Llancaiach-fawrMynydd EglwysilanRhymney ValleyMynydd y GrugAbercynon Methodist ChurchCefn Eglwysilan
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Hengoed

Hengoed is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 5,044 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit: 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 56 forts & heritage and 32 churches. The must-see places are Llancaiach-fawr, Mynydd Eglwysilan and Rhymney Valley.

51.6508° N, 3.2317° WPop. 5,044

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km195
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Llancaiach-fawr, museum near Hengoed
Must-see

Llancaiach-fawr

Museum · 5 km · Caerphilly County Borough

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Mynydd Eglwysilan

Viewpoint · 5 km · Caerphilly County Borough

Must-see

Rhymney Valley

Viewpoint · 7 km · North Somerset

Places near Hengoed by type

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One day from Hengoed

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:42 pm

38 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 Hengoed
  2. Mynydd y Grugviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mynydd Eglwysilanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Abercynon Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Llancaiach-fawrmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Rhymney Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Hengoed
Today’s loopHengoedStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hengoed?

Llancaiach-fawr (museum, about 5 km), Mynydd Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 5 km), Rhymney Valley (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mynydd y Grug (viewpoint, about 7 km), Abercynon Methodist Church (church, about 8 km), Cefn Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

195 places on Spotwander: 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 56 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 9 parks, 5 treks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hengoed?

Mynydd Eglwysilan, about 5 km by road; Rhymney Valley (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Hengoed?

Caerphilly Castle, about 10 km by road; Morgraig Castle (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hengoed?

Start in Hengoed, visit Mynydd y Grug, then Mynydd Eglwysilan, then Abercynon Methodist Church, then Llancaiach-fawr, then Rhymney Valley, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.