View over Pontyclun from Brynsadler

Things to do in Pontyclun

There are many things that you can do in and around Pontyclun. You can see details for many of our businesses and community groups on the pages of our website by following the links in the header of this page.

If you need some other ideas click on the headings below for more inspiration. Some of the links take you to third party websites over which we have no control

Go for a walk

With over 25 miles of public footpaths most of which are easy to access it’s a great place for a walk

Go Geocaching

Geocaching is just a modern treasure hunt. A simpler version of orienteering. Grab your phone and get out there – we have hundreds of caches hiding near to us!

Visit a playground

Our Community area has 7 playgrounds.

Four are in Pontyclun and there is also one in Groesfaen, one in Ynysddu and one in Brynsadler

Cycling

Get on your bike and enjoy our cycle routes

Go to a park or woods

Enjoy the outside with a visit to Pontyclun park, Ivor Woods or the Riverside Walk

Visit the High Street

Pontyclun has some very good local speciality shops and is a great place to while away some time.