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Melincourt Falls
An 24m fall in the Neath Valley painted by Turner in 1795, reached by a short riverside path.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Wales, United Kingdom · Europe
Pontyclun is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Llanharan, 32km from Nedd Fechan Gorge.
Pontyclun is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,794, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pontyclun sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pontyclun to your route.
Pontyclun (or Pont-y-clun) is a town and community located in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
Pontyclun translates from the Welsh language as 'bridge [over] the River Clun', the Clun being a tributary of the River Ely that runs through Pontyclun. A bridge crosses the Afon Clun just above its confluenceRead more
with the Ely.
The town is served by Pontyclun railway station on the South Wales Main Line. It has its own local rugby, football, bowls and petanque clubs.
The town falls under the remit of Pontyclun Town Council, which represents the communities of Brynsadler, Castell y Mwnws, Groes-faen, Miskin, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, Talygarn, and Ynysddu.
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Pontyclun is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5216 latitude, -3.3914 longitude.
Pontyclun has a population of approximately 5,794 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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30 km · about 35 min drive
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