Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.599, -3.201 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 16 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
The Bedwas and Trethomas area sits on the eastern edge of the South Wales Valleys within Caerphilly county borough, a few miles north of Cardiff. Once dominated by coal mining and related industry, the villages still show terraced streets and industrial remnants, but now have reclaimed green spaces, spoil tips turned to walking routes and broad views across the Rhymney Valley.
Community life remains strong, with local clubs, pubs and a keen rugby culture helping to anchor a post‑industrial identity, while many residents commute to Caerphilly or Cardiff. The area is a good example of former mining settlements adapting to a suburban, service‑based economy while retaining a distinctive local history.
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