Llancaiach-fawrRhymney ValleyMynydd EglwysilanAbercynon Methodist ChurchTaff TrailCefn Eglwysilan
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Gelligaer

Gelligaer is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 17,376 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage and 31 churches. The must-see places are Llancaiach-fawr, Rhymney Valley and Mynydd Eglwysilan.

51.6644° N, 3.2561° WPop. 17,376

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Within 30 km75 places
Within 50 km194
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Llancaiach-fawr, museum near Gelligaer
Must-see

Llancaiach-fawr

Museum · 2 km · Caerphilly County Borough

Must-see

Rhymney Valley

Viewpoint · 5 km · North Somerset

Must-see

Mynydd Eglwysilan

Viewpoint · 6 km · Caerphilly County Borough

Places near Gelligaer by type

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One day from Gelligaer

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 Gelligaer
  2. Rhymney Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Taff Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  4. Abercynon Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Cefn Eglwysilanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mynydd Eglwysilanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gelligaer
Today’s loopGelligaerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gelligaer?

Llancaiach-fawr (museum, about 2 km), Rhymney Valley (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mynydd Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 6 km), Abercynon Methodist Church (church, about 7 km), Taff Trail (trek, about 8 km), Cefn Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

194 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 7 parks, 3 treks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gelligaer?

Rhymney Valley, about 5 km by road; Mynydd Eglwysilan (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gelligaer?

Caerphilly Castle, about 13 km by road; Morgraig Castle (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gelligaer?

Start in Gelligaer, visit Rhymney Valley, then Taff Trail, then Abercynon Methodist Church, then Cefn Eglwysilan, then Mynydd Eglwysilan, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.