Glamorganshire Canal, Merthyr Tydfil

Name: Glamorganshire Canal
Address: Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Merthyr Tydfil

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Facts and practical information

The Glamorganshire Canal in South Wales, UK, was begun in 1790. It ran along the valley of the River Taff from Merthyr Tydfil to the sea at Cardiff. The final section of canal was closed in 1951. ()

Area: 24.24 acres (0.0379 mi²)Coordinates: 51°45'0"N, 3°22'60"W

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Merthyr Tydfil United Kingdom

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Day trips

Glamorganshire Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cyfarthfa Castle, Old Iron Bridge, Joseph Parry's Cottage, Merthyr Tydfil Town Hall.

0.5 miNW
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil
14 min walk • Cyfarthfa Castle is a castellated mansion that was the home of the Crawshay family, ironmasters of Cyfarthfa Ironworks in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. The house commanded a view of the valley and the works, which ‘at night, offer a truly magnificent scene, resembling the fabled Pandemonium, but on which the eye may gaze with pleasure’.
~1150 ftSE
Bridge
Old Iron Bridge, Merthyr Tydfil
6 min walk • The Old Iron Bridge of 1800, originally known simply as Merthyr Bridge before 1809, in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, was a cast-iron bridge across the River Taff.
~540 ftW
Architecture, Museum, History museum
Joseph Parry's Cottage, Merthyr Tydfil
3 min walk • Joseph Parry's Cottage, also known as 4 Chapel Row, is a cottage located in Merthyr Tydfil, in South Wales. Built in the early 19th century for ironworkers, the cottage is best known as the birthplace of the famous Welsh composer Joseph Parry.
~1610 ftSE
City hall
Merthyr Tydfil Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil
8 min walk • Merthyr Tydfil Town Hall is a municipal building in the High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
~1930 ftSE
51°44'43"N • 3°22'47"W
St Tydfil Shopping Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
10 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1450 ftSE
Church
Ynysgau Chapel, Merthyr Tydfil
7 min walk • Ynysgau Chapel was one of the earliest chapels in Merthyr Tydfil. The cause dated back to 1749 and services were held in the Welsh language. The chapel was demolished in 1967 as part of the Merthyr Town Improvement Scheme.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Pont-y-Cafnau, Merthyr Tydfil
16 min walk • The Pont-y-Cafnau, sometimes written Pont y Cafnau or Pontycafnau, is a 14.2-metre long iron truss bridge over the River Taff in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
1.5 miNE
Church
St John's Church, Merthyr Tydfil
38 min walk • St John's Church is a defunct Grade II listed church in the village of Dowlais, near Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. The church was built in 1827 for local ironworks manager Sir John Josiah Guest, at a cost of £3000. It was gradually completely rebuilt later in the century, in a Gothic style, finishing with the main nave and aisle in 1893/4.
0.4 miSE
Synagogue, Gothic Revival architecture
Merthyr Synagogue, Merthyr Tydfil
12 min walk • The former Merthyr Synagogue is located on Bryntirion Road in the Thomastown section of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. It is a Grade II listed building and is the oldest purpose-built synagogue still standing in Wales.
~1640 ftS
Universities and schools
Merthyr Tydfil College, Merthyr Tydfil
8 min walk • Merthyr Tydfil College is a further education college located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. From May 2006 to April 2013, it was a constituent college of the University of Glamorgan and thereafter, a college of the University of South Wales.
~1320 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil
7 min walk • Penydarren Park is a sports stadium in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, that is the present home ground of Merthyr Town F.C. Historically used for varying sports, it has been the home to two professional football teams, Merthyr Town and Merthyr Tydfil F.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glamorganshire Canal?

Nearby attractions include Joseph Parry's Cottage, Merthyr Tydfil (3 min walk), Old Iron Bridge, Merthyr Tydfil (6 min walk), Ynysgau Chapel, Merthyr Tydfil (7 min walk), Merthyr Tydfil Town Hall, Merthyr Tydfil (8 min walk).

How to get to Glamorganshire Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glamorganshire Canal:

Bus

Park View • Lines: Me27-1, Me27-3, Me27-4 (4 min walk)
St Mary's RC Church • Lines: Me27-1, Me27-3, Me27-4 (5 min walk)

Train

Merthyr Tydfil (12 min walk)