Gorges · South Wales
Rhymney Valley
In or near Treforest.
Rhymney 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
- Llanbradach · 1.4 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
Rhymney Valley is a gorge located in South Wales, spanning the parishes of Llanbradach and Pwllypant. This geographical feature is characterised by its steep sides and the River Rhymney running through it. The valley offers a range of outdoor activities, including walking and cycling trails that showcase the natural landscape. It is a significant area for both local wildlife and recreational pursuits.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6167, -3.2333
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant
- Postcode
- CF83 3QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbradach — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639404 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Llanbradach
Villages · 1.2 km
Llanbradach War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 1.2 km
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The Llanbradach Follies
Follies · 1.4 km
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The Llanbradach Follies
Follies · 1.4 km
Senghenydd Dyke
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Mynydd Dimlaith
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Mynydd Dimlaith
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Valley Greyhound Stadium
Stadiums · 1.8 km
Mynydd Eglwysilan
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Toby Carvery
Restaurants · 2.7 km
Craig Wen
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Llanbradach War Memorial
Llanbradach War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Workmen's Hall
Workmen's Hall in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · South Wales
The Llanbradach Follies
The Llanbradach Follies — Public artwork (tower) by Kay Aplin.
📷 3Follies · South Wales
The Llanbradach Follies
The Llanbradach Follies — Public artwork (tower) by Kay Aplin.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Senghenydd Dyke
Senghenydd Dyke — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rhymney Valley
Places to stay
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📷 5📷 5Campsites · South Wales
CRAI Scout Activity Centre
CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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.
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📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhymney Valley?
- Rhymney Valley is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 3QR), in the parish of Llanbradach and Pwllypant.
- What is Rhymney Valley?
- Rhymney Valley — a gorge in wales south.
- How do I get to Rhymney Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbradach, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 3QR.
- How do I get to Rhymney Valley?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbradach, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 3QR.