Llantrisant CastleThe GarthPenllyn CastleSt. Canna'sSaint Teilo's ChurchOld Beaupre Castle
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Pontyclun

Pontyclun is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 5,794 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 churches and 41 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Llantrisant Castle, The Royal Mint Experience and The Garth.

51.5216° N, 3.3914° WPop. 5,794

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km172
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Llantrisant Castle, heritage site near Pontyclun
Must-see

Llantrisant Castle

Heritage site · 3 km

Must-see

The Royal Mint Experience

Museum · 5 km

The Garth, viewpoint near Pontyclun
Must-see

The Garth

Viewpoint · 9 km · Cardiff

Places near Pontyclun by type

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One day from Pontyclun

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 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 Pontyclun
  2. The Royal Mint Experiencemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. The Garthviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Saint Teilo's Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Old Beaupre Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Penllyn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pontyclun
Today’s loopPontyclunStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pontyclun?

Llantrisant Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), The Royal Mint Experience (museum, about 5 km), The Garth (viewpoint, about 9 km), Penllyn Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), St Quintins Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), St. Canna's (church, about 11 km).

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

172 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 10 parks, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pontyclun?

The Garth, about 9 km by road; Craig Yr Allt (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pontyclun?

St. Canna's, about 11 km by road; Saint Mary's Church (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pontyclun?

Start in Pontyclun, visit The Royal Mint Experience, then The Garth, then Saint Teilo's Church, then Old Beaupre Castle, then Penllyn Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.