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Builth Wells

Builth Wells is a town in Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 2,829 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage and 8 churches. The must-see places are Builth Castle, Aberedw Castle and Colwyn Castle.

52.1494° N, 3.4047° WPop. 2,829

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km117
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Builth Wells

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:45 pm

40 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 Builth Wells
  2. Aberedw Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Colwyn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Gilwern Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. National Cycle Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. St. Cewydd's - Parish of Diserthchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Builth Wells
Today’s loopBuilth WellsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Builth Wells?

Builth Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Aberedw Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Colwyn Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), St. Cewydd's - Parish of Diserth (church, about 9 km), Gilwern Hill (hill, about 12 km), National Cycle Museum (museum, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Builth Wells?

117 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Builth Wells?

Gilwern Hill, about 12 km by road; Gwaunceste Hill (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Builth Wells?

Builth Castle, about 1 km by road; Aberedw Castle (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Builth Wells?

Start in Builth Wells, visit Aberedw Castle, then Colwyn Castle, then Gilwern Hill, then National Cycle Museum, then St. Cewydd's - Parish of Diserth, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.