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Cwmafan

Cwmafan is a town in Neath Port Talbot district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 5,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage and 28 churches. The must-see places are Mynydd Y Gaer, Mynydd Emroch Tv Relay Station and Afan Forest Park High Bridge.

51.6167° N, 3.7620° WPop. 5,336

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km172
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cwmafan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

43 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 Cwmafan
  2. Llangynwyd Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Margam Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St. Theodore's Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Aberavon Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Neath Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cwmafan
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cwmafan?

Mynydd Y Gaer (viewpoint, about 2 km), Mynydd Emroch Tv Relay Station (viewpoint, about 3 km), Afan Forest Park High Bridge (viewpoint, about 3 km), St. Catherine's (church, about 4 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, about 4 km), St. Theodore's Church (church, about 4 km).

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

172 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 6 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cwmafan?

Mynydd Y Gaer, about 2 km by road; Mynydd Emroch Tv Relay Station (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cwmafan?

Neath Castle, about 8 km by road; Nidum Roman Fort South-east Gatehouse (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cwmafan?

Start in Cwmafan, visit Llangynwyd Castle, then Margam Castle, then St. Theodore's Church, then Aberavon Beach, then Neath Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.