Which Way to Cardiff? Trivia Quiz

I will give you the names of two towns or cities in Wales, you have to say which direction (approximately) the second town is from the first. For our members that live in Wales, this quiz shouldn't be too difficult, but for others, find an atlas first!

A multiple-choice quiz by delboy22. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
delboy22

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
267,169

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
755

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1. Easy one to start. If you are in Cardiff - which direction is Swansea? Hint

west

north

east

south

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2. Which direction would you head, to travel from Brecon, to Abergavenny? Hint

north west

south east

north

south

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3. You are visiting Carmarthen, and fancy a day out in Aberystwyth, which direction would you have to travel? Hint

south west

north

east

south east

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4. After spending a day out in Aberystwyth, why not take a trip to Rhyader tomorrow - but which direction is it? Hint

north

south east

west

south west

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5. Which direction is Bangor from Llandudno? Hint

south east

north

south west

east

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6. Is Builth Wells north of Brecon?

Yes

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7. In the South Wales valleys, which direction is Pontypridd from Abercynon? Hint

south

west

north

east

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8. You have just arrived at Cardiff Wales International Airport, and you want to go into Cardiff - but which direction is Cardiff from the airport? Hint

east

north

south

west

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9. You are in the beautiful city of St Davids, and you want to go to Fishguard, which direction is Fishguard from St Davids? Hint

north east

south

west

south west

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10. Where is Wales with relation to England? Hint

to the south

to the east

to the north

to the west

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Easy one to start. If you are in Cardiff - which direction is Swansea?

Answer: west

Cardiff is the capital of Wales. Travelling to Swansea is easy, as there is a motorway link between the cities, or a regular express train service.

2. Which direction would you head, to travel from Brecon, to Abergavenny?

Answer: south east

By road, the most direct route would be via the A40.

3. You are visiting Carmarthen, and fancy a day out in Aberystwyth, which direction would you have to travel?

Answer: north

Both Carmarthen and Aberystwyth are beautiful ancient towns. Aberystwyth is an university town, and Camarthen is perhaps best known for its ancient castle.

4. After spending a day out in Aberystwyth, why not take a trip to Rhyader tomorrow - but which direction is it?

Answer: south east

You would not get very far trying to drive your car west of Aberystwth, you would end up in the Irish sea! When you get to Rhyader, take a drive along the picturesque Elan valley.

5. Which direction is Bangor from Llandudno?

Answer: south west

Both Bangor and Llandudno, are seaside towns on the northern coast of Wales.

6. Is Builth Wells north of Brecon?

Answer: Yes

Builth Wells is famous for the annual "Welsh show", where Welsh farmers show their livestock, and visitors get to see all aspects of Welsh farming, - a wonderful day out for the whole family.

7. In the South Wales valleys, which direction is Pontypridd from Abercynon?

Answer: south

Known locally as "Ponty", the town of Pontypridd lies on the river Taff, which is from where the Welsh get the nickname "Taffy". Pontypridd is perhaps best known as being the birthplace of the singer, Tom Jones.

8. You have just arrived at Cardiff Wales International Airport, and you want to go into Cardiff - but which direction is Cardiff from the airport?

Answer: east

The main airport which serves Wales, is at Rhoose, and is roughly 14 miles from the center of Cardiff.

9. You are in the beautiful city of St Davids, and you want to go to Fishguard, which direction is Fishguard from St Davids?

Answer: north east

The city of St Davids is the smallest city in Wales, and is one of the smallest cities in the whole of the UK. It's located in the old county of Pembrokeshire, and is surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty - a must-see for any visitors to Wales!

10. Where is Wales with relation to England?

Answer: to the west

From the lakes and mountains, down through the rivers and streams, to the rugged and majestic coastlines, Wales is a beautiful country.

Source: Author delboy22

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