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 miles
- Swansea 23.4 miles
- Newport 22.1 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 24 miles
- Tonypandy 9 miles
- Barry 10.1 miles
- Bridgend 5.2 miles
- Cwmbran Central 21.4 miles
- Cwmbrân 21.4 miles
- Neath 20 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.4 miles
- Coity Higher 5.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ystradowen Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Cowbridge with Llanblethian Parish 1.8 miles
- Cowbridge Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Welsh St. Donats Parish 2.2 miles
- Llangan Parish 2.3 miles
- Llanharry Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Llanfair Parish 3 miles
- Brynsadler Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Colwinston Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Pencoed Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 3.4 miles
- Llanharan Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Penllyn
CF71 7SD, CF71 7RS, CF71 7SE, CF71 7SB, CF71 7TP, CF71 7TU, CF71 7RQ, CF71 7SA, CF71 7RL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 7.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 32.5 miles
- Pencoed Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Llanharan Railway Station 3.7 miles
Hotels in Penllyn Ad
Schools in Penllyn
- Llansannor C/W Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hensol Castle Estate 3.9 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.1 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 9.2 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 9.7 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 10.6 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 11 miles
- Grangemoor Park Nature reserve 11.6 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.7 miles