Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Tumble

Tumble is a town in Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 4,040 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are National Botanic Garden of Wales (9 km), Dryslwyn Castle (11 km) and Banc y Betws (12 km).

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Tumble, Wales
Tumble, Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tumble at a glance

Location
Carmarthenshire district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,040
Coordinates
51.7836° N, 4.1097° W
Places within 50 km
121 (121 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tumble

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Forts & heritage near Tumble

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tumble. The closest is Dryslwyn Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tumble

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tumble. The closest is Grongar Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grongar Hill · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Mynydd Y Betws · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Carreg Dwfn · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Birds Hill · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Tair Carn Isaf · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Trichrug · viewpoint · Carmarthenshire · ~24 km · Must-see

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Churches near Tumble

51 churches within 100 km of Tumble. The closest is Tabernacl Chapel (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tumble

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tumble. The closest is Burry Port Lighthouse (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tumble

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tumble. The closest is National Botanic Garden of Wales (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Tumble

7 parks within 100 km of Tumble. The closest is Cwm Level Park (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tumble

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tumble
  2. 12 km Banc y Betws · heritage site, Carmarthenshire
  3. 9 km National Botanic Garden of Wales · garden, Carmarthenshire
  4. 5 km Dryslwyn Castle · heritage site, Carmarthenshire
  5. 3 km Grongar Hill · hill, Carmarthenshire
  6. 17 km Mynydd Y Betws · viewpoint, Carmarthenshire
  7. 15 km Back to Tumble

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How to reach Tumble

    All places near Tumble by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tumble by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3096Dryslwyn Castle (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4192Grongar Hill (13 km)
    Churches2151Tabernacl Chapel (15 km)
    Beaches & coast1218Burry Port Lighthouse (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511National Botanic Garden of Wales (9 km)
    Parks37Cwm Level Park (24 km)
    Treks15Vale of Neath Walk (41 km)
    Museums15West Wales Museum of Childhood (42 km)
    Other attractions25Margam Abbey (45 km)
    Caves33Llygad Llwchwr - Source of the River Loughor (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Beacons Reservoir (56 km)
    Temples11Skanda Vale (30 km)
    Waterfalls11Henrhyd Falls (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Caldey Island (54 km)

    Tumble: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tumble?

    National Botanic Garden of Wales (garden, about 9 km), Dryslwyn Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Banc y Betws (heritage site, about 12 km), Grongar Hill (hill, about 13 km), Mynydd Y Betws (viewpoint, about 15 km), Tabernacl Chapel (church, about 15 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 12 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tumble?

    Dryslwyn Castle, about 11 km by road; Banc y Betws (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tumble?

    Grongar Hill, about 13 km by road; Mynydd Y Betws (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tumble?

    Tabernacl Chapel, about 15 km by road; Llandyfeisant Church (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tumble?

    Start in Tumble, visit Banc y Betws, then National Botanic Garden of Wales, then Dryslwyn Castle, then Grongar Hill, then Mynydd Y Betws, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tumble?

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

    Towns near Tumble

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