Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos (Hirwaun, Penderyn a'r Rhigos)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.76, -3.511 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 95 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
The ward covering Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos sits on the western edge of Rhondda Cynon Taf, where steep former-coal valleys meet upland moor and the southern approaches to the Brecon Beacons. The area blends an industrial past - Hirwaun grew up around ironworks, ordnance factories and the community-run Tower Colliery - with quieter rural villages and sweeping ridges that are popular with walkers.
Today the local economy mixes light industry and commuting with agriculture and a modest but growing tourist trade: Penderyn is noted for its whisky distillery, while Rhigos offers wide moorland views and a small‑community feel. The ward still bears clear traces of its mining heritage alongside active village halls, local clubs and accessible countryside that attract outdoor enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 22.8 miles
- Swansea 20.8 miles
- Tonypandy 10.3 miles
- Bridgend 17.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 22 miles
- Cwmbrân 21.9 miles
- Neath 14.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 5.6 miles
- Coity Higher 16.4 miles
- Pontypool 20.9 miles
- Briton Ferry 16.4 miles
- Ebbw Vale 12.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hirwaun Parish 0.8 miles
- Penderyn Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Twyn Bryn-hîr Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Pen-y-waun Parish 2.1 miles
- Rhigos Parish 2.5 miles
- Llwydcoed Parish 2.7 miles
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 2.9 miles
- Aberdare West Parish 3.2 miles
- Ystradfellte Parish 3.5 miles
- Aberdare Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Aberdare East Parish 4.2 miles
- Cyfarthfa Parish 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
CF44 9JR, CF44 9PB, CF44 9UF, CF44 9RX, CF44 0UX, CF44 0NJ, CF44 9QE, CF44 9JP, CF44 9JX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 26.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 42.8 miles
- Aberdare Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Cwmbach Railway Station 5.8 miles
Hotels near Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 7 miles
- Howfield Hotel 5.8 miles
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 5.8 miles
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- The Tiger Inn 5.8 miles
Schools in Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
- Hirwaun Primary School Primary
- Penderyn Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 7 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 8.4 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 8.9 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.4 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.9 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 14 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 14.9 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 17.1 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 17.4 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 18.1 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 19 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 19.7 miles