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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South Wales

Mynydd Maendy

In or near Treorchy.

Free admission

Mynydd Maendy — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 301 m.

Electricity Substation - geograph.org.uk - 6052638

Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Llanharan · 4.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mynydd Maendy is a named summit in wales-south, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 301 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.

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From the Wikipedia article

Mynydd Maendy (translation: Maindy Mountain) is a hilltop and moorland, near Gilfach Goch, in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in south Wales, to the southwest of Tonyrefail. As with the Maindee district of Newport, the name derives from the Welsh maen dy meaning "stone house".

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.5700, -3.4700
Parish
Gilfach Goch
Postcode
CF39 8YL
Parliamentary constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore
Nearest railway station
Llanharan4.1 km

Sources

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Gilfach Goch — a village in wales south.

Where to eat & stay near Mynydd Maendy

Places to stay

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Campsites · South Wales

Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping

Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping — a campsite in wales south.

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Braichycymer Hotel — a hotel in wales south.

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Dynea Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales south.

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Hotels · South Wales

The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel — a hotel in wales south.

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Hotels · South Wales

The Hendrewen Hotel

The Hendrewen Hotel — a hotel in wales south.

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Places to eat & drink

The Old Mill

Restaurants · South Wales

The Old Mill

The Old Mill — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.

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Caesars Arms

Caesars Arms — a restaurant in wales south.

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Restaurants · South Wales

The Golden Mile

The Golden Mile — a restaurant in wales south.

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Restaurants · South Wales

Upper Boat Inn

Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mynydd Maendy?
Mynydd Maendy is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF39 8YL), in the parish of Gilfach Goch.
What is Mynydd Maendy?
Mynydd Maendy — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 301 m.
How do I get to Mynydd Maendy?
The nearest railway station is Llanharan, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF39 8YL.
Is Mynydd Maendy free to visit?
Yes, Mynydd Maendy is free to enter.
How do I get to Mynydd Maendy?
The nearest railway station is Llanharan, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF39 8YL.