Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Fishguard

Fishguard is a town in Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 3,419 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 11 beaches & coast and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Strumble Head Lighthouse (10 km), Abermawr (10 km) and Newport Castle (13 km).

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Fishguard, Wales
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fishguard at a glance

Location
Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,419
Coordinates
51.9938° N, 4.9763° W
Places within 50 km
125 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Fishguard

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fishguard: 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 Fishguard

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fishguard. The closest is Fishguard Fort (1 km); the best-known is Newport Castle (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fishguard

37 churches within 100 km of Fishguard. The closest is St Mary's Church (1 km); the best-known is St Brynach's Church (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Fishguard

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fishguard. The closest is Strumble Head Lighthouse (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fishguard

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fishguard. The closest is Mynydd Castlebythe (13 km); the best-known is Carn Ingli (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Carn Ingli · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Foel Cwmcerwyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Carn Menyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Carn Llidi · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd Castlebythe · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~13 km
  • Foel Eryr · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~15 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fishguard

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fishguard. The closest is Corsydd Llangloffan National Nature Reserve (9 km); the best-known is Tŷ Canol National Nature Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Fishguard

3 treks within 100 km of Fishguard. The closest is Garn Fawr Viewpoint Walk, Pembroke (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Fishguard

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

  1. Start in Fishguard
  2. 10 km Abermawr · beach, Pembrokeshire
  3. 8 km Strumble Head Lighthouse · beach, Pembrokeshire
  4. 21 km Newport Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  5. 4 km St Brynach's Church · church, Pembrokeshire
  6. 4 km Carn Ingli · viewpoint, Pembrokeshire
  7. 13 km Back to Fishguard

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    Within 15 km of Fishguard

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fishguard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6896Fishguard Fort (1 km)
    Churches2637St Mary's Church (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1122Strumble Head Lighthouse (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints822Mynydd Castlebythe (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Corsydd Llangloffan National Nature Reserve (9 km)
    Treks23Garn Fawr Viewpoint Walk, Pembroke (8 km)
    Waterfalls22Aberfforest Waterfall (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Rosebush Reservoir (16 km)
    Caves12Druid's Cave;Saint Brynach's Cave (16 km)
    Museums12Milford Haven Museum (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Caldey Island (55 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberystwyth Masjid (96 km)
    Parks01Clyne Gardens (100 km)

    Fishguard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fishguard?

    Strumble Head Lighthouse (beach, about 10 km), Abermawr (beach, about 10 km), Newport Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Carn Ingli (viewpoint, about 13 km), St Brynach's Church (church, about 16 km), Tŷ Canol National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fishguard?

    Fishguard Fort, about 1 km by road; Parc-y-Meirw (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fishguard?

    St Mary's Church, about 1 km by road; Bethel English Baptist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Fishguard?

    Strumble Head Lighthouse, about 10 km by road; Abermawr (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fishguard?

    Start in Fishguard, visit Abermawr, then Strumble Head Lighthouse, then Newport Castle, then St Brynach's Church, then Carn Ingli, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fishguard?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Fishguard

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fishguard’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Fishguard on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.