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Pontlliw

Pontlliw is a town in Swansea district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 1,645 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 44 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 churches. The must-see places are Mynydd-bach Chapel, Loughor Castle and Leucarum Roman Fort.

51.6914° N, 4.0106° WPop. 1,645

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pontlliw

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

44 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 Pontlliw
  2. Cwm Clydach Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Mynydd-bach Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. Saint Joseph's Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  5. Capel y Crwyschurch · 30 min
  6. Loughor Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pontlliw
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pontlliw?

Mynydd-bach Chapel (church, about 6 km), Loughor Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Leucarum Roman Fort (fort, about 7 km), Tabernacle (church, about 8 km), Cwm Level Park (park, about 9 km), Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

133 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Pontlliw?

Loughor Castle, about 7 km by road; Leucarum Roman Fort (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pontlliw?

Kilvey Hill, about 12 km by road; Mynydd Y Betws (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pontlliw?

Start in Pontlliw, visit Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve, then Mynydd-bach Chapel, then Saint Joseph's Cathedral, then Capel y Crwys, then Loughor Castle, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.