Pentyrch is a village on the north‑western edge of Cardiff in Wales, nestling beneath the distinctive ridge of The Garth. The nearby hill and surrounding countryside offer popular walking routes and panoramic views across the Vale of Glamorgan towards the Bristol Channel, giving the area a strong outdoor appeal despite its proximity to the city.
Historically an agricultural settlement in historic Glamorgan, Pentyrch has retained a village feel while evolving into a commuter community for Cardiff. It still boasts local amenities such as a primary school, village hall, pubs and sports clubs, and community events and volunteer groups help preserve a close‑knit social character alongside small local businesses.
Postcode districts covering Pentyrch
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 5.4 miles
- Newport 14.8 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 19.7 miles
- Tonypandy 9.1 miles
- Barry 8.6 miles
- Bridgend 11.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 14.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 14.1 miles
- Neath 24.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.5 miles
- Coity Higher 11.2 miles
- Pontypool 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pentyrch and St. Fagans Ward 1.1 miles
- Creigiau Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Taff's Well Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Radyr Ward 1.9 miles
- Radyr and Morganstown Parish 1.9 miles
- Efail Isaf Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Groes-faen Built-up area 2 miles
- Tongwynlais Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Llantwit Fardre Parish 2.5 miles
- Church Village Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Pontyclun East Ward 2.8 miles
- Ton-teg Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Pentyrch
CF15 9PL, CF15 9PY, CF15 9TB, CF15 9TJ, CF15 9QB, CF15 9AD, CF15 9PJ, CF15 9PX, CF15 9TA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 9.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 26.9 miles
- Taffs Well Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Radyr Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Pentyrch Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 1.6 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 4 miles
- Parador44 6.1 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 4 miles
- Vale Resort 4 4.1 miles
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 6.1 miles
- Lincoln House Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- The Parkgate Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- The White Lion 6 miles
Schools in Pentyrch
- Craig y Parc School Independent - special
- Pentyrch Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 3.1 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 3.6 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.1 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.5 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 5.6 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 5.8 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 5.9 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 6 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 6.2 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 6.3 miles