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Tongwynlais
Village and community in Cardiff, Wales

Tongwynlais

Tongwynlais is a village and community in the north of Cardiff, Wales, north of the M4 motorway in the Taff Valley.

It is notable as the location of the hillside landmark, Castell Coch. The population as of the 2011 census was 1,871.

How locals move

Getting around Tongwynlais the local way

  • Go nextIt is possible to visit Hereford as a day trip, using either train or car.

From Wikivoyage: Cardiff, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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