Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Pencader

Pencader is a town in Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 1,107 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Skanda Vale (6 km), West Wales Museum of Childhood (11 km) and St Gwenog Church (13 km).

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

Pencader at a glance

Location
Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,107
Coordinates
52.0008° N, 4.2657° W
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 Pencader

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

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pencader. The closest is Newcastle Emlyn Castle (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pencader

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pencader. The closest is Grongar Hill (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grongar Hill · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Birds Hill · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Carn Goch · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Carreg Dwfn · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Trichrug · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd Mallaen · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~38 km · Must-see

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Churches near Pencader

49 churches within 100 km of Pencader. The closest is St Gwenog Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Pencader

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pencader. The closest is Poppit Sands (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pencader

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pencader. The closest is National Botanic Garden of Wales (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Pencader

6 parks within 100 km of Pencader. The closest is Cwm Level Park (57 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pencader

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pencader
  2. 6 km Skanda Vale · temple, Carmarthenshire
  3. 14 km Saint David's Church · church, Carmarthenshire
  4. 30 km Newcastle Emlyn Castle · heritage site, Carmarthenshire
  5. 7 km West Wales Museum of Childhood · museum, Carmarthenshire
  6. 17 km St Gwenog Church · church, Ceredigion
  7. 13 km Back to Pencader

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How to reach Pencader

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pencader by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2593Newcastle Emlyn Castle (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2188Grongar Hill (24 km)
    Churches1549St Gwenog Church (13 km)
    Beaches & coast625Poppit Sands (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514National Botanic Garden of Wales (24 km)
    Parks06Cwm Level Park (57 km)
    Museums15West Wales Museum of Childhood (11 km)
    Treks24Ceredigion Coast Path (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Elan Valley Reservoirs (62 km)
    Caves13Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (36 km)
    Other attractions03Zip World Tower Colliery (72 km)
    Waterfalls02Henrhyd Falls (59 km)
    Temples11Skanda Vale (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberystwyth Masjid (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Caldey Island (63 km)

    Pencader: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pencader?

    Skanda Vale (temple, about 6 km), West Wales Museum of Childhood (museum, about 11 km), St Gwenog Church (church, about 13 km), Newcastle Emlyn Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Saint David's Church (church, about 19 km), English Congregational Church (church, about 20 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pencader?

    Newcastle Emlyn Castle, about 18 km by road; Carmarthen Castle (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pencader?

    Grongar Hill, about 24 km by road; Birds Hill (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pencader?

    St Gwenog Church, about 13 km by road; Saint David's Church (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pencader?

    Start in Pencader, visit Skanda Vale, then Saint David's Church, then Newcastle Emlyn Castle, then West Wales Museum of Childhood, then St Gwenog Church, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pencader?

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

    Towns near Pencader

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