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Rhigos, Y

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Rhigos, Y

Zip wire towards sunset
Zip wire towards sunset Credit: Alan Hughes

Rhigos is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, in the southern part of Wales, United Kingdom. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Rhondda Valley, near the Brecon Beacons National Park. The village is part of the larger community of Rhigos and Hirwaun, and it falls within the Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority.

Rhigos is known for its picturesque surroundings, with rolling hills and stunning landscapes. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Brecon Beacons provide ample opportunities for exploring the natural beauty of the area.

The village itself has a small population and a close-knit community. It is characterized by its traditional Welsh charm, with quaint stone buildings and a peaceful atmosphere. The local amenities include a primary school, a community center, and a few shops and pubs.

One of the notable landmarks in Rhigos is the Rhigos Mountain, which stands at an elevation of 600 meters and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The mountain is also home to a wind farm, contributing to the renewable energy efforts of the area.

Overall, Rhigos is a serene and scenic village, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty and welcoming community make it a desirable place to visit or reside for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Glamorgan.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.733273/-3.5653071 or Grid Reference SN9205. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Zip wire towards sunset
Zip wire towards sunset
Zipping through the trees A close look shows two people on zip wires over Llyn Fawr. (For what it’s worth, GPS has the camera location 785m to the NE.)
Zipping through the trees
A close look shows two people on zip wires over Llyn Fawr. (For what it’s worth, GPS has the camera location 785m to the NE.)
Llyn Fawr Llyn Fawr ('large lake' in Welsh) is a reservoir that occupies one of a series glacial cirques that form the northern escarpment of the South Wales Coalfield uplands, overlooking the heads of the Vale of Neath and the Cynon Valley. It is known as the site of an important hoard of weapons and tools from the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age.
Llyn Fawr
Llyn Fawr ('large lake' in Welsh) is a reservoir that occupies one of a series glacial cirques that form the northern escarpment of the South Wales Coalfield uplands, overlooking the heads of the Vale of Neath and the Cynon Valley. It is known as the site of an important hoard of weapons and tools from the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age.
Descending the Rhigos The A4061 road from Treherbert descends via a series of hairpin bends towards Hirwaun.
Descending the Rhigos
The A4061 road from Treherbert descends via a series of hairpin bends towards Hirwaun.
Near Cwar Canwyllyr A track traces the northern rim of the Pennant plateau eastward from the A4061 hairpin, crossing what we might call the Nant Gwrangon Fach which drops steeply down the scarp via a rocky gully. Cwar Canwyllyr is an enigmatic name; the coflein website tells us that it was named on the first edition of the OS map as Chwar Canwyllbren ('candlestick quarry' as is noted elsewhere). They had been quarrying what we now term the Rhondda Member of the Pennant Sandstone, presumably for field walls or other agricultural construction. Visible below is the site of the former Tower colliery, now Zipworld- could those quarrymen ever have envisaged the reach of our modern world hereabouts - ziplines, conifer plantations, reservoirs and wind turbines?
Near Cwar Canwyllyr
A track traces the northern rim of the Pennant plateau eastward from the A4061 hairpin, crossing what we might call the Nant Gwrangon Fach which drops steeply down the scarp via a rocky gully. Cwar Canwyllyr is an enigmatic name; the coflein website tells us that it was named on the first edition of the OS map as Chwar Canwyllbren ('candlestick quarry' as is noted elsewhere). They had been quarrying what we now term the Rhondda Member of the Pennant Sandstone, presumably for field walls or other agricultural construction. Visible below is the site of the former Tower colliery, now Zipworld- could those quarrymen ever have envisaged the reach of our modern world hereabouts - ziplines, conifer plantations, reservoirs and wind turbines?
View from Rhigos Mountain From the Rhigos Viewpoint Carpark on the A4061.
View from Rhigos Mountain
From the Rhigos Viewpoint Carpark on the A4061.
Llwybr i Bontwalby / Path to Pontwalby Llwybr cyhoeddus wrth ymyl y clwb gleidio yn mynd i gyfeiriad Pontwalby. A public footpath next to the gliding club heading in the direction of Pontwalby (trans. Walby's bridge).
Llwybr i Bontwalby / Path to Pontwalby
Llwybr cyhoeddus wrth ymyl y clwb gleidio yn mynd i gyfeiriad Pontwalby. A public footpath next to the gliding club heading in the direction of Pontwalby (trans. Walby's bridge).
Zip World Tower Safle hen Lofa'r Twr sy'n bellach yn Zip World Tower. The site of the former Tower Colliery is today Zip World Tower.
Zip World Tower
