Cilfynydd
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.62, -3.319 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 08 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Cilfynydd sits on the eastern edge of Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, tucked into the Taff valley beside the River Taff in South Wales. The steep valley sides and post‑industrial landscape give quick access to countryside and riverside paths while keeping the feel of a tightly knit village community.
Like many nearby settlements it grew rapidly in the 19th century with the coal and iron industries, leaving rows of Victorian terraces, former chapels and an unmistakable industrial heritage. Today it is largely residential with local shops and active community groups; many residents commute via Pontypridd and rail links into Cardiff, and there are ongoing local efforts to celebrate the area’s past and improve amenities for the future.
Postcode districts covering Cilfynydd
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Newport 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Weston-super-Mare 24.8 miles40 km
- Tonypandy 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Barry 14.9 miles24 km
- Bridgend 13.1 miles21 km
- Cwmbran Central 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Cwmbrân 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Neath 21.8 miles35 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Coity Higher 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Pontypool 13.2 miles21.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Glyn-coch Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Trallwng Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pontypridd Town Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Pontypridd Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ynysybwl Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Treforest Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Abercynon Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Graig and Pontypridd West Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Aber Valley Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Cilfynydd
CF37 4HD, CF37 4JD, CF37 4HF, CF37 4NJ, CF37 4EU, CF37 4WX, CF37 4NW, CF37 4LQ, CF37 4HB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Bristol Airport 30.6 miles49.2 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Pontypridd Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Cilfynydd Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.5 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Antelope Hotel 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in Cilfynydd
- Ysgol Bro Taf All ages
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.8 miles14.2 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km