Ponthir, North SomersetCaerleon CastleNewport CastleLlangibby CastleMynydd Twyn-glasRhiwderin CampPontypool Park
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Ponthir

Ponthir is a town in North Somerset district, North Somerset, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 55 forts & heritage, 50 hill stations & viewpoints and 38 churches. The must-see places are Caerleon Castle, Newport Castle and Llangibby Castle.

51.6322° N, 2.9761° W

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Caerleon Castle, heritage site near Ponthir
Must-see

Caerleon Castle

Heritage site · 4 km

Newport Castle, church near Ponthir
Must-see

Newport Castle

Church · 6 km

Must-see

Llangibby Castle

Heritage site · 7 km

Places near Ponthir by type

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One day from Ponthir

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

48 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 Ponthir
  2. Caerleon Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Newport Castlechurch · 30 min
  4. Rhiwderin Campheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mynydd Twyn-glasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Llangibby Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ponthir
Today’s loopPonthirStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ponthir?

Caerleon Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Newport Castle (church, about 6 km), Llangibby Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Mynydd Twyn-glas (viewpoint, about 10 km), Rhiwderin Camp (heritage site, about 10 km), Pontypool Park (park, about 11 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 14 parks, 8 treks.

Which is the nearest fort to Ponthir?

Caerleon Castle, about 4 km by road; Llangibby Castle (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ponthir?

Mynydd Twyn-glas, about 10 km by road; Mynydd Machen (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ponthir?

Start in Ponthir, visit Caerleon Castle, then Newport Castle, then Rhiwderin Camp, then Mynydd Twyn-glas, then Llangibby Castle, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.