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Pencoed

Pencoed is a town in Bridgend County Borough district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 9,166 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage and 32 churches. The must-see places are Church of St Mary, Coity Castle and St. Canna's.

51.5237° N, 3.5002° WPop. 9,166

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pencoed

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:48 pm

52 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 Pencoed
  2. Bryngarw Country Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Church of St Marychurch · 30 min
  4. St. Canna'schurch · 30 min
  5. St Quintins Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. The Royal Mint Experiencemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pencoed
Today’s loopPencoedStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pencoed?

Church of St Mary (church, about 5 km), Coity Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), St. Canna's (church, about 5 km), Penllyn Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Newcastle (heritage site, about 7 km), Bryngarw Country Park (park, about 8 km).

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

160 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 10 parks, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pencoed?

Mynydd Pen-y-graig, about 12 km by road; Mynydd Ton (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pencoed?

Coity Castle, about 5 km by road; Penllyn Castle (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pencoed?

Start in Pencoed, visit Bryngarw Country Park, then Church of St Mary, then St. Canna's, then St Quintins Castle, then The Royal Mint Experience, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.