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Fochriw

Fochriw is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 1,250 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 56 forts & heritage and 26 churches. The must-see places are Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil, Mynydd Bedwellte and Taff Trail.

51.7400° N, 3.2986° WPop. 1,250

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Within 30 km86 places
Within 50 km189
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil

Viewpoint · 4 km · Merthyr Tydfil County Borough

Mynydd Bedwellte, viewpoint near Fochriw
Must-see

Mynydd Bedwellte

Viewpoint · 5 km · North Somerset

Taff Trail, trek near Fochriw
Must-see

Taff Trail

Trek · 6 km · Merthyr Tydfil County Borough

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One day from Fochriw

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:38 pm

45 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 Fochriw
  2. Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encilviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Morlais Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sirhowy Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mynydd Bedwellteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Rhymney Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Fochriw
Today’s loopFochriwStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fochriw?

Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mynydd Bedwellte (viewpoint, about 5 km), Taff Trail (trek, about 6 km), Sirhowy Valley (viewpoint, about 8 km), Cefn Manmoel (viewpoint, about 8 km), Rhymney Valley (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

189 places on Spotwander: 83 hill stations & viewpoints, 56 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 7 parks, 2 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fochriw?

Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil, about 4 km by road; Mynydd Bedwellte (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Fochriw?

Morlais Castle, about 9 km by road; Crickhowell Castle (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fochriw?

Start in Fochriw, visit Mynydd Cilfach-Yr-Encil, then Morlais Castle, then Sirhowy Valley, then Mynydd Bedwellte, then Rhymney Valley, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.