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Ynysybwl

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales · population 3,503

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Treforest Ind. Est. 1.3 milesUpper Boat 1.3 milesPen-y-coedcae 1.3 milesGlyncoch 1.3 milesGlyntaff 1.3 milesClifynydd 1.3 milesHopkinstown 1.3 milesRhydyfelin 1.3 miles
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Days out & attractions in Ynysybwl

Days out around Ynysybwl – lakes, viewpoints, hills, zoos and more, including 8 in Ynysybwl itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.

🏞️ Lakes & lochs4🌄 Viewpoints2⛰️ Hills & peaks20🦁 Zoos & wildlife parks1🏛️ Museums5🌳 Parks & gardens27🗿 Monuments & memorials18🏺 Archaeological sites4🕳️ Caves1🛝 Playgrounds8

Days out

🏞️ Lakes & lochs

🏞️ Lake

Clydach Reservoir

Llanwonno · 2.5 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Taff Bargoed Lake

Trelewis · 3.7 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Glyncornel Lake

Llwynypia · 4.3 miles

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🏞️ Lake

Llyn y Forwyn

Ferndale · 4.3 miles

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Days out

🌄 Viewpoints

🌄 Viewpoint

Views of the Several Valleys From Senghenydd

Llanfabon · 3.7 miles

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🌄 Viewpoint

The Observatory

Cefn Hengoed · 5 miles

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Days out

⛰️ Hills & peaks

⛰️ Peak

Pen y Foel

Ynysybwl · 0.6 miles · 331 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Twyn y glog

Glyntaff · 0.6 miles · 294 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Goitre-coed

Edwardsville · 1.9 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Cefn Gwyngul (south trigpoint)

Ynyshir · 1.9 miles · 356 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Craig-yr-Efail

Ynysboeth · 2.5 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Gelliwion

Miskin · 2.5 miles · 328 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Twyn Brynbychan

Miskin · 3.1 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Troed-y-rhiw

Ynyshir · 3.1 miles · 328 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Cefn Eglwysilan

Cilfynydd · 3.1 miles · 382 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd y Glyn

Britannia · 3.1 miles · 377 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Y Cymer

Cymmer · 3.7 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Carn y Pigwn

Ferndale · 3.7 miles · 470 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Dinas

Williamstown · 3.7 miles · 312 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Eglwysilan

Llanfabon · 3.7 miles · 355 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Y Capel

Merthyr Vale · 4.3 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Twyn Sych

Cefnpennar · 4.3 miles

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Pen-y-graig

Ynyshir · 5 miles · 416 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Mynydd Meio

Abertridwr · 5 miles · 322 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Craig Wen

Abertridwr · 5 miles · 284 m above sea level

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⛰️ Peak

Tylcha-ganol

Tonyrefail · 5 miles

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Days out

🦁 Zoos & wildlife parks

🦁 Zoo

Colliers Adventure Farm

Nelson · 3.7 miles

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Days out

🏛️ Museums

🏛️ Museum

Rhondda Heritage Park

Llwyncelyn · 2.5 miles

Coed Cae Road, Trehafod CF37 2NP

+44 1443 682036

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🏛️ Museum

Paul Kirner's Music Palace

Ynyshir · 2.5 miles

South Street, Porth CF39 0EG

"By appointment to groups of 15-80 or public events several times a year"

Admission charge
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🏛️ Museum

Pontypridd Museum

Ynysybwl · 2.5 miles

Free entry
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🏛️ Museum

Llancaiach-fawr

Nelson · 3.7 miles

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🏛️ Museum

University of South Wales Art Collection Museum

Treforest · 3.7 miles

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Days out

🌳 Parks & gardens

🌳 Park

Belle Vue Park

Williamstown · 3.7 miles

Public park with decent sized grass areas for plenty of activities and dog exserize, plus playground and basketball court and a swimming pool.

