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Abercanaid

Abercanaid is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 5,061 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage and 24 churches. The must-see places are Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil, Taff Trail and Cynon Valley.

51.7236° N, 3.3661° WPop. 5,061

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Within 30 km87 places
Within 50 km190
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Abercanaid

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:24 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Abercanaid
  2. Taff Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  3. Bethania Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. Cynon Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Hen-Dy-Cwrdd Chapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Morlais Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Abercanaid
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Abercanaid?

Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil (viewpoint, about 3 km), Taff Trail (trek, about 5 km), Cynon Valley (viewpoint, about 5 km), Bethania Chapel (church, about 6 km), St Elvan's (church, about 7 km), Calfaria Chapel (church, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abercanaid?

190 places on Spotwander: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 7 parks, 2 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abercanaid?

Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil, about 3 km by road; Cynon Valley (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Abercanaid?

Morlais Castle, about 8 km by road; Caerphilly Castle (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Abercanaid?

Start in Abercanaid, visit Taff Trail, then Bethania Chapel, then Cynon Valley, then Hen-Dy-Cwrdd Chapel, then Morlais Castle, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.