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Abercynon

Abercynon is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 5,983 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 forts & heritage and 25 churches. The must-see places are Abercynon Methodist Church, Llancaiach-fawr and Cefn Eglwysilan.

51.6455° N, 3.3273° WPop. 5,983

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Abercynon

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:39 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 Abercynon
  2. Llancaiach-fawrmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mynydd Eglwysilanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cefn Eglwysilanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Bethania Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Abercynon
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Abercynon?

Abercynon Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Llancaiach-fawr (museum, about 4 km), Cefn Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mynydd Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 6 km), Saint Catherine's Church (church, about 6 km), Ynysangharad Park (park, about 6 km).

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

179 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 51 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 7 parks, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abercynon?

Cefn Eglwysilan, about 6 km by road; Mynydd Eglwysilan (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Abercynon?

Caerphilly Castle, about 13 km by road; The Taff's Well (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Abercynon?

Start in Abercynon, visit Llancaiach-fawr, then Mynydd Eglwysilan, then Cefn Eglwysilan, then Cefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint), then Bethania Chapel, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.