Gilfach Goch
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.597, -3.474 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 98 89 |
| Population: | 2,532 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Gilfach Goch is a small former coal-mining village tucked into the steep-sided Rhondda Fach valley in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in South Wales. It grew rapidly in the 19th and early 20th centuries with the development of local pits and terraced housing, and the landscape still bears traces of that industrial past in reclaimed spoil tips, narrow lanes and pockets of woodland on the surrounding hills.
Today Gilfach Goch retains a strong community spirit with local clubs, heritage groups and events that celebrate its mining history, while the economy has shifted towards commuting and small-scale local businesses, with many residents travelling to Cardiff and nearby towns for work. The village is also valued for its access to countryside walks and views over the valleys, making it typical of the resilient post‑industrial communities of the South Wales Valleys.
Postcode districts covering Gilfach Goch
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Swansea 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Newport 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Tonypandy 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Barry 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Bridgend 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Cwmbran Central 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Cwmbrân 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Neath 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.2 miles18 km
- Coity Higher 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Pontypool 20 miles32.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Hendreforgan Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Tonypandy Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Tonyrefail West Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ogmore Valley Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cwm Clydach Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Tonyrefail Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Trealaw Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cymmer Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Ogmore Vale Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Tonyrefail East Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Gilfach Goch
CF39 8BF, CF39 8FH, CF39 8SA, CF39 8GT, CF39 8RU, CF39 8SH, CF39 8SX, CF39 8RG, CF39 8SW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14.9 miles24 km
- Bristol Airport 35.7 miles57.4 km
- Tonypandy Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Gilfach Goch Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.7 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Cae Court Hotel 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The White Lion 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Vale Resort 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Bear Hotel 4 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Gilfach Goch
- Abercerdin Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 2 miles3.2 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.6 miles23.6 km