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Lying just north of Hengoed in the Rhymney Valley, Penallta is a place defined by its transition from an industrial powerhouse to a landscape of greenery. The village grew around the High Shaft of Penallta Colliery, which was once one of the most advanced coal mines in South Wales before its closure in 1991. Today, that heritage is preserved through the Grade II listed pithead buildings that still dominate the local skyline, serving as a permanent anchor to the community's past. Geographically, the area is dominated by Parc Penallta, a vast country park reclaimed from the former colliery spoil heaps. It provides a significant amount of open space for the locality, featuring marshlands, fishing ponds, and the 'Sultan' - one of the largest figurative earth sculptures in Europe, representing a pit pony. From the higher points of the park, you get clear, panoramic views across the valley towards the Brecon Beacons. For daily practicalities, the village sits conveniently near the A469, and the nearby Hengoed railway station on the Rhymney Line offers a direct, reliable link into Cardiff city centre, making it a functional spot for those who work in the city but prefer a quieter, more elevated setting.