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Cross Hands

Cross Hands is a town in Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 4,549 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 churches. The must-see places are National Botanic Garden of Wales, Dryslwyn Castle and Grongar Hill.

51.7931° N, 4.0875° WPop. 4,549

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km121
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cross Hands

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:14 pm

49 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 Cross Hands
  2. National Botanic Garden of Walesgarden · 2 hrs
  3. Dryslwyn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dinefwr Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Carreg Dwfnviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mynydd Y Betwsviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cross Hands
Today’s loopCross HandsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cross Hands?

National Botanic Garden of Wales (garden, about 8 km), Dryslwyn Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Grongar Hill (hill, about 11 km), Mynydd Y Betws (viewpoint, about 13 km), Dinefwr Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Carreg Dwfn (viewpoint, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cross Hands?

121 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 12 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Cross Hands?

Dryslwyn Castle, about 10 km by road; Dinefwr Castle (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cross Hands?

Grongar Hill, about 11 km by road; Mynydd Y Betws (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cross Hands?

Start in Cross Hands, visit National Botanic Garden of Wales, then Dryslwyn Castle, then Dinefwr Castle, then Carreg Dwfn, then Mynydd Y Betws, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.