Gilfach Goch
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.59, -3.471 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 98 88 |
| Population: | 2,532 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Gilfach Goch is a small village and community in Rhondda Cynon Taf, set in the steep, enclosed valleys that characterise much of South Wales. The local landscape mixes rows of traditional terraced houses and remnants of former industrial sites with wooded slopes and footpaths, making it a quiet spot for local walking and enjoying valley views.
It grew rapidly during the 19th‑century coal boom and still carries a strong mining heritage, visible in former colliery sites and community memory. Since the decline of deep coalworking the area has become largely residential, with local clubs, sports teams and regeneration projects keeping a close‑knit social life and a clear sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Gilfach Goch
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Swansea 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Newport 21.7 miles35 km
- Tonypandy 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barry 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Bridgend 6.9 miles11 km
- Cwmbran Central 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Cwmbrân 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Neath 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Coity Higher 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Pontypool 20.1 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Hendreforgan Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Gilfach Goch Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Tonyrefail West Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Tonyrefail Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tonypandy Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ogmore Valley Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Cwm Clydach Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Trealaw Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cymmer Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Tonyrefail East Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Coychurch Higher Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Gilfach Goch
CF39 8UY, CF39 8UR, CF39 8SX, CF39 8UH, CF39 8SP, CF39 8TW, CF39 8SN, CF39 8SR, CF39 8FF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Bristol Airport 35.4 miles56.9 km
- Tonypandy Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Gilfach Goch Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The White Lion 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Cae Court Hotel 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Vale Resort 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Bear Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.2 km
Schools in Gilfach Goch
- Hendreforgan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 3.7 miles6 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.7 miles12.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km