Pontypridd Map

Pontypridd map, view the Mid-Glamorgan town of Pontypridd, located in the county of Mid-Glamorgan, Wales.

Detailed Street Map of Pontypridd Mid-Glamorgan & Guide to the Area

Pontypridd Map Mid-Glamorgan: Interactive map of Pontypridd, displaying the town situated in the county of Mid-Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Pontypridd area and a Pontypridd town centre map, showing Pontypridd Railway Station and Pontypridd Museum.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Pontypridd map are: Pontypridd Market, Ynysangharad Park, National Lido of Wales, Pontypridd Train Station, Boots, Iceland, Tesco Express, Greggs, Costa Coffee, The Prince's, The Llanover Arms, Alfred's Bar and Grill, Clwb y Bont, Penuel Baptist Church, St Catherine's Church, Pontypridd Library, Sardis Road Stadium, Pontypridd Town Council, Pontypridd High School, Hawthorn High School, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pont Sion Norton, Coedylan Comprehensive, Pontypridd Health Centre, Taff Vale Practice, Rowlands Pharmacy, Specsavers, Peacocks, Superdrug, B&M, New Look, Jobcentre Plus Pontypridd, The Prince of Wales Theatre, The Llantrisant Road Medical Centre, The Café Royale, Soul Spice, Suburban Bar and Kitchen, The Gathering Ground, The Windsor Hotel, Blueberry Inn, The Heritage Park Hotel, Bryn Meadows Spa Hotel, Wetherspoons Pontypridd, Taff Ely Indoor Bowls Centre, Clwb Rygbi Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Offices, and the River Taff.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Trehafod, Hopkinstown, Graigwen, Cilfynydd, Trallwn, Ynysybwl, Glyncoch, Coedpenmaen, Trefforest, Rhydyfelin, Hawthorn, Upper Boat, Church Village, Llantwit Fardre, Beddau, Tonteg, Tonypandy, Porth, Treherbert, Ferndale, Aberdare, Mountain Ash, Abercynon, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Talbot Green, Tonyrefail, Bedlinog, Nelson, Ystrad Mynach, Treharris, Aberfan, Penrhiwceiber, Cilfynydd, Penygraig, Penrhiwfer, Pontyclun, Miskin.

Pontypridd is a proper Valleys town, full of character, history and steep hills that test your legs and reward you with cracking views. It sits where the rivers Taff and Rhondda meet, surrounded by wooded slopes and old mining terraces. There's something about the place—maybe it's the warm people, the old stone buildings or the buzz on market days—that gives Pontypridd its solid, grounded charm. It's close enough to Cardiff for a quick trip in, but far enough away to feel like its own world.

The town's story really got going in the 18th and 19th centuries, when ironworks, coal and the canal system turned it into a bustling industrial hub. The famous Old Bridge, built in 1756, still arches gracefully over the Taff—it was once the longest single-span bridge in Britain. Later, the railways arrived and Pontypridd became a vital link in South Wales' coal and iron trade. By the late 1800s, the place was booming. Today, the town has a population of just over 31,000 and while the pits and factories are long gone, their legacy shapes the place—especially in its working-class pride and close-knit feel.

There's more to do than first meets the eye. Ynysangharad War Memorial Park is a lovely green space with tennis courts, a playground and a lido that's popular in the summer. The Pontypridd Museum, tucked in the old Tabernacl chapel, tells the town's story in fine detail. Music lovers will know it as the birthplace of Sir Tom Jones, and his presence still lingers in local pubs and tributes. Not far away, you've got the dramatic ruins of Caerphilly Castle—one of the largest fortresses in Britain—and Castell Coch just beyond that, which looks like something out of a fairy tale. Both are cared for by Cadw, and they're ideal for a day trip. National Trust fans might enjoy Dyffryn Gardens near Barry or the peaceful Llanerchaeron estate further afield.

If you're keen to explore more of Mid-Glamorgan, there's plenty to uncover. Merthyr Tydfil's not far and has the lovely Cyfarthfa Park and Museum, and a stretch of the Taff Trail for walkers and cyclists. Aberdare has Dare Valley Country Park and a proper market-town atmosphere, while Treorchy and Tonypandy keep the Rhondda's old soul alive. The valleys are full of paths and ridges to explore—whether you fancy a gentle walk or something a bit more adventurous. You'll also find the odd village pub that still serves a proper pint with a story or two thrown in for free.

Getting to Pontypridd is straightforward. The A470 runs right past it, giving easy access to Cardiff and Brecon. Trains from Cardiff Central to Pontypridd are regular and take about half an hour, making it ideal for commuters or day-trippers. Local buses serve the surrounding valleys and Cardiff too. If you're coming by air, Cardiff Airport is your best bet—just under an hour away by car or train and bus combined. Once in town, most of the centre is walkable, and the railway station's right in the thick of it.

Mid-Glamorgan might not be an official county anymore, but it still carries weight in everyday life. It covers much of the old industrial heartland of South Wales, where terraced streets cling to hillsides and chapels still dot the skyline. From the Rhondda to the Cynon and Taff valleys, it's an area that's seen hardship and pride in equal measure. While much of the heavy industry has gone, communities remain strong, and there's a real push for renewal—through green energy, tourism, education and a celebration of local culture.

We hope you found this Pontypridd tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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