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Maesteg

Maesteg is a town in Neath Port Talbot district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 21,001 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage and 29 churches. The must-see places are Llangynwyd Castle, Afan Forest Park High Bridge and Church of St David.

51.6093° N, 3.6582° WPop. 21,001

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Within 30 km80 places
Within 50 km176
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maesteg

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:15 pm

50 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 Maesteg
  2. Afan Forest Park High Bridgeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mynydd Emroch Tv Relay Stationviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Margam Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Church of St Davidchurch · 30 min
  6. Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Maesteg
Today’s loopMaestegStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maesteg?

Llangynwyd Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Afan Forest Park High Bridge (viewpoint, about 7 km), Church of St David (church, about 8 km), Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa (viewpoint, about 9 km), Margam Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Margam Abbey (attraction, about 9 km).

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

176 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 7 beaches & coast, 8 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maesteg?

Afan Forest Park High Bridge, about 7 km by road; Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Maesteg?

Llangynwyd Castle, about 3 km by road; Margam Castle (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maesteg?

Start in Maesteg, visit Afan Forest Park High Bridge, then Mynydd Emroch Tv Relay Station, then Margam Castle, then Church of St David, then Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.