Abercynon
in Rhondda Cynon Taf of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.645 and -3.327 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 38' 43" and W -3° 19' 38"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:14 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 6:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Abercynon

Abercynon in Rhondda Cynon Taf (Wales) with it's 5,983 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 138 mi (or 222 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Abercynon is now 11:14 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Abercynon, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Cardiff International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nelson, Gelligaer, Porth, Ystrad Mynach and Maesycwmmer. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 969 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 20 km/h (12 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (49 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

TRAVELODGE CAERPHILLY

Address
6,2 mi
1 BEDDAU WAY
CF83 2AX CAERPHILLY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aberdare

Address
5,0 mi
FFORDD TIRWAUN, RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK CWMBACH, TIRFOUNDER
CF44 0AH ABERDARE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Tydfil

Mount Pleasant is a small village in the south of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It is also known as "The Black Lion" after the old signal box, controlling, passenger and coal lines from Merthyr Vale Colliery to Cardiff on the Taff Vale Railway.

Located at 51.6792, -3.33472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Merthyr Tydfil

Pentwyn Deintyr

Pentwyn Deintyr is a small Welsh community between Quakers Yard and Nelson, Caerphilly. The name Pentwyn Deintyr (top of the hill tenterhooks) is a link with the early woollen industry in the district. The name originates where 'tenterhooks' were used in the process of stretching the wool.

Located at 51.6466, -3.3265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Merthyr Tydfil

A4054 road

The A4054 is an A Road connecting Llandaff, Cardiff with Cefn-Coed-y-Cymmer in Wales. Settlements served by the road include: Llandaff Llandaff North Whitchurch Coryton Tongwynlais Taff's Well Rhydyfelin Treforest Pontypridd Abercynon Quakers Yard Merthyr Vale Troedyrhiw Pentrebach Merthyr Tydfil Cefn-Coed-y-Cymmer

Located at 51.6501, -3.31289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Wales, Transport in Cardiff, Transport in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Transport in Merthyr Tydfil

Pont-y-gwaith

Pont-y-gwaith (Welsh, "Bridge to work" or "Bridge of the Ironworks") is a historical bridge over the River Taff near Edwardsville, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Pont-y-gwaith was constructed in 1811 to replace the wooden bridge associated with the nearby 16th century ironworks. The bridge was repaired in 1993 by Mid Glamorgan county council and awarded a commendation by the civic trust. This historical bridge is now a Taff Trail heritage site.

Located at 51.6695, -3.3314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1811, Pedestrian bridges in Wales, Bridges in Merthyr Tydfil

Lady Windsor Colliery

Lady Windsor Colliery was a coal mine located in the village of Ynysybwl in South Wales. Opened in 1884, it closed in 1988, 104 years later.

Located at 51.639, -3.359 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mines in Wales, Underground mines in Wales, Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Abercynon Colliery

Abercynon Colliery was a coal mine located in Abercynon, South Wales. Opened in 1889, it closed in 1988.

Located at 51.6385, -3.3284 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Former mines in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Coal mines in Wales, Underground mines in Wales

Albion Colliery

Albion Colliery was a coal mine in South Wales Valleys, located in the village of Cilfynydd, one mile north of Pontypridd.

Located at 51.6253, -3.32167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mines in Wales, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Underground mines in Wales, 1894 disasters, Coal mining disasters in Wales, Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 19th-century mining disasters

Deep Navigation Colliery

Deep Navigation Colliery was a coal mine in South Wales, that operated from 1872 until 1991. Located next to the co-developed village of Treharris in the borough of Merthyr Tydfil, on development it was the deepest coalmine in South Wales Coalfield by some 200 yards . Producing the highest quality steam coal, it powered both the Cunard passenger steamers RMS Mauretania and RMS Lusitania in their successful attempts at the Blue Riband prize for the most rapid Atlantic Ocean passage.

Located at 51.6678, -3.30075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Merthyr Tydfil, Coal mines in Wales, Underground mines in Wales

capture of the webcam Treforest: Pontypridd South Junction

Treforest: Pontypridd South Junction, Treforest (source)

capture of the webcam Quakers Yard: Abercynon South

Quakers Yard: Abercynon South, Quakers Yard (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Aberoynon, Abercynon, Аберкънон