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Penywaun
Wales
Penywaun sits in the upper Cynon Valley between Aberdare and Hirwaun, accessible via the A4059 which connects to the A470 trunk road at Aberdare. The former mining village lies amongst closely-knit valley communities, with Cardiff 35 kilometres southeast and Merthyr Tydfil 20 kilometres northeast. The name means "head of the moor" in Welsh, marking where the valley meets the moorland.
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What is the closest airport to Penywaun?
The closest airport to Penywaun is Swansea Airport, 58 km (about 52 min by car).
Where is Penywaun on the map?
Penywaun is in Wales, Wales, at 51.732, -3.482 - about 2 km north-west of Cwmdare.