Llanharan and Brynna
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.536, -3.453 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 99 82 |
| Population: | 5,755 |
Llanharan is a semi-rural village in Rhondda Cynon Taf that sits on the fringe between the lowland Vale and the South Wales Valleys. It combines a farming and former industrial heritage with modern commuting life - there’s a station on the South Wales main line and good road links so many residents travel to Cardiff or beyond for work - while local landmarks such as old country houses and community clubs keep a strong village identity.
Brynna, a short distance away, feels quieter and is well known locally for its green spaces: Brynna Woods and the Brynna and Llanharan Marsh reserve are popular for walks and wildlife. The settlement has grown modestly in recent years but retains a close-knit community character, shaped by agricultural roots and the wider South Wales industrial history that transformed this part of the valley region.
Postcode districts covering Llanharan and Brynna
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 12 miles
- Swansea 22.2 miles
- Newport 21.3 miles
- Tonypandy 5.5 miles
- Barry 12.3 miles
- Bridgend 5.2 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19.8 miles
- Cwmbrân 19.7 miles
- Neath 18.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15 miles
- Coity Higher 4.5 miles
- Pontypool 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brynna and Llanharan Ward 0.7 miles
- Llanharan Parish 0.7 miles
- Pencoed and Penprysg Ward 1.9 miles
- Llanharry Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Coychurch Higher Parish 2.2 miles
- Pencoed Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Talbot Green Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Brynsadler Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Heol-y-Cyw Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Pontyclun West Ward 2.8 miles
- Pontyclun Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Tonyrefail Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Llanharan and Brynna
CF72 9UY, CF72 9RQ, CF72 9UT, CF72 9QZ, CF72 9SY, CF72 9GR, CF72 9TJ, CF72 9BW, CF72 9GU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 10.7 miles
- Bristol Airport 33.3 miles
- Llanharan Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Pencoed Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Llanharan and Brynna Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- The White Lion 3.4 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Bear Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.6 miles
- Vale Resort 4 4.3 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 5.9 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 9.5 miles
Schools in Llanharan and Brynna
- Brynnau Primary Primary
- Dolau Primary Primary
- Llanharan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 2.2 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 4.5 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 6.4 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 8.4 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 11.2 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 11.6 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 11.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.3 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12.3 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 12.3 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 12.3 miles