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 miles
- Swansea 20.6 miles
- Newport 21.7 miles
- Tonypandy 1.8 miles
- Barry 15.6 miles
- Bridgend 6.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19.4 miles
- Cwmbrân 19.3 miles
- Neath 15.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.6 miles
- Coity Higher 5.9 miles
- Pontypool 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hendreforgan Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Gilfach Goch Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Tonyrefail West Ward 1.5 miles
- Tonyrefail Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Tonypandy Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1.9 miles
- Ogmore Valley Parish 2 miles
- Cwm Clydach Parish 2.5 miles
- Trealaw Ward 2.6 miles
- Cymmer Parish 2.7 miles
- Tonyrefail East Ward 2.7 miles
- Coychurch Higher Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Gilfach Goch
CF39 8RB, CF39 8SW, CF39 8UG, CF39 8UF, CF39 8YL, CF39 8FH, CF39 8BF, CF39 8YA, CF39 8SP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 14.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 35.4 miles
- Tonypandy Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Gilfach Goch Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 8.8 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- The White Lion 7.2 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 7.6 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Vale Resort 4 7.7 miles
- The Bear Hotel 4 8.9 miles
Schools in Gilfach Goch
- Hendreforgan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 2.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 3.7 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 7.7 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.1 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 13.1 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.1 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.2 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.4 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.4 miles