Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Crofty

Crofty is a town in Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 1,012 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Capel y Crwys (6 km), Leucarum Roman Fort (6 km) and Loughor Castle (6 km).

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Crofty at a glance

Location
Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,012
Coordinates
51.6345° N, 4.1294° W
Places within 50 km
110 (110 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Crofty

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Crofty: 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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Forts & heritage near Crofty

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Crofty. The closest is Leucarum Roman Fort (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Crofty

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

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Churches near Crofty

54 churches within 100 km of Crofty. The closest is Capel y Crwys (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Crofty

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Crofty. The closest is Three Cliffs Bay (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Crofty

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Crofty. The closest is Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Crofty

9 parks within 100 km of Crofty. The closest is Clyne Gardens (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Crofty

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Crofty
  2. 6 km Leucarum Roman Fort · fort, Swansea
  3. 1 km Loughor Castle · heritage site, Swansea
  4. 5 km Capel y Crwys · church, Swansea
  5. 7 km Parc le Breos Chambered Tomb · tomb, Swansea
  6. 8 km Weobley Castle · heritage site, Swansea
  7. 7 km Back to Crofty

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How to reach Crofty

    All places near Crofty by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Crofty by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3090Leucarum Roman Fort (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2986Cefn Bryn (8 km)
    Churches2254Capel y Crwys (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1224Three Cliffs Bay (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve (15 km)
    Parks49Clyne Gardens (12 km)
    Other attractions15Margam Abbey (36 km)
    Museums15Porthcawl Museum (43 km)
    Treks14Vale of Neath Walk (41 km)
    Caves23Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Caldey Island (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Beacons Reservoir (64 km)
    Waterfalls11Henrhyd Falls (46 km)
    Temples11Skanda Vale (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Churchill Monastery (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Baitur Raheem Mosque (82 km)

    Crofty: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Crofty?

    Capel y Crwys (church, about 6 km), Leucarum Roman Fort (fort, about 6 km), Loughor Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Parc le Breos Chambered Tomb (tomb, about 7 km), Weobley Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Tabernacl Chapel (church, about 7 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 12 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Crofty?

    Leucarum Roman Fort, about 6 km by road; Loughor Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Crofty?

    Cefn Bryn, about 8 km by road; Langennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton Community Council (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Crofty?

    Capel y Crwys, about 6 km by road; Tabernacl Chapel (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Crofty?

    Start in Crofty, visit Leucarum Roman Fort, then Loughor Castle, then Capel y Crwys, then Parc le Breos Chambered Tomb, then Weobley Castle, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Crofty?

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

    Towns near Crofty

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