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Bargoed

Bargoed is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 13,412 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 forts & heritage and 29 churches. The must-see places are Rhymney Valley, Llancaiach-fawr and Taff Trail.

51.6833° N, 3.2333° WPop. 13,412

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Within 30 km80 places
Within 50 km195
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bargoed

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:59 pm

49 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 Bargoed
  2. Mynydd Eglwysilanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Llancaiach-fawrmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Taff Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  5. Mynydd Bedwellteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. St Illtyd's Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Bargoed
Today’s loopBargoedStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bargoed?

Rhymney Valley (viewpoint, about 2 km), Llancaiach-fawr (museum, about 5 km), Taff Trail (trek, about 8 km), Mynydd Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 9 km), Mynydd Bedwellte (viewpoint, about 9 km), St Illtyd's Church (church, about 9 km).

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

195 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 59 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 8 parks, 3 treks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bargoed?

Rhymney Valley, about 2 km by road; Mynydd Eglwysilan (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bargoed?

Caerphilly Castle, about 15 km by road; Tomb of Margaret Davies in St. Cadoc's Churchyard (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bargoed?

Start in Bargoed, visit Mynydd Eglwysilan, then Llancaiach-fawr, then Taff Trail, then Mynydd Bedwellte, then St Illtyd's Church, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.