Battlefields & battle sites · South Wales
Ogmore Forest
In or near Treorchy.
Ogmore Forest in Wales South, United Kingdom.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tonypandy · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ogmore Forest is a registered historic battlefield in Wales South, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Ogmore Forest is a battlefield located in South Wales. It is known for its historical significance, though specific events or details regarding its designation are not provided. The area features natural woodland, contributing to its landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5950, -3.5197
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Ogmore Valley
- Postcode
- CF32 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rhondda and Ogmore
- Nearest railway station
- Tonypandy — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24659605 (CC0)
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Historic churches · 2.5 km
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Cemeteries · 2.8 km
Church Of St Cein
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Jenkins monument in the graveyard, Paran Chapel
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Edwards monument in the graveyard of Paran Chapel
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Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Gilfach Goch
Villages · 3.2 km
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Campsites · 3.3 km
Nant-y-moel
Villages · 3.6 km
Moel Garn, Llangeinwyr
Literary houses · 3.9 km
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Villages · 4.0 km
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Llandyfodwg Caves (Dimbath ?)
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St Tyfodwg's Church
St Tyfodwg's Church — Grade II* listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · South Wales
Blaenogwr Cemetery
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Church Of St Cein
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Jenkins monument in the graveyard, Paran Chapel
Jenkins monument in the graveyard, Paran Chapel — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Edwards monument in the graveyard of Paran Chapel
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Where to eat & stay near Ogmore Forest
Places to stay
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Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping
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The Hendrewen Hotel
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Glyncorrwg Ponds Campsite
Glyncorrwg Ponds Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Willow Springs Campsite
Willow Springs Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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The Old Mill
The Old Mill — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
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Tŷ Mawr Aka The Great House
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📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
The Golden Mile
The Golden Mile — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ogmore Forest?
- Ogmore Forest is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF32 7AW), in the parish of Ogmore Valley.
- What is Ogmore Forest?
- Ogmore Forest in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ogmore Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Tonypandy, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF32 7AW.
- Is Ogmore Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Ogmore Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ogmore Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Tonypandy, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF32 7AW.