Llanharry
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.514, -3.426 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 01 80 |
| Population: | 3,035 |
Llanharry is a small village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, set on the edge of rolling farmland with open views towards the Vale of Glamorgan. It sits close to larger local centres such as Pontyclun and Talbot Green, so it combines a rural feel with easy access to services and commuter routes into Cardiff and the Valleys.
Historically the village was shaped by 19th-century industry - local ironworking and quarrying left a clear mark on its layout - but today it is largely residential with some light industry nearby. Llanharry retains a strong local community spirit, with village organisations, events and a mix of older cottages and more recent housing that reflect the shift from an industrial past to a quieter, community-focused present.
Postcode districts covering Llanharry
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10.6 miles
- Swansea 23.8 miles
- Newport 20.4 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 23.7 miles
- Tonypandy 7.1 miles
- Barry 10.4 miles
- Bridgend 6.1 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19.4 miles
- Cwmbrân 19.3 miles
- Neath 19.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 16.3 miles
- Coity Higher 5.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brynsadler Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Pontyclun West Ward 1.4 miles
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 1.5 miles
- Llanharan Parish 1.5 miles
- Ystradowen Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Pontyclun Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Llanharan and Brynna Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Pontyclun Central Ward 2.1 miles
- Talbot Green Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Pont-y-clun Parish 2.2 miles
- Penllyn Parish 2.3 miles
- Mwyndy Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Llanharry
CF72 9WH, CF72 9JE, CF72 9HL, CF72 9LN, CF72 9JF, CF72 9UP, CF72 9LT, CF72 9HR, CF72 9DE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 8.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 31.7 miles
- Pontyclun Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Llanharan Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Llanharry Ad
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 2.4 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 1.9 miles
- Vale Resort 4 2.4 miles
- The Bear, Cowbridge 4 3.7 miles
- The White Lion Cowbridge 1.7 miles
- High Corner Hotel 4 1.8 miles
- The Vale & Golf Club 4 2.5 miles
- Vale Hotel Golf & Spa 4 2.5 miles
- Premier Inn Llantrisant hotel 3 2.6 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 4.2 miles
Schools in Llanharry
- Llanhari Primary Primary
- Ysgol Llanhari All ages
Local points of interest
- Hensol Castle Estate 2.7 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 2.8 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 6.8 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 6.9 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 6.9 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 10.1 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 10.4 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.8 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 10.9 miles