Mountains & hills · South Wales
Banc
Banc — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Llwyfan Cerrig · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Banc is a named hill or mountain in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Banc is a mountain located in South Wales, specifically within the parish of Llanpumsaint. It offers a natural landscape typical of the region, characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views. Visitors can expect opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploration of the surrounding countryside. The area is known for its tranquil environment, making it a suitable spot for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9213, -4.3208
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llanpumsaint
- Postcode
- SA33 6LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Llwyfan Cerrig — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612020 (CC BY 4.0)
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Pen-y-Gar, Llanpumsaint
Vineyards · 1.1 km
Rheilffordd Gwili (Gwili Railway)
Heritage railways · 1.7 km
Allt Pant Glas
Castles · 2.1 km
Allt Foel-fawr
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Llanpumsaint
Villages · 2.5 km
Danycerrig
Vineyards · 2.8 km
Church Of Saint Cynwyl
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Cynwyl Elfed
Villages · 3.2 km
Rhydargaeau
Villages · 3.4 km
Garn Fawr Motte
Literary houses · 3.6 km
Caerau Clungwyn
Vineyards · 3.9 km
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Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar
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Pen-y-Gar, Llanpumsaint
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Rheilffordd Gwili (Gwili Railway)
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Places to stay
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Woodland Rise camping and caravan site
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Castle Hotel
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Rose and Crown
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Towy View Touring Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Bunch of Grapes
The Bunch of Grapes — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Three Horseshoes
The Three Horseshoes — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banc?
- Banc is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA33 6LT), in the parish of Llanpumsaint.
- What is Banc?
- Banc — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Banc?
- The nearest railway station is Llwyfan Cerrig, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA33 6LT.
- How do I get to Banc?
- The nearest railway station is Llwyfan Cerrig, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA33 6LT.