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 9PQ, CF15 9QY, CF15 9TN, CF15 9PT, CF15 9QB, CF15 9QQ, CF15 9TA, CF15 9TG, CF15 9QP … 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
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 3.5 miles
- Canada Lodge and Lake 0.9 miles
- The Gwaelod y Garth Inn 4 1.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 3 2.4 miles
- The Lincoln House Private Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 4.3 miles
- Village Hotel Cardiff 3 2.5 miles
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 6.1 miles
- Vale Resort 4 4.2 miles
- The Parkgate Hotel 6.1 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