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Rhondda

Rhondda is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom of about 59,450 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage and 29 churches. The must-see places are Rhondda Fawr Valley, St Annes Church and Cynon Valley.

51.6590° N, 3.4489° WPop. 59,450

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Within 30 km90 places
Within 50 km195
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rhondda

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:54 pm

36 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 Rhondda
  2. Mynydd Tonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mynydd Pen-y-graigviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. St Annes Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Bethania Chapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Cynon Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rhondda
Today’s loopRhonddaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rhondda?

Rhondda Fawr Valley (viewpoint, about 3 km), St Annes Church (church, about 6 km), Cynon Valley (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cefn Gwyngul (South Trigpoint) (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mynydd Ton (viewpoint, about 7 km), Bethania Chapel (church, about 7 km).

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

195 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 10 parks, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rhondda?

Rhondda Fawr Valley, about 3 km by road; Cynon Valley (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Rhondda?

Morlais Castle, about 17 km by road; Llantrisant Castle (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rhondda?

Start in Rhondda, visit Mynydd Ton, then Mynydd Pen-y-graig, then St Annes Church, then Bethania Chapel, then Cynon Valley, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.