Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Spittal

Spittal is a town in Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 494 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 15 beaches & coast and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (5 km), Rudbaxton Rath (5 km) and Wiston Castle (8 km).

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

Spittal at a glance

Location
Pembrokeshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 494
Coordinates
51.8689° N, 4.9425° W
Places within 50 km
137 (79 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 Spittal

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

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Spittal. The closest is Scolton Manor (2 km); the best-known is Rudbaxton Rath (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Spittal

50 churches within 100 km of Spittal. The closest is St Michael's Church (4 km); the best-known is St Mary's (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Spittal

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Spittal. The closest is Newgale Beach (16 km); the best-known is Abermawr (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Spittal

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Spittal. The closest is Dudwell Mountain (8 km); the best-known is Foel Cwmcerwyn (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Spittal

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Spittal. The closest is Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Spittal

6 museums within 100 km of Spittal. The closest is Scolton Manor Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Spittal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Spittal
  2. 5 km Pembrokeshire Coast National Park · national park, Pembrokeshire
  3. 7 km Roch Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  4. 11 km Haverfordwest Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  5. 6 km Rudbaxton Rath · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  6. 5 km Wiston Castle · heritage site, Pembrokeshire
  7. 8 km Back to Spittal

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    Within 15 km of Spittal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Spittal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6586Scolton Manor (2 km)
    Churches3350St Michael's Church (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1527Newgale Beach (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1026Dudwell Mountain (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (5 km)
    Museums56Scolton Manor Museum (2 km)
    Parks03Clyne Gardens (89 km)
    Treks12Landsker Borderlands Trail (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Llys-y-frân Reservoir (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Caldey Island (39 km)
    Temples01Skanda Vale (57 km)
    Caves01Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (87 km)

    Spittal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Spittal?

    Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (national park, about 5 km), Rudbaxton Rath (heritage site, about 5 km), Wiston Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Haverfordwest Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Roch Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Picton Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Spittal?

    Scolton Manor, about 2 km by road; Wolfscastle Motte (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Spittal?

    St Michael's Church, about 4 km by road; St. Mary's Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Spittal?

    Newgale Beach, about 16 km by road; Abermawr (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Spittal?

    Start in Spittal, visit Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, then Roch Castle, then Haverfordwest Castle, then Rudbaxton Rath, then Wiston Castle, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Spittal?

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

    Towns near Spittal

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