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 miles
- Newport 14.6 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 22.7 miles
- Tonypandy 6.8 miles
- Barry 12.6 miles
- Bridgend 12.5 miles
- Cwmbran Central 12.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 12.4 miles
- Neath 22.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.5 miles
- Coity Higher 11.7 miles
- Pontypool 13.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rhydfelen Central Ward 0.4 miles
- Hawthorn and Lower Rhydfelen Ward 0.9 miles
- Treforest Ward 1 mile
- Pontypridd Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Ton-teg Ward 1.3 miles
- Trallwng Ward 1.7 miles
- Llantwit Fardre Parish 1.7 miles
- Abertridwr and Senghenydd Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Aber Valley Parish 1.9 miles
- Church Village Built-up area 2 miles
- Nantgarw Built-up area 2 miles
- Pontypridd Town Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf
CF37 5EQ, CF37 5BU, CF37 5BZ, CF37 5HW, CF37 5DH, CF37 5HG, CF37 5EN, CF37 5HE, CF37 5HJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 13.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 28.9 miles
- Trefforest Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Trefforest Estate Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Upper Rhydfelen and Glyn-taf Ad
- Llechwen Hall 3 3.7 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 6.2 miles
- The Gwaelod y Garth Inn 4 3 miles
- Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa 5.4 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly 3 3.4 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 4 4 miles
- Premier Inn Caerphilly Crossways 3 3.9 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Wingfield Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 3 4.9 miles
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 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.1 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.1 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 6.7 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 7.1 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 8.7 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 9 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 9 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 9.2 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 9.2 miles