Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Tregaron

Tregaron is a town in Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 1,213 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 8 churches and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cors Caron National Nature Reserve (6 km), Bremia Roman Fort (6 km) and Strata Florida Abbey (11 km).

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Tregaron, Wales
Tregaron, Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tregaron at a glance

Location
Ceredigion district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,213
Coordinates
52.2195° N, 3.9329° W
Places within 50 km
64 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tregaron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tregaron: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tregaron

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tregaron. The closest is Llan Ddu Fawr (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Llan Ddu Fawr · viewpoint · Ceredigion · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd Mallaen · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Fforest · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Pendinas · viewpoint · Ceredigion · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Sugar Loaf · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gorllwyn · viewpoint · Powys · ~30 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Tregaron

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tregaron. The closest is Bremia Roman Fort (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tregaron

39 churches within 100 km of Tregaron. The closest is Soar-Y-Mynydd (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tregaron

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tregaron. The closest is Ynyslas Sand Dunes (44 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tregaron

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tregaron. The closest is Cors Caron National Nature Reserve (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tregaron

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tregaron. The closest is Elan Valley Reservoirs (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tregaron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tregaron
  2. 6 km Cors Caron National Nature Reserve · nature spot, Ceredigion
  3. 7 km Strata Florida Abbey · heritage site, Ceredigion
  4. 7 km Llan Ddu Fawr · viewpoint, Ceredigion
  5. 21 km Soar-Y-Mynydd · church, Ceredigion
  6. 18 km Bremia Roman Fort · fort, Ceredigion
  7. 6 km Back to Tregaron

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From travellers near Tregaron

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How to reach Tregaron

    All places near Tregaron by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tregaron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23123Llan Ddu Fawr (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1885Bremia Roman Fort (6 km)
    Churches839Soar-Y-Mynydd (15 km)
    Beaches & coast111Ynyslas Sand Dunes (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Cors Caron National Nature Reserve (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Elan Valley Reservoirs (22 km)
    Treks16Ceredigion Coast Path (33 km)
    Parks15Borth Animalarium (38 km)
    Museums24West Wales Museum of Childhood (46 km)
    Caves03Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (52 km)
    Waterfalls03Dolgoch Lower Falls (56 km)
    Other attractions12Old Market Hall (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aberystwyth Masjid (29 km)
    Temples11Skanda Vale (47 km)

    Tregaron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tregaron?

    Cors Caron National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Bremia Roman Fort (fort, about 6 km), Strata Florida Abbey (heritage site, about 11 km), Soar-Y-Mynydd (church, about 15 km), Llan Ddu Fawr (viewpoint, about 19 km), Lampeter Monument (monument, about 19 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 1 beach, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tregaron?

    Llan Ddu Fawr, about 19 km by road; Mynydd Mallaen (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tregaron?

    Bremia Roman Fort, about 6 km by road; Strata Florida Abbey (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tregaron?

    Soar-Y-Mynydd, about 15 km by road; Hafod Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tregaron?

    Start in Tregaron, visit Cors Caron National Nature Reserve, then Strata Florida Abbey, then Llan Ddu Fawr, then Soar-Y-Mynydd, then Bremia Roman Fort, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tregaron?

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

    Towns near Tregaron

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