Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf (Rhydfelen Uchaf a Glyn-taf)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.588, -3.304 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 09 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf lie on the upper reaches of the River Taff in Rhondda Cynon Taf, where steep valley sides give way to moorland and lanes; the landscape still bears the imprint of the coal and iron era but also offers pleasant walking country and wide valley views.
Community life mixes traditional valley culture - chapels, local clubs and close-knit neighbourhoods - with a modern commuter economy, small businesses and active groups interested in conserving both natural habitats and industrial heritage, so the area is quietly interesting for anyone drawn to history and countryside access.
Postcode districts covering Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 8 miles12.8 km
- Newport 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Tonypandy 6.8 miles11 km
- Barry 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Bridgend 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Cwmbrân 12.4 miles20 km
- Neath 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Coity Higher 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Pontypool 13.7 miles22.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Treforest Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Pontypridd Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ton-teg Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Trallwng Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Llantwit Fardre Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Aber Valley Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Church Village Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Nantgarw Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Pontypridd Town Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
CF37 5EB, CF37 5EP, CF37 5DA, CF37 5DB, CF37 5RR, CF37 5SN, CF37 5BX, CF37 5EH, CF37 5DD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Bristol Airport 28.9 miles46.5 km
- Trefforest Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Trefforest Estate Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ad
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 3 miles4.9 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Parador44 9.2 miles14.7 km
- The White Lion 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Vale Resort 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hotel Indigo Cardiff 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
Schools in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
- Cardinal Newman R.C. Secondary
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Awel Taf Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 6.7 miles10.7 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 9.2 miles14.9 km