Pontrhydfendigaid
Built-up area in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.283, -3.861 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 73 66 |
| Population: | 712 |
Pontrhydfendigaid is a small village in Ceredigion, Wales, sitting in the upper valley of the River Teifi on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains. Its name, roughly meaning "bridge of the blessed ford", hints at its riverside setting and historic crossing point; the surrounding landscape of rolling hills, upland pasture and peat pools makes it a popular base for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
The village has a long association with pastoral farming and droving, and retains a strong Welsh-speaking community and local social life centred on the chapel, pub and village events. Nearby attractions include the late‑18th‑century landscaped Hafod Estate and the upland Teifi Pools, so tourism and outdoor recreation now play an important role alongside traditional agriculture.
Postcode districts covering Pontrhydfendigaid
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 12.1 miles19.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Ystrad Fflur Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ystrad Meurig Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ysbyty Ystwyth Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Tregaron Built-up area 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Pontarfynach Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Lledrod Parish 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Trawsgoed Parish 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Ystwyth Ward 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Llanddewi Brefi Parish 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Llangeitho Parish 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Llangwyryfon Parish 8.1 miles13.1 km
Example postcodes in Pontrhydfendigaid
SY25 6BE, SY25 6BA, SY25 6EQ, SY25 6EE, SY25 6AZ, SY25 6EP, SY25 6EB, SY25 6ER, SY25 6BL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 65.1 miles104.7 km
- Bristol Airport 79 miles127.1 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 13 miles20.9 km
- Llanwrtyd Railway Station 15.6 miles25.1 km
Hotels near Pontrhydfendigaid Ad
- Y Talbot 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Hafod Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The George Borrow Hotel 2 8.7 miles14 km
Schools in Pontrhydfendigaid
- Ysgol Gymunedol Pontrhydfendigaid Primary
Local points of interest
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Derry-Ormond Estate 12.6 miles20.4 km
- National Library of Wales Library 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 13 miles20.9 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Llanllyr Priory Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Rhayader Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km