Gorges · South Wales
Rhondda Valley
In or near Treforest.
Rhondda Valley — a gorge in wales south.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Porth · 0.8 km
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Rhondda Valley is a gorge located in South Wales, within the parish of Porth. This region is characterised by its steep hills and scenic landscapes, shaped by the river that runs through the valley. The area is known for its industrial heritage and natural beauty, making it a notable feature of the Welsh countryside. Visitors can explore the surrounding trails and enjoy the views of the valley's dramatic topography.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6167, -3.4167
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Porth
- Postcode
- CF39 0DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rhondda and Ogmore
- Nearest railway station
- Porth — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639445 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Monument to Daniel Thomas
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Monument to David Evans
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Llanwonno Bridge Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Porth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
William Evans
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
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Trealaw Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Empire Cinema
Theatres · 1.0 km
Paul Kirner's Music Palace
Museums · 1.0 km
Mynydd Troed-y-rhiw
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Mynydd Troed-y-rhiw
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Mynydd Dinas
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Monument to Daniel Thomas
Monument to Daniel Thomas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Monument to David Evans
Monument to David Evans — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Llanwonno Bridge Plaque
Llanwonno Bridge Plaque — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Porth War Memorial
Porth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
William Evans
William Evans — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Cemeteries · South Wales
Trealaw Cemetery
Trealaw Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rhondda Valley
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Hostels · South Wales
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation
Dare Valley Country Park Accommodation — a hostel in wales south.
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📷 5Hotels · South Wales
The Hendrewen Hotel
The Hendrewen Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
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Restaurants · South Wales
The Old Mill
The Old Mill — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
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📷 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.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhondda Valley?
- Rhondda Valley is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF39 0DR), in the parish of Porth.
- What is Rhondda Valley?
- Rhondda Valley — a gorge in wales south.
- How do I get to Rhondda Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Porth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF39 0DR.
- How do I get to Rhondda Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Porth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF39 0DR.