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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South Wales

Pontrhydyfen

Pontrhydyfen — a village in wales south.

Tree stump and railway arch - geograph.org.uk - 7197586

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Baglan · 5.0 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

Pontrhydyfen is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Pelenna. It has a population of approximately 830 residents. The village is characterised by its rural setting and local community, typical of the South Wales valleys.

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Coordinates
51.6343, -3.7447
Parish
Pelenna
Postcode
SA12 9TF
Parliamentary constituency
Aberafan Maesteg
Population
830
Nearest railway station
Baglan5 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Pontrhydyfen

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pontrhydyfen?
Pontrhydyfen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA12 9TF), in the parish of Pelenna.
What is Pontrhydyfen?
Pontrhydyfen — a village in wales south.
How do I get to Pontrhydyfen?
The nearest railway station is Baglan, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA12 9TF.
How do I get to Pontrhydyfen?
The nearest railway station is Baglan, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA12 9TF.