The Gwaun Elai site is situated immediately off the A4119 Ely Valley road close to Llantrisant village, the A4119 provides easy access to junction 34 of the M4 motorway, which is approximately 3.5 miles to the south.

Llantrisant is situated approximately half a mile to the south and the town centre provides all of the usual facilities including high street banks, shops and a Tesco superstore. There are a number of pubs, restaurants and hotels in the areas, including the four star Miskin Manor Hotel. Car parking ratio of 1 space per 385 sq ft of accommodation.