Wales, United Kingdom · Europe
Pontlliw works well as a base: 10 minutes from Morriston, 26km from Black Mountain Pass (A4069).
Pontlliw is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,645, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pontlliw sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pontlliw to your route.
Pontlliw (Welsh spelling: Pont-lliw) is a village in the community of Pontlliw and Tircoed, part of the City and County of Swansea in Wales. The village is located near Pontarddulais, off Junction 47 of the M4 motorway.
The name of the village comes from the Welsh word for bridge (pont) and the name of the River LliwRead more
which runs through the village.
The Pontlliw and Tircoed community has an elected community council and has a population of 2,075. The village itself had a population of around 1,645 in 2011.
Pontlliw has a primary school, as well as a number of small businesses such as a newsagent, Post Office, a restaurant and public house – The Buck and an Indian restaurant – Rasoi.
Pontlliw has one active chapel, Carmel Baptist, which runs activities throughout the week in both Welsh and English.
The village also is home to Pontarddulais Golf Club – which lies within the boundaries of Pontlliw despite its name featuring neighbouring village Pontarddulais. The 9-hole course opened in the 1990s under the name Allt y Graban.
Pontlliw Village Hall is regularly used to stage theatrical performances and concerts as well as classes run by local groups.
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Pontlliw is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6914 latitude, -4.0106 longitude.
Pontlliw has a population of approximately 1,645 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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beach
Triple limestone peaks guard a sweep of sand where Pennard Pill meanders to the sea on the Gower: repeatedly voted among Britain's best beaches yet reached only on foot past a ruined castle. View from Pennard cliffs is the classic.
15 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Wales's national motorsport centre on the Carmarthenshire coast, a fast former-airfield circuit once used by F1 teams including McLaren and Williams for secret testing.
22 km · about 25 min drive
beach
A sweeping three-mile beach on the Gower Peninsula with dramatic cliff views, Worm's Head promontory, and powerful surf.
24 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.
26 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Spectacular waterfall in the Brecon Beacons where you can walk behind the curtain of water on a natural rock ledge, a truly unique experience.
31 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
45 km · about 50 min drive
national park
South Wales mountain range with flat-topped peaks, cascading waterfalls, deep caves and an International Dark Sky Reserve.
45 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
A characterful biker cafe in the Brecon Beacons serving as a popular pit stop for riders exploring the stunning Welsh mountain roads.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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