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Tregaron

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Tregaron

Tregaron works well as a base: 20 minutes from Lledrod, 19km from Cwmystwyth Mountain Road.

Tregaron is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,213, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tregaron 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 Tregaron to your route.

About Tregaron

Tregaron (Welsh: [treˈɡaːrɔn] "town of St Caron") is an ancient market town in Ceredigion, Wales. It is sited astride the River Brenig, a tributary of the River Teifi, and is 11 miles (18 km) north-east of Lampeter. According to the 2011 Census, the population of the ward of Tregaron was 1,213 and 67% of the

Read more population could speak Welsh; Tregaron is a community covering 33 square miles (85 km2); two-thirds of the population were born in Wales. The community contains the hamlets Llettum-ddu, Pentre, and Ty'n-yr-eithin.

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What are the best things to do in Tregaron?

Tregaron offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Tregaron located?

Tregaron is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2195 latitude, -3.9329 longitude.

What is the population of Tregaron?

Tregaron has a population of approximately 1,213 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,213
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.2195, -3.9329

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Tregaron

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Abergwesyn Pass (Devil's Staircase)

Remote 16-mile single-track mountain road from Abergwesyn to Tregaron over the Cambrian Desert, its Devil's Staircase section stacking hairpins at 20%+ gradients. One of the emptiest drives in Britain. No fuel, little signal.

15 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Devil's Bridge Falls

Dramatic series of waterfalls plunging through a deep wooded gorge spanned by three bridges built on top of each other across eight centuries.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Devils Bridge Falls & Biker Stop

A scenic biker destination in mid-Wales where riders gather after tackling the spectacular mountain roads around Aberystwyth.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Devil's Bridge Tea Rooms

A charming tea room perched above the dramatic Devil's Bridge waterfalls in mid-Wales, a classic stop on scenic Welsh driving routes.

18 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

Cwmystwyth Mountain Road

Wild, lonely mountain road from Rhayader to Aberystwyth over the Cambrian Mountains, passing the Elan Valley dams and old lead mines of Cwmystwyth. Often called one of Britain's remotest drives.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Elan Valley

Chain of Victorian dams and reservoirs built to supply Birmingham, their stone spillways thundering after rain, linked by a superb driving road through mid-Wales moorland. International Dark Sky Park with red kites overhead.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Black Mountain Pass (A4069)

Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pen y Fan

The highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Tregaron

  • Right hereAbergwesyn Pass (Devil's Staircase)Remote 16-mile single-track mountain road from Abergwesyn to Tregaron over the Cambrian Desert, its Devil's Staircase section stacking hairpins at 20%+ gradients. One of the emptiest drives in Britain. No fuel, little signal.
  • 19 kmCwmystwyth Mountain RoadWild, lonely mountain road from Rhayader to Aberystwyth over the Cambrian Mountains, passing the Elan Valley dams and old lead mines of Cwmystwyth. Often called one of Britain's remotest drives.
  • 43 kmBlack Mountain Pass (A4069)Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.
  • 50 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
  • 62 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tregaron.

Lledrod

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km away

Llangybi

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Llanilar

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 1,085

Aberaeron

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 km awayPop. 1,422

Penparcau

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 km awayPop. 3,088

Aberystwyth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 km awayPop. 18,749

Llansawel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 km away

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