Safle hen Lofa'r Twr sy'n bellach yn Zip World Tower. The site of the former Tower Colliery is today Zip World Tower.
Cyn Lofa'r Twr / Former Tower Colliery Hen adeiladau cyn Lofa'r Twr. Mae'r safle bellach yn atyndiad Zip Word Tower. Redundant building of the former Tower Colliery. The site today is Zip World Tower attraction.
Cyn Lofa'r Twr / Former Tower Colliery
Hen adeiladau cyn Lofa'r Twr. Mae'r safle bellach yn atyndiad Zip Word Tower. Redundant building of the former Tower Colliery. The site today is Zip World Tower attraction.
Tower colliery The old colliery site was the oldest continuously worked deep coal mine in the UK until its closure in 2008. Now operated by Zip World as ‘Tower Adventures’. The three plumes of smoke, far left, made the Welsh news later in the day. Either arson or BBQ fires out of control.
Tower colliery
The old colliery site was the oldest continuously worked deep coal mine in the UK until its closure in 2008. Now operated by Zip World as ‘Tower Adventures’. The three plumes of smoke, far left, made the Welsh news later in the day. Either arson or BBQ fires out of control.
Craig Y Llyn and Llyn Fawr This is the view looking west from the lookout point on the A4061 just to the east. Craig Y Llyn is an outcrop of rock between two lakes - Llyn Fach and Llyn Fawr. Llyn Fawr can be seen here. Llyn Fawr has been converted from a natural lake to a reservoir. While the bottom was being dug out to increase capacity a collection of bronze and iron artefacts was found. This is called the Llyn Fawr Hoard and was possibly an offering to a deity. Because of this important find "Llyn Fawr" has become the name for the transition period between the bronze and iron ages. One of the items can be seen here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/2351/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/2351/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Craig Y Llyn and Llyn Fawr
This is the view looking west from the lookout point on the A4061 just to the east. Craig Y Llyn is an outcrop of rock between two lakes - Llyn Fach and Llyn Fawr. Llyn Fawr can be seen here. Llyn Fawr has been converted from a natural lake to a reservoir. While the bottom was being dug out to increase capacity a collection of bronze and iron artefacts was found. This is called the Llyn Fawr Hoard and was possibly an offering to a deity. Because of this important find "Llyn Fawr" has become the name for the transition period between the bronze and iron ages. One of the items can be seen here LinkExternal link
Tower Colliery There are several mines and collieries spread out around here. This one is labelled on the map as "Tower Colliery". This is the view looking north from the high lookout point on the A4061 to the south.
Tower Colliery
There are several mines and collieries spread out around here. This one is labelled on the map as "Tower Colliery". This is the view looking north from the high lookout point on the A4061 to the south.
Llyn Fach at Craig Y Llyn This is the smaller of the two lakes at Craig Y Llyn, to the west of the outcrop. The view is looking north from the ridge above.
Llyn Fach at Craig Y Llyn
This is the smaller of the two lakes at Craig Y Llyn, to the west of the outcrop. The view is looking north from the ridge above.
West face of Craig Y Llyn This is the west side of the outcrop as seen from the ridge around Llyn Fach.
West face of Craig Y Llyn
This is the west side of the outcrop as seen from the ridge around Llyn Fach.
Hirwaun Common This hill stream falls dramatically from the high moors of Hirwaun Common into the valley with Tower Colliery in the background
Hirwaun Common
This hill stream falls dramatically from the high moors of Hirwaun Common into the valley with Tower Colliery in the background
Tower Colliery
Tower Colliery
Llyn Fawr and Graig y Llyn Llyn Fawr and Graig y Llyn as seen from the view point on the A4061 above the village of Rhigos. Gliders from The Vale of Neath Gliding Club may be seen soaring above the ridges here if the weather conditions are right. The road in the picture is the A4061 twisting its way down to Hirwaun.
Llyn Fawr and Graig y Llyn
Llyn Fawr and Graig y Llyn as seen from the view point on the A4061 above the village of Rhigos. Gliders from The Vale of Neath Gliding Club may be seen soaring above the ridges here if the weather conditions are right. The road in the picture is the A4061 twisting its way down to Hirwaun.
Vale of Neath Gliding Club In the foothills of the huge forested mountain to the south this club has been set up on some (relatively) flat land. However, I doubt the high voltage power lines running just to the north are ideal neighbours. This view is from the adjacent public footpath.
Vale of Neath Gliding Club
In the foothills of the huge forested mountain to the south this club has been set up on some (relatively) flat land. However, I doubt the high voltage power lines running just to the north are ideal neighbours. This view is from the adjacent public footpath.
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Rhigos, Y is located at Grid Ref: SN9205 (Lat: 51.733273, Lng: -3.5653071)

Unitary Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Rhigos

What 3 Words

///starfish.sandwich.zinc. Near Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Bryn Rhigos, Y Rhigos Y Rhigos

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