Cwmbach, WalesCynon ValleyBethania ChapelAberdare ParkMynydd Cilfach-Yr-EncilMorlais CastleRhondda Fawr Valley
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Cwmbach

Cwmbach is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 4,330 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage and 28 churches. The must-see places are Cynon Valley, St Elvan's and Calfaria Chapel.

51.7056° N, 3.4094° WPop. 4,330

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Within 30 km87 places
Within 50 km197
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cynon Valley, viewpoint near Cwmbach
Must-see

Cynon Valley

Viewpoint · 1 km

Must-see

St Elvan's

Church · 3 km

Calfaria Chapel, church near Cwmbach
Must-see

Calfaria Chapel

Church · 3 km

Places near Cwmbach by type

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One day from Cwmbach

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:02 pm

51 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 Cwmbach
  2. Aberdare Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Morlais Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encilviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Bethania Chapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Rhondda Fawr Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cwmbach
Today’s loopCwmbachStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cwmbach?

Cynon Valley (viewpoint, about 1 km), St Elvan's (church, about 3 km), Calfaria Chapel (church, about 3 km), Capel Siloa (church, about 4 km), Bethania Chapel (church, about 4 km), Aberdare Park (park, about 5 km).

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

197 places on Spotwander: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 9 parks, 2 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cwmbach?

Cynon Valley, about 1 km by road; Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cwmbach?

Morlais Castle, about 10 km by road; Llantrisant Castle (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cwmbach?

Start in Cwmbach, visit Aberdare Park, then Morlais Castle, then Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil, then Bethania Chapel, then Rhondda Fawr Valley, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.