Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Goodwick

Goodwick is a town in Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 1,720 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Strumble Head Lighthouse (8 km), Abermawr (9 km) and Newport Castle (14 km).

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

Goodwick at a glance

Location
Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,720
Coordinates
52.0049° N, 4.9951° W
Places within 50 km
127 (64 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 Goodwick

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

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goodwick. The closest is Fishguard Fort (2 km); the best-known is Newport Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Goodwick

38 churches within 100 km of Goodwick. The closest is St Peters (1 km); the best-known is St Brynach's Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Goodwick

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Goodwick. The closest is Carn Ingli (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Carn Ingli · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Foel Cwmcerwyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Carn Menyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Carn Llidi · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd Castlebythe · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~15 km
  • Carnllundain · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~36 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Goodwick

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Goodwick. The closest is Strumble Head Lighthouse (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Goodwick

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Goodwick. The closest is Corsydd Llangloffan National Nature Reserve (10 km); the best-known is Tŷ Canol National Nature Reserve (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Goodwick

3 treks within 100 km of Goodwick. The closest is Garn Fawr Viewpoint Walk, Pembroke (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Goodwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goodwick
  2. 9 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. 15 km Back to Goodwick

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How to reach Goodwick

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goodwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6997Fishguard Fort (2 km)
    Churches2738St Peters (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints922Carn Ingli (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1121Strumble Head Lighthouse (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Corsydd Llangloffan National Nature Reserve (10 km)
    Treks23Garn Fawr Viewpoint Walk, Pembroke (6 km)
    Waterfalls22Aberfforest Waterfall (10 km)
    Caves12Druid's Cave;Saint Brynach's Cave (18 km)
    Museums12Milford Haven Museum (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Rosebush Reservoir (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Caldey Island (57 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberystwyth Masjid (97 km)

    Goodwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goodwick?

    Strumble Head Lighthouse (beach, about 8 km), Abermawr (beach, about 9 km), Newport Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Carn Ingli (viewpoint, about 15 km), St Brynach's Church (church, about 17 km), Tŷ Canol National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 18 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 beaches & coast, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Goodwick?

    Fishguard Fort, about 2 km by road; Castell Poeth (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Goodwick?

    St Peters, about 1 km by road; Theatr Gwaun (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Goodwick?

    Carn Ingli, about 15 km by road; Mynydd Castlebythe (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goodwick?

    Start in Goodwick, visit Abermawr, then Strumble Head Lighthouse, then Newport Castle, then St Brynach's Church, then Carn Ingli, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goodwick?

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

    Towns near Goodwick

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