Gelligaer
Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.664, -3.255 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 13 96 |
| Population: | 17,376 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Gelligaer in Caerphilly, Wales is a small, mainly residential community set on the uplands above the South Wales valleys, notable for its open commonland and wooded slopes. The area is archaeologically interesting - there is a Roman fort on the edge of the village and scattered ancient remains - and the landscape offers pleasant walking and good views across the surrounding valleys.
Historically the village was shaped by the coal and iron industries of the 19th century, but today it functions largely as a local service centre with schools, clubs and an active community council, while many residents commute to nearby Caerphilly or Cardiff. Local pride and a mix of green space and post‑industrial heritage give Gelligaer a distinct, quietly community‑focused character.
Postcode districts covering Gelligaer
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 11.6 miles
- Newport 13.6 miles
- Tonypandy 9.3 miles
- Barry 17.7 miles
- Bridgend 17.1 miles
- Cwmbran Central 9.8 miles
- Cwmbrân 9.7 miles
- Neath 24.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.9 miles
- Coity Higher 16.2 miles
- Pontypool 9.7 miles
- Briton Ferry 24.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Cattwg Ward 0.2 miles
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Hengoed Ward 1.3 miles
- Gilfach Ward 1.5 miles
- Fleur-de-lis and Pengam Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Pengam Parish 1.5 miles
- Trelewis Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Nelson Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Bargod Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Cefn Fforest and Pengam Ward 1.7 miles
- Ystrad Mynach Built-up area 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Gelligaer
CF82 8EZ, CF82 8FA, CF82 8ET, CF82 8EJ, CF82 8EH, CF82 8DS, CF82 8FQ, CF82 8GE, CF82 8EL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 18.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 30.2 miles
- Pengam Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Ystrad Mynach Railway Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Gelligaer Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 2.2 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 8.1 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 2.8 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 7.8 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 8.1 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 8.6 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Howfield Hotel 7.7 miles
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 7.4 miles
Schools in Gelligaer
- Greenhill Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.9 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 8.1 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 9.8 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.1 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 10.2 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 10.4 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 12.3 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 12.3 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 12.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 12.3 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.6 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 13 miles