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Pontycymer

Pontycymer is a town in Bridgend County Borough district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 4,288 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage and 28 churches. The must-see places are Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa, Church of St David and Mynydd Ton.

51.6112° N, 3.5842° WPop. 4,288

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pontycymer

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:00 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 Pontycymer
  2. Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mynydd Tonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mynydd Pen-y-graigviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Church of St Davidchurch · 30 min
  6. Llangynwyd Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pontycymer
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pontycymer?

Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa (viewpoint, about 4 km), Church of St David (church, about 6 km), Mynydd Ton (viewpoint, about 7 km), Llangynwyd Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Bryngarw Country Park (park, about 7 km), Mynydd Pen-y-graig (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

179 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 7 beaches & coast, 9 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pontycymer?

Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa, about 4 km by road; Mynydd Ton (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pontycymer?

Llangynwyd Castle, about 7 km by road; Coity Castle (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pontycymer?

Start in Pontycymer, visit Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa, then Mynydd Ton, then Mynydd Pen-y-graig, then Church of St David, then Llangynwyd Castle, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.