Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Cray

Cray is a town in Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fan Bwlch Chwyth (4 km), Cefn Cul (5 km) and Fan Gyhirych (6 km).

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Cray at a glance

Location
Powys district, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.9000° N, 3.6167° W
Places within 50 km
159 (159 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 Cray

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cray: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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  • Picws Du · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Dan-Yr-Ogof · cave · Powys · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Fan Fawr · viewpoint · Powys · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Waun Lefrith · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Craig-y-Nos Castle · fort · Powys · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Y Pigwn · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd Illtud · viewpoint · Powys · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd Myddfai · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Y Gyrn · viewpoint · Powys · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Beacons Reservoir · lake · Powys · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Cribarth · viewpoint · Powys · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Garreg Las · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~14 km · Must-see

Things to see near Cray, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Cray

106 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cray. The closest is Fan Bwlch Chwyth (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fan Bwlch Chwyth · viewpoint · Powys · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Cefn Cul · viewpoint · Powys · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Fan Gyhirych · viewpoint · Powys · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Fan Fraith · viewpoint · Powys · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Fan Nedd · viewpoint · Powys · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Fan Hir · viewpoint · Powys · ~8 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Cray

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cray. The closest is Castle Tump (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cray

45 churches within 100 km of Cray. The closest is Church of St David (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cray

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cray. The closest is Aberavon Beach (46 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Cray

9 parks within 100 km of Cray. The closest is Aberdare Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cray

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cray. The closest is Craig Cerrig Gleisiad A Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cray
  2. 7 km Castle Tump · heritage site, Powys
  3. 11 km Cefn Cul · viewpoint, Powys
  4. 3 km Fan Gyhirych · viewpoint, Powys
  5. 1 km Fan Fraith · viewpoint, Powys
  6. 5 km Fan Bwlch Chwyth · viewpoint, Powys
  7. 4 km Back to Cray

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From travellers near Cray

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How to reach Cray

    All places near Cray by distance

    Within 15 km of Cray

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints82106Fan Bwlch Chwyth (4 km)
    Forts & heritage28102Castle Tump (7 km)
    Churches2745Church of St David (19 km)
    Beaches & coast110Aberavon Beach (46 km)
    Parks59Aberdare Park (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Craig Cerrig Gleisiad A Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Museums15Llancaiach-fawr (44 km)
    Other attractions24Zip World Tower Colliery (25 km)
    Caves33Dan-Yr-Ogof (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Beacons Reservoir (14 km)
    Treks22Vale of Neath Walk (30 km)
    Waterfalls11Henrhyd Falls (15 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitur Raheem Mosque (68 km)

    Cray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cray?

    Fan Bwlch Chwyth (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cefn Cul (viewpoint, about 5 km), Fan Gyhirych (viewpoint, about 6 km), Fan Fraith (viewpoint, about 7 km), Castle Tump (heritage site, about 7 km), Fan Nedd (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 1 beach, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cray?

    Fan Bwlch Chwyth, about 4 km by road; Cefn Cul (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cray?

    Castle Tump, about 7 km by road; Craig-y-Nos Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cray?

    Church of St David, about 19 km by road; Williams Pantycelyn Memorial Church (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cray?

    Start in Cray, visit Castle Tump, then Cefn Cul, then Fan Gyhirych, then Fan Fraith, then Fan Bwlch Chwyth, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cray?

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

    Towns near Cray

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cray’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.