Treherbert
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.683, -3.54 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 93 99 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Treherbert sits at the head of the Rhondda Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. Nestled beneath steep wooded ridges and upland moor, the village occupies the upper reaches of the River Rhondda and is the terminus of the Rhondda Line, giving a scenic, well connected gateway to the surrounding hills.
Historically a coal‑mining community, Treherbert still shows that industrial past in its buildings, chapels and community memory, with the nearby Pentre-based Rhondda Heritage Park interpreting the valley’s story. Today it combines local regeneration, a strong rugby and community culture and easy access to hill walks and moorland, so it’s as much valued for its resilient local identity and views as for its industrial history.
Postcode districts covering Treherbert
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 19.9 miles
- Swansea 17.8 miles
- Tonypandy 5.9 miles
- Barry 22.6 miles
- Bridgend 11.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 22 miles
- Cwmbrân 22 miles
- Neath 12.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.2 miles
- Coity Higher 11 miles
- Pontypool 21.7 miles
- Briton Ferry 12.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Treherbert Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Treorchy Built-up area 2 miles
- Maerdy Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Pentre Parish 3.1 miles
- Abergwynfi Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Ferndale and Maerdy Ward 3.5 miles
- Glyncorrwg Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Ferndale Built-up area 4 miles
- Aberdare Built-up area 4 miles
- Ystrad Ward 4 miles
- Pen-y-waun Parish 4 miles
- Gwynfi and Croeserw Ward 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Treherbert
CF42 5ES, CF42 5AW, CF42 5EW, CF42 5LT, CF42 5LU, CF42 5SW, CF42 5LA, CF42 5PR, CF42 5LB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 21.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 40.9 miles
- Treherbert Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Ynyswen Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Treherbert Ad
- Pencelli Hotel 2.3 miles
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Premier Inn Aberdare 3 5.9 miles
- Cresselly Inn 7.1 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 8.1 miles
- The Old House 1147 8.2 miles
- Howfield Hotel 8.2 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 8.3 miles
- The Tiger Inn 8.4 miles
- Bessemer Hotel 3 9.5 miles
Schools in Treherbert
- Penpych Community Primary Scho Primary
- Penyrenglyn Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 6.1 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 10 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.6 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 11.1 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 11.1 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11.7 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 12.9 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 13.2 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 14.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.7 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15.4 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 16.9 miles