Hirwaun
in Rhondda Cynon Taf of Wales, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.739 and -3.510 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 44' 21" and W -3° 30' 37"
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: 10:32 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 8:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Explore Hirwaun

Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taf (Wales) with it's 7,247 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 146 mi (or 235 km) west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Hirwaun is now 10:32 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Hirwaun, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is MOD St. Athan in a distance of 23 mi (or 38 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 26 mi (or 41 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 17 mi (or 27 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Maerdy, Treherbert, Ferndale, Cwmbach and Clydach Vale. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (47 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

4°C (40 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

3°C (38 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Llwyn Onn Guest House

Address
5,0 mi
Llwyn Onn
CF48 2HT Merthyr Tydfil
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nant Ddu Lodge

Address
6,5 mi
Cwm Taf, Near Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 2HY Powys
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 21:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Swansea Ramblers in the Dare Valley Country Park

Published: January 09, 2012
Length: 21:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SwanseaRamblers

Swansea Ramblers joined with Cynon Valley Ramblers for a joint walk from the Dare Valley Country Park up onto the moorland and forestry above Aberdare. more photos on ...


Dare Valley Park

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 40:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jkkbargoed

Ride down to Dare Valley Country Park.


Combat Zone Live

Published: October 03, 2013
Length: 18:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Combat Zone Live

Welcome Soldier. This is your Call to Duty and chance to be the trooper you always wanted to be. We use state of the art SATR infra red guns that have long range, all weather capabilities....


WindCutter StormChaser test - Panasonic HC-X900M

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 58:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AintBigAintClever

This is a test of the stick-on WindCutter StormChaser, fitted to a Panasonic HC-X900M camcorder. As you'll hear, the wind noise is still present, but I think this is due to the camera microphone's...


Cool Road Skateboarder

Published: May 16, 2010
Length: 25:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PrayForWales

Coming down the road from Trecynon towards Aberdare in a 3L Mercedes I was overtaken by a man on Cool Patrol on a skateboard. He skates full speed towards a busy roundabout and glides through ...


College Christmas Gig [Team Awesome] 13.12.12

Published: December 14, 2012
Length: 49:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YantoBassist

Coleg Morgannwg Christmas Gig 2012. 13.12.12 The Rock Inn Aberaman. [TeamAwesome] Setlist: Hound Dog Knockin' On Heavens Door Proud Mary Because The Night Summer Of '69.


Paint It Black,Not Fade Away-John Mason guitarist from Treherbert Rhondda,South Wales

Published: February 02, 2010
Length: 11:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Themase10

Must not forget the Stones,heres 2 early hits done my way,Strat used on both.


Aberdare Park Road Races 2

Published: August 13, 2008
Length: 16:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: willybizz

Aberdare Road Races. A great day out in Aberdare park in Wales, turned out to be a great suprise , filmed on July 2008, a great day out for all the family, the event was organised by the Aberaman...


Aberdare Park Roadraces 2009 Compilation

Published: July 27, 2009
Length: 29:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WAVYDALE

Aberaman & District Motorcycle Clubs annual event held in the Park at Aberdare. Its a 2 day event, this was shot on Sunday 19th July 2009, weather was wet at times to say the least. This was...


Supermotos at Aberdare Park 2010

Published: July 26, 2010
Length: 41:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Moondog51

Supermoto race at Aberdare Park Road Races viewed from Fogarty Bend on Sun 25 July 2010. NB: Must be played at maximum volume for best effect.


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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.

Dare Valley Country Park

Dare Valley Country Park is a public park in Wales. It lies near the village of Cwmdare and the town of Aberdare, Cynon Valley, in Rhondda Cynon Taff, South Wales. It comprises 500 acres of woodlands, pasture and moorland mountainside. It is maintained by the local Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Located at 51.719, -3.492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Country parks in Wales

Moel Penderyn

Moel Penderyn is a hill on the edge of Penderyn village, in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, south Wales. It also appeared on older maps as 'Y Foel Penderyn'. Its summit at 371m is marked by a trig point.

Located at 51.7672, -3.5395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Fforest Fawr, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mountains and hills of south Wales

Mynydd-y-glog

Mynydd-y-glog is a hill just east of the village of Penderyn in the northern corner of the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff in south Wales. It lies within the Brecon Beacons National Park and Fforest Fawr Geopark. Its summit plateau rises to a height of 389m / 1277ft at OS grid ref SN 982088, a spot marked by a trig point. To its north lies the partly dry valley of Pant Sychbant which forms the eastern extension of Cwm Cadlan.

Located at 51.7687, -3.4766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Brecon Beacons, Fforest Fawr, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Mountains and hills of south Wales

Penderyn (whisky)

Penderyn is an award-winning Welsh single malt whisky, the first commercially available whisky made in Wales since the 19th century. Produced by Penderyn Distillery (formerly known as the Welsh Whisky Company), Penderyn is a premium strength (46%) single malt whisky produced in several expressions. It is distilled in the village of Penderyn in the Cynon Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf from which the brand takes its name. The company was launched in 2000 as the Welsh Whisky Company.

Located at 51.7642, -3.52111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Whisky, Companies of Wales, Welsh distilled beverages

Coleg Morgannwg

Coleg Morgannwg is a further education college located at four main campuses across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. The college's main campuses are located in Aberdare, Nantgarw, Pontypridd and Llwynypia . The college also operates a number of outreach centres within local communities. Courses offered by the college include NVQs, GCSEs, BTECs, A levels and access courses.

Located at 51.7236, -3.4686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Further education colleges in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Penderyn transmitting station

The Penderyn television relay station is sited on high ground to the east of the village of Penderyn in the Brecon Beacons. It was originally built in 1984 as a fill-in relay for UHF analogue television covering the communities of Penderyn and Hirwaun. It consists of a 12 m self-supporting lattice steel mast standing on a hillside which is itself about 310 m above sea level. The transmissions are beamed west and south to cover all these targets.

Located at 51.7677, -3.5136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transmitter sites in Wales, Carmel UHF 625-line Transmitter Group

Bwllfa Colliery

Bwllfa Colliery was a coal mine, located in the Dare valley near Cwmdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. It operated from 1856 to 1957, remaining open as a ventilation shaft for Mardy Colliery until 1977.

Located at 51.719, -3.492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mines in Wales, Underground mines in Wales, Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hirwain, Hirwaun