Penllyn
Parish in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.485, -3.454 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 99 77 |
| Dialling code: | 01656 (Bridgend) |
Penllyn is a small, largely rural parish in the western part of the Vale of Glamorgan, characterised by rolling farmland, hedgerows and quiet lanes. The area retains a strong agricultural feel but benefits from being close to the market town of Cowbridge and commutable to Cardiff, so there’s a mix of long‑established farming households and people who work in the city.
Historically the parish has medieval roots, with an old parish church and a scattering of historic farmhouses; walkers enjoy a network of footpaths and bridleways across the local limestone countryside. Community life tends to revolve around village halls, seasonal fetes and rural clubs, giving Penllyn a quiet, close‑knit character while leaving easy access to the wider amenities and heritage of the Vale.
Postcode districts covering Penllyn
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Swansea 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Newport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Weston-super-Mare 24 miles38.6 km
- Tonypandy 9 miles14.4 km
- Barry 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Bridgend 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Cwmbran Central 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Cwmbrân 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Neath 20 miles32.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Coity Higher 5.2 miles8.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Ystradowen Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Cowbridge with Llanblethian Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cowbridge Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Welsh St. Donats Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Llangan Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llanharry Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Llanfair Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Brynsadler Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Colwinston Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Pencoed Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Llanharan Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Penllyn
CF71 7TR, CF71 7FY, CF71 7FX, CF71 7FZ, CF71 7SD, CF72 9JX, CF72 9JY, CF72 9JR, CF71 7RP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Bristol Airport 32.5 miles52.2 km
- Pencoed Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Llanharan Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels in Penllyn Ad
Schools in Penllyn
- Llansannor C/W Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hensol Castle Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.1 miles8.1 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.1 miles13 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 10.6 miles17 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km