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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  • Port Talbot Astronomical Society meeting

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Port Talbot Gas Welfare Club, Port Talbot, SA12 6BY (13.0 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (15.4 miles away)

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  • Stargazing in the Brecon Beacons with Dark Sky Wales

    Wednesday 3rd April 2024 from 21:30pm to 23:00pm

    Brecon - Libanus Mountain Centre, Brecon, LD3 8ER (15.4 miles away)

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  • Swansea Astronomical Society meeting

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:15pm to 21:15pm

    IQ Building - University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Swansea, SA1 8EW (16.8 miles away)

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  • Usk Astronomical Society weekly meeting

    Thursday 4th April 2024 from 19:30pm to 21:00pm

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

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    Llwyn Y Fynnon Farm, Glyncorrwg, West Glamorgan, SA13 3DD (3.4 miles away)

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  • Riverside Retreat Veterans Camp

    Cwmsawdde Farm, Llanddeusant, Dyfed, SA19 9UP (16.5 miles away)

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  • Aberyscir Coach House – Brecon

    Aberyscir, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NP (18.4 miles away)

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  • The Bull Pens – Brecon

    Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LY (19.7 miles away)

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  • Pengenffordd Barn – Brecon

    Upper Trewalkin Farm, Talgarth, Powys, LD3 0HA (23.1 miles away)

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  • Basel Cottage – Little Hall

    Little Hall, Llandovery, Dyfed, SA20 0YW (23.3 miles away)

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