore Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Candleston Castle (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

154 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 8 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bridgend?

Mynydd Pen-y-graig, about 17 km by road; Mynydd Ton (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bridgend?

Newcastle, about 1 km by road; Coity Castle (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bridgend?

Start in Bridgend, visit St. Canna's, then Dunraven Castle, then Nottage Baptist and Unitarian Church, then St. David's Church, then Bryngarw Country Park, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.