Llanharan and Brynna
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.536, -3.453 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 99 82 |
| Population: | 5,755 |
Llanharan is a semi-rural village in Rhondda Cynon Taf that sits on the fringe between the lowland Vale and the South Wales Valleys. It combines a farming and former industrial heritage with modern commuting life - there’s a station on the South Wales main line and good road links so many residents travel to Cardiff or beyond for work - while local landmarks such as old country houses and community clubs keep a strong village identity.
Brynna, a short distance away, feels quieter and is well known locally for its green spaces: Brynna Woods and the Brynna and Llanharan Marsh reserve are popular for walks and wildlife. The settlement has grown modestly in recent years but retains a close-knit community character, shaped by agricultural roots and the wider South Wales industrial history that transformed this part of the valley region.
Postcode districts covering Llanharan and Brynna
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 12 miles19.3 km
- Swansea 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Newport 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Tonypandy 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Barry 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bridgend 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Cwmbran Central 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Cwmbrân 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Neath 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 15 miles24.2 km
- Coity Higher 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Pontypool 21.1 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 0.7 miles1 km
- Llanharan Parish 0.7 miles1 km
- Pencoed and Penprysg Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Llanharry Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Coychurch Higher Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Pencoed Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Talbot Green Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Brynsadler Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Heol-y-Cyw Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Pontyclun West Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Pontyclun Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Tonyrefail Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Llanharan and Brynna
CF72 9GT, CF72 9US, CF72 9RT, CF72 9QX, CF72 9GU, CF72 9UX, CF72 9ZN, CF72 9TQ, CF72 9WP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Bristol Airport 33.3 miles53.6 km
- Llanharan Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Pencoed Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Llanharan and Brynna Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The White Lion 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Bear Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Cae Court Hotel 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Vale Resort 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Llanharan and Brynna
- Brynnau Primary Primary
- Dolau Primary Primary
- Llanharan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5 miles8 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 11.2 miles18 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km