Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Mathry

Mathry is a town in Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 17 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Abermawr (3 km), Strumble Head Lighthouse (12 km) and Roch Castle (14 km).

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

Mathry at a glance

Location
Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Coordinates
51.9464° N, 5.0867° W
Places within 50 km
156 (71 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 Mathry

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

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mathry. The closest is Carreg Samson (4 km); the best-known is Roch Castle (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mathry

48 churches within 100 km of Mathry. The closest is Llanedren (5 km); the best-known is St Non's Chapel (ruins) (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mathry

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mathry. The closest is Abermawr (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mathry

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mathry. The closest is Dudwell Mountain (12 km); the best-known is Carn Llidi (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Carn Llidi · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Carn Ingli · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Carnllundain · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Foel Cwmcerwyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Dudwell Mountain · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~12 km
  • Carn Menyn · viewpoint · Pembrokeshire · ~33 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mathry

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mathry. The closest is Corsydd Llangloffan National Nature Reserve (3 km); the best-known is Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Mathry

5 museums within 100 km of Mathry. The closest is Scolton Manor Museum (19 km); the best-known is Milford Haven Museum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mathry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mathry
  2. 3 km Abermawr · beach, Pembrokeshire
  3. 8 km Strumble Head Lighthouse · beach, Pembrokeshire
  4. 27 km Bishop's Palace · palace, Pembrokeshire
  5. 17 km Roch Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  6. 7 km Pembrokeshire Coast National Park · national park, Pembrokeshire
  7. 15 km Back to Mathry

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    Within 15 km of Mathry

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mathry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7093Carreg Samson (4 km)
    Churches3848Llanedren (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1724Abermawr (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1116Dudwell Mountain (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Corsydd Llangloffan National Nature Reserve (3 km)
    Museums45Scolton Manor Museum (19 km)
    Caves34Ogof Mwn (16 km)
    Treks23Garn Fawr Viewpoint Walk, Pembroke (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Penpleidian (18 km)
    Other attractions22St Non's Well (19 km)
    Waterfalls22Aberfforest Waterfall (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Llys-y-frân Reservoir (21 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (67 km)

    Mathry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mathry?

    Abermawr (beach, about 3 km), Strumble Head Lighthouse (beach, about 12 km), Roch Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (national park, about 15 km), Bishop's Palace (palace, about 18 km), Carn Llidi (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mathry?

    Carreg Samson, about 4 km by road; Parc Castell (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mathry?

    Llanedren, about 5 km by road; St. Teilo's Church, Llandeloy (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mathry?

    Abermawr, about 3 km by road; Abereiddy Bay (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mathry?

    Start in Mathry, visit Abermawr, then Strumble Head Lighthouse, then Bishop's Palace, then Roch Castle, then Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mathry?

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

    Towns near Mathry

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