24/7

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🌳 Park

Clydach Park

Ynysybwl · 0.6 miles

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🌳 Park

Parc Abercynon

Abercynon · 1.2 miles

Parc Abercynon, Abercynon CF45 4UY

+44 1443 570 022

Mo 06:30-21:00; Tu 08:30-21:00; We 06:30-21:00; Th 08:30-21:00; Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00

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🌳 Park

Pontsionnorton Park

Ynysybwl · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

Treharris Park

Treharris · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

The Common

Ynysybwl · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

Ynysangharad Park

Ynysybwl · 2.5 miles

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🌳 Park

Gwynifor Park

Miskin · 3.1 miles

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🌳 Park

Pontygwaith Park

Pontygwaith · 3.1 miles

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🌳 Park

Bronwydd Park

Glynfach · 3.1 miles

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🌳 Park

Cilhaul Park

Trelewis · 3.1 miles

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🌳 Park

Graig Steet Park

Pontygwaith · 3.1 miles

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🌳 Park

Taff Bargoed Park

Trelewis · 3.1 miles

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🌳 Park

Garth Park

Dinas · 3.7 miles

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🌳 Park

Penrhys Recreation Field

Pontygwaith · 3.7 miles

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🌳 Park

Nelson Wern Park

Nelson · 3.7 miles

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🌳 Park

Ferndale Woodland Park

Ferndale · 3.7 miles

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🌳 Park

Colliers Adventure Farm

Nelson · 3.7 miles

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🌳 Park

Ynyscynon Park

Llwynypia · 3.7 miles

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🌳 Park

Gelligaled Park

Llwynypia · 4.3 miles

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🌳 Park

Darren Park

Ferndale · 4.3 miles

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🌳 Park

Parc Penallta

Penybryn · 4.3 miles

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🌳 Park

Blaenllechau Park

Penrhys · 4.3 miles

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🌳 Park

Cwmaman Park

Cwmaman · 5 miles

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🌳 Park

Cwm Clydach Countryside Park

Ystrad · 5 miles

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🌳 Park

Ystrad Mynach Park

Maes-y-cwmmer · 5 miles

Caerphilly Road, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XR

+44 1443 811 452

24/7

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🌳 Park

Nant Llwynog Park

Bedlinog · 5 miles

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Days out

🗿 Monuments & memorials

🗿 Monument

Ynysybwl Cenotaph

Ynysybwl · 0.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Grave of Guto Nyth Bran

Llanwonno · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

Penrhiwceiber Clock Tower And War Memorial

Penrhiwceiber · 1.9 miles

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🗿 Monument

The Fountain

Pontypridd · 2.5 miles

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🗿 Monument

Megalithic Stone

Llanwonno · 2.5 miles

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🗿 Monument

Welsh Regimental War Memorial

Ynysybwl · 2.5 miles

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🗿 Monument

Evan James and James James Statue

Llanwonno · 2.5 miles

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🗿 Monument

Tom Jones

Pontypridd · 2.5 miles

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🗿 Monument

William Evans

Glynfach · 3.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Guto Nyth Bran

Mountain Ash · 3.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Cross of Sacrifice

Dinas · 3.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

War Memorial

Nelson · 3.1 miles

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🗿 Monument

Saint Mary

Pontygwaith · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

Millennium Flame

Llwynypia · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

Welsh National Mining Memorial

Senghenydd · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

Senghenydd Mining Disaster Memorial

Senghenydd · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden

Merthyr Vale · 3.7 miles

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🗿 Monument

Penygraig War Memorial

Williamstown · 3.7 miles

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Days out

🏺 Archaeological sites

🏺 Archaeological site

Snobby Dick's Farm

Aberfan · 3.1 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Ack Ack Gun Position

Aberfan · 3.7 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Senghenydd Dyke

Senghenydd · 5 miles

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🏺 Archaeological site

Gellygaer Older Auxilliary Fort

Gelligaer · 5 miles

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Days out

🕳️ Caves

🕳️ Cave

Disused Mine Shaft

Fernhill · 3.7 miles

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Days out

🛝 Playgrounds

🛝 Playground

Edwardsvile Park

Edwardsville · 2.5 miles

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🛝 Playground

Royal Park

Treharris · 3.1 miles

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🛝 Playground

Stanleytown Park

Stanleytown · 3.1 miles

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🛝 Playground

Tylorstown Playground

Stanleytown · 3.1 miles

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🛝 Playground

Lewiston Park Playground

Treforest · 3.1 miles

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🛝 Playground

Millennium Park

Trelewis · 3.1 miles

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🛝 Playground

Pantycelyn Street Playground

Ystrad Mynach · 5 miles

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🛝 Playground

Hay Field Playground

Aberaman · 5 miles

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Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Ynysybwl.

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