Hendre Mynydd Car Park

Hendre Mynydd Car Park

Rhigios Mountain, Near Blaenrhondda, Mid Glamorgan, CF42, Wales

Located on top of the Rhigos mountain providing uninterrupted views to the South, East and West. Caution when walking around due to long drops. Site frequented by local astronomy groups who are happy for public to participate in their observing sessions.


Hendre Mynydd Car Park is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    64%
  • 29/03/24

    58%
  • 30/03/24

    6%
  • 30/03/24

    9%

Weather forecast for Treherbert (2.4 miles away) updated 28/03/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 16th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Grange - Usk, Usk, NP15 1AB (28.1 miles away)

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  • Heads of the Valleys Astronomical Society meeting (third Tuesday)

    Tuesday 21st May 2024 from 18:30pm to 20:30pm

    Ebbw Vale Learning Action Centre, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG (15.9 miles away)

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  • Cardiff Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 23rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 16:30pm

    Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff, CF24 3AA (22.7 miles away)

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  • Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 23rd May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

    The Grange - Usk, Usk, NP15 1AB (28.1 miles away)

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  • Abergavenny Astronomy Society meeting

    Monday 27th May 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:30pm

    Hen and Chicken, Abergavenny, NP7 5EG (24.5 miles away)

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