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Pontypridd

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Pontypridd

Pontypridd is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ynysybwl, 32km from Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

Pontypridd is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 31,206, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to your route.

About Pontypridd

Pontypridd ( PON-tih-PREEDH, Welsh: [ˌpɔntəˈpriːð]; colloquially referred to as Ponty) is a town and a community in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, approximately 10 miles (16 km) north west of Cardiff city centre.

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Pontypridd is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6021 latitude, -3.3421 longitude.

What is the population of Pontypridd?

Pontypridd has a population of approximately 31,206 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
31,206
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6021, -3.3421

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Pontypridd

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Sgwd yr Eira

Spectacular waterfall in the Brecon Beacons where you can walk behind the curtain of water on a natural rock ledge, a truly unique experience.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Rattlesnake Biker Cafe

A characterful biker cafe in the Brecon Beacons serving as a popular pit stop for riders exploring the stunning Welsh mountain roads.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pen y Fan

The highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

South Wales mountain range with flat-topped peaks, cascading waterfalls, deep caves and an International Dark Sky Reserve.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Black Mountain Pass (A4069)

Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Devil's Pulpit

A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.

47 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Gospel Pass

The highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.

48 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Porlock Hill

Britain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Pontypridd

  • 32 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
  • 39 kmBlack Mountain Pass (A4069)Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.
  • 47 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 48 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
  • 48 kmPorlock HillBritain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
  • 52 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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