Pen-y-graig
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.612, -3.444 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 00 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Pen-y-graig sits in the steep-sided valleys of Rhondda in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, close to towns such as Tonypandy and Porth. The village is typified by rows of terraced housing clinging to the hillside, with valley woodlands nearby and road and rail connections linking it into the South Wales Valleys and to Cardiff.
It grew up as a 19th‑century coal‑mining community, and that industrial past still shapes local landmarks, social life and cultural traditions - chapels, miners’ institutes, rugby clubs and choirs remain important. Since the pits closed, the area has seen economic change and regeneration efforts, with a strong local identity and grassroots projects aimed at preserving heritage while encouraging new small businesses and community activities.
Postcode districts covering Pen-y-graig
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.6 miles
- Swansea 21.6 miles
- Newport 20.6 miles
- Tonypandy 0.6 miles
- Barry 16.2 miles
- Bridgend 8.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 17.9 miles
- Cwmbrân 17.9 miles
- Neath 16.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.8 miles
- Coity Higher 7.7 miles
- Pontypool 18.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tonypandy Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Trealaw Ward 0.8 miles
- Cymmer Parish 1.5 miles
- Gilfach Goch Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 1.6 miles
- Cwm Clydach Parish 1.7 miles
- Ynyshir Parish 1.7 miles
- Porth Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Cymer Ward 1.9 miles
- Tonyrefail West Ward 2 miles
- Wattstown Built-up area 2 miles
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Pen-y-graig
CF40 1PN, CF40 1QA, CF40 1EA, CF40 1EX, CF40 1LR, CF40 1QW, CF40 1EL, CF40 1TD, CF40 1EH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 15.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 34.9 miles
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Tonypandy Railway Station 0.6 miles
Hotels near Pen-y-graig Ad
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 2.3 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 5.6 miles
- Llechwen Hall 3 6.2 miles
- Pencelli Hotel 4.2 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 7.9 miles
- High Corner Hotel 4 5 miles
- Premier Inn Llantrisant hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Cresselly Inn 5.7 miles
- Premier Inn Llantrisant 3 5.5 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4 2.5 7.9 miles
Schools in Pen-y-graig
- Ysgol Nantgwyn All ages
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 3.5 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 4.2 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 4.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.4 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.3 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12.3 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14.1 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.1 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.1 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.2 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles