Pontypridd

Pontypridd is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taff, or . It sits at the confluence of the Taff and Rhondda rivers. The town is well placed to provide a base for visitors who wish to explore the industrial heritage of the area, the nearby Brecon Beacons National Park, the beautiful vale of Glamorgan and its coastal features, or the Castle and museums of Cardiff and St Fagans.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Treforest railway station and Pontypridd railway station.

Railway station
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is a railway station serving the village of , , . It is located on the Merthyr Line and the Rhondda Line 18 km north west of .

Railway station
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serves the town of in , . It is located at the junction of the Merthyr line and the Rhondda line.

Hospital
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is a small hospital on Albert Road, in , , . It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Church Village and Hawthorn.

Village
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is a large village in the historic parish and community of , located within the Taff Ely district of the County Borough of in Wales. is situated 2½ miles south of Pontypridd.

Village
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is a village and electoral ward within the community of the town of in the County Borough of , located 10 miles north west of , the capital city of .

Pontypridd

Latitude
51.5991° or 51° 35′ 57″ north
Longitude
-3.323° or 3° 19′ 23″ west
Elevation
384 feet (117 metres)
Open location code
9C3RHMXG+JQ
Geo­Names ID
7298397
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