Places to visit near

Pentyrch

Pentyrch is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 2,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches and 44 forts & heritage. The must-see places are The Garth, The Taff's Well and Castell Coch.

51.5289° N, 3.2950° WPop. 2,287

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km170
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pentyrch

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:30 pm

40 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 Pentyrch
  2. Llantrisant Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mynydd Meioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Craig Yr Alltviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Twmpath Motteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Saint Teilo's Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pentyrch
Today’s loopPentyrchStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pentyrch?

The Garth (viewpoint, about 2 km), The Taff's Well (heritage site, about 3 km), Castell Coch (heritage site, about 4 km), Craig Yr Allt (viewpoint, about 6 km), Saint Teilo's Church (heritage site, about 6 km), Saint Fagans Castle (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

170 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 44 forts & heritage, 9 parks, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pentyrch?

The Garth, about 2 km by road; Craig Yr Allt (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pentyrch?

Saint Mary's Church, about 10 km by road; Saint Catherine's Church (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pentyrch?

Start in Pentyrch, visit Llantrisant Castle, then Mynydd Meio, then Craig Yr Allt, then Twmpath Motte, then Saint Teilo's Church, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.