Villages · South Wales
Fochriw
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Fochriw — a village in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontlottyn · 1.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Fochriw is a village located in South Wales, within the Darran Valley parish. It has a population of approximately 1,250 residents. The village is characterised by its rural setting and community-oriented atmosphere. Fochriw serves as a local hub for surrounding areas, reflecting the typical features of a small Welsh village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7400, -3.2986
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Darran Valley
- Postcode
- CF81 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- Population
- 1,250
- Nearest railway station
- Pontlottyn — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649267 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pentwyn Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.9 km
Church of St Tyfaelog
Historic churches · 1.4 km
New State Cinema
Theatres · 1.5 km
Mining Wheel
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Pen Garnbugail
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Cefn y Brithdir
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Sultan of Wales
Restaurants · 1.9 km
Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site
Campsites · 2.0 km
Parc Cwm Darran Brown Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain bike trails · 2.1 km
Rhymney Bent Iron
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
Twyn y Waun
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Parc Cwm Darran Red Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain bike trails · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Tyfaelog
Church of St Tyfaelog — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Mining Wheel
Mining Wheel is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South Wales
Pen Garnbugail
Pen Garnbugail — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 477 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South Wales
Cefn y Brithdir
Cefn y Brithdir — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 446 m.
Where to eat & stay near Fochriw
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site
Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
White Hart
White Hart — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fochriw?
- Fochriw is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF81 9JN), in the parish of Darran Valley.
- What is Fochriw?
- Fochriw — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Fochriw?
- The nearest railway station is Pontlottyn, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF81 9JN.
- How do I get to Fochriw?
- The nearest railway station is Pontlottyn, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF81 9JN.