Saint Catherine's ChurchCefn EglwysilanCefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint)Mynydd MeioAbercynon Methodist ChurchMynydd Eglwysilan
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Pontypridd

Pontypridd is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 30,420 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage and 30 churches. The must-see places are Saint Catherine's Church, Ynysangharad Park and Saint Mary's Church.

51.6021° N, 3.3421° WPop. 30,420

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Within 30 km81 places
Within 50 km181
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Catherine's Church, church near Pontypridd
Must-see

Saint Catherine's Church

Church · 1 km

Must-see

Ynysangharad Park

Park · 1 km

Saint Mary's Church, church near Pontypridd
Must-see

Saint Mary's Church

Church · 2 km

Places near Pontypridd by type

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One day from Pontypridd

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:48 pm

42 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 Pontypridd
  2. Mynydd Meioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mynydd Eglwysilanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Abercynon Methodist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Cefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. The Royal Mint Experiencemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pontypridd
Today’s loopPontypriddStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pontypridd?

Saint Catherine's Church (church, about 1 km), Ynysangharad Park (park, about 1 km), Saint Mary's Church (church, about 2 km), Cefn Eglwysilan (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint) (viewpoint, about 6 km), Mynydd Meio (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

181 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 parks, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pontypridd?

Cefn Eglwysilan, about 3 km by road; Cefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint) (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pontypridd?

Llantrisant Castle, about 9 km by road; The Taff's Well (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pontypridd?

Start in Pontypridd, visit Mynydd Meio, then Mynydd Eglwysilan, then Abercynon Methodist Church, then Cefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint), then The Royal Mint Experience, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.