Pen-y-waun
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.731, -3.49 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 97 04 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Pen-y-waun is a small parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, its name meaning "top of the moor" in Welsh. Set on upland moorland above the valley floor, it offers open countryside, walking routes and fair views over the South Wales Valleys towards the Brecon Beacons, retaining a quieter, more rural feel than the denser valley towns below.
Like much of the borough, the area combines a history of agriculture with connections to the coalfield era, and local life still revolves around chapels, community halls and voluntary groups. The contemporary economy is mixed - small local businesses and farming alongside residents who commute to nearby towns and cities - and there remains a strong sense of local identity and Welsh cultural activity.
Postcode districts covering Pen-y-waun
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 20.7 miles
- Swansea 20.9 miles
- Newport 24.7 miles
- Tonypandy 8.2 miles
- Barry 24.5 miles
- Bridgend 15.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 20.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 20.5 miles
- Neath 14.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 4.8 miles
- Coity Higher 14.6 miles
- Pontypool 19.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 1 mile
- Aberdare West Parish 1.2 miles
- Llwydcoed Parish 1.3 miles
- Aberdare Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Hirwaun Parish 2 miles
- Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Ward 2.1 miles
- Aberdare East Parish 2.3 miles
- Twyn Bryn-hîr Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Penderyn Built-up area 3 miles
- Rhigos Parish 3.1 miles
- Aberaman North Parish 3.2 miles
- Cwmbach Parish 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Pen-y-waun
CF44 9LH, CF44 9BN, CF44 9HW, CF44 9DH, CF44 9HS, CF44 9EU, CF44 9AL, CF44 9HY, CF44 9ES … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24 miles
- Bristol Airport 40.9 miles
- Aberdare Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Cwmbach Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Pen-y-waun Ad
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- Premier Inn Aberdare 3 4.2 miles
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa 3 6.7 miles
- Howfield Hotel 4.9 miles
- Pencelli Hotel 5.2 miles
- Bessemer Hotel 3 6 miles
- The Tiger Inn 5 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 5.6 miles
- Cresselly Inn 6 miles
Schools in Pen-y-waun
- Penywaun Community School Primary
- Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Secondary
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 9.1 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 9.5 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 10.2 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.5 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.8 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 12.8 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 14 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 16.6 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 16.8 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 16.8 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 17.4 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 18.2 miles