A478 road
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The A478 road is a major route in the Welsh counties of Ceredigion
, Pembrokeshire
and Carmarthenshire
, connecting Cardigan
(junction with the A487 road
) and Tenby
.
Route
From north to south it runs through:
The A478 is 30 miles (48.3 km) in length.
Ceredigion
Ceredigion is a county and former kingdom in mid-west Wales. As Cardiganshire , it was created in 1282, and was reconstituted as a county under that name in 1996, reverting to Ceredigion a day later...
, Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
and Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire is a unitary authority in the south west of Wales and one of thirteen historic counties. It is the 3rd largest in Wales. Its three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford...
, connecting Cardigan
Cardigan, Ceredigion
Cardigan is a town in the county of Ceredigion in Mid Wales. It lies on the estuary of the River Teifi at the point where Ceredigion meets Pembrokeshire. It was the county town of the pre-1974 county of Cardiganshire. It is the second largest town in Ceredigion. The town's population was 4,203...
(junction with the A487 road
A487 road
The A487 is a trunk road in Wales, running up the western side of the country from Haverfordwest in the south to Bangor in the north.It starts at Merlin's Bridge near Haverfordwest, from where it travels north west to St David's, then switches back north east through Fishguard, Cardigan, Aberaeron,...
) and Tenby
Tenby
Tenby is a walled seaside town in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, lying on Carmarthen Bay.Notable features of Tenby include of sandy beaches; the 13th century medieval town walls, including the Five Arches barbican gatehouse ; 15th century St...
.
Route
From north to south it runs through:
- Cardigan;
- — crosses the county boundary to Pembrokeshire
- Pen-y-Bryn;
- Rhoshill;
- BlaenffosBlaenffosBlaenffos is a small village of around 200 inhabitants in the north of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The village lies on the western slopes of Frenni Fawr which at 395m is the most easterly peak in the Preseli Hills....
; - CrymychCrymychCrymych is a small village of around 400 inhabitants in the north of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The village developed around the former Crymmych Arms railway station on the now closed line, nicknamed the Cardi Bach , which ran from Whitland to Cardigan.Other than the Crymych Arms public house, which...
; - — crosses the county boundary to Carmarthenshire
- Efailwen;
- — re-crosses the county boundary to Pembrokeshire
- Llandissilio;
- — until around 2001 at this point the road re-crossed the county boundary to Carmarthenshire to between Clynderwen and the A40, but now after local government boundary changes it stays wholly in Pembrokeshire
- ClynderwenClynderwenClynderwen is a rural village in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The village is known as a camping destination and is popular for self-catering holidays...
and Clynderwen railway station; - — crosses the A40 roadA40 roadThe A40 is a major trunk road connecting London to Fishguard, Wales and officially called The London to Fishguard Trunk Road in all legal documents and Acts...
; - NarberthNarberth, PembrokeshireNarberth is a town in Pembrokeshire, Wales. . It was founded around a Welsh court, but later became a Norman stronghold on the Landsker Line. It became the headquarters of the hundred of Narberth. It was once a marcher borough...
; - TempletonTempleton, PembrokeshireTempleton is a town in Pembrokeshire, Wales.- Early history :The placename Templeton may derive from “The Templar's Farm” or...
; - BegellyBegellyBegelly is a village and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated in the south of the county, 7 km north of Tenby. In addition to the village, the parish includes the hamlet of Thomas Chapel and a web of small settlements associated with the 19th century anthracite mining industry. ...
; - — crosses the A477 roadA477 roadThe A477 road is a major route in the Welsh counties of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, connecting St Clears and Johnston. It includes a toll bridge, the Cleddau Bridge between Pembroke Dock and Neyland....
; - Pentlepoir;
- Wooden;
- Moreton;
- New Hedges;
- Tenby.
The A478 is 30 miles (48.3 km) in length.