Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Llansteffan

Llansteffan is a town in Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 424 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 13 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Llansteffan Castle (1 km), Laugharne Castle (6 km) and Kidwelly Castle (9 km).

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Llansteffan, Wales
Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Llansteffan at a glance

Location
Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 424
Coordinates
51.7722° N, 4.3914° W
Places within 50 km
104 (104 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 Llansteffan

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

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Llansteffan. The closest is Llansteffan Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Llansteffan

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Llansteffan. The closest is Brandy Hill (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Llansteffan

51 churches within 100 km of Llansteffan. The closest is Salem Welsh Independent (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Llansteffan

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Llansteffan. The closest is Pendine (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Llansteffan

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Llansteffan. The closest is National Botanic Garden of Wales (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Llansteffan

7 parks within 100 km of Llansteffan. The closest is Clyne Gardens (42 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Llansteffan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Llansteffan
  2. 1 km Llansteffan Castle · heritage site, Carmarthenshire
  3. 8 km Kidwelly Castle · heritage site, Carmarthenshire
  4. 6 km Cefn Sidan · beach, Carmarthenshire
  5. 15 km Pendine · beach, Carmarthenshire
  6. 6 km Laugharne Castle · heritage site, Carmarthenshire
  7. 6 km Back to Llansteffan

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From travellers near Llansteffan

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    All places near Llansteffan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Llansteffan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3888Llansteffan Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1785Brandy Hill (17 km)
    Churches2251Salem Welsh Independent (12 km)
    Beaches & coast1330Pendine (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611National Botanic Garden of Wales (23 km)
    Parks37Clyne Gardens (42 km)
    Treks15Landsker Borderlands Trail (30 km)
    Museums15West Wales Museum of Childhood (36 km)
    Other attractions05Margam Abbey (64 km)
    Caves13Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Beacons Reservoir (80 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Caldey Island (32 km)
    Temples11Skanda Vale (28 km)
    Waterfalls01Henrhyd Falls (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Churchill Monastery (92 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberystwyth Masjid (93 km)

    Llansteffan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Llansteffan?

    Llansteffan Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Laugharne Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Kidwelly Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Pendine (beach, about 10 km), Cefn Sidan (beach, about 11 km), Salem Welsh Independent (church, about 12 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 13 beaches & coast, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Llansteffan?

    Llansteffan Castle, about 1 km by road; Laugharne Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Llansteffan?

    Brandy Hill, about 17 km by road; Langennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton Community Council (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Llansteffan?

    Salem Welsh Independent, about 12 km by road; Christ Church (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Llansteffan?

    Start in Llansteffan, visit Llansteffan Castle, then Kidwelly Castle, then Cefn Sidan, then Pendine, then Laugharne Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Llansteffan?

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

    Towns near Llansteffan

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