Maesycwmmer
Parish in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.639, -3.221 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 15 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Located in the county borough of Caerphilly in south Wales, the village and parish of Maesycwmmer perches on the slopes of the Rhymney Valley, offering sweeping valley views and a striking Victorian brick railway viaduct that remains a local landmark. Its landscape and built environment still show the imprint of a coal‑mining and ironworking past, with rows of terraced housing and disused transport infrastructure hinting at its industrial heritage.
Since the decline of heavy industry Maesycwmmer has become more residential and increasingly commuter‑oriented for nearby towns and Cardiff, while retaining an active community life with local sports clubs, churches and community events. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists for its valley paths and historical interest, making it a quiet but characterful part of the South Wales Valleys.
Postcode districts covering Maesycwmmer
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 9.6 miles
- Newport 11.6 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 23.4 miles
- Tonypandy 10.3 miles
- Barry 16 miles
- Bridgend 17.3 miles
- Cwmbran Central 8.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 8.2 miles
- Neath 24.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 10.2 miles
- Coity Higher 16.5 miles
- Pontypool 8.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Maesycwmmer Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Ystrad Mynach Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Hengoed Ward 1.1 miles
- Fleur-de-lis and Pengam Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Pontllanfraith Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ynysddu Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Pengam Parish 2 miles
- Cefn Fforest and Pengam Ward 2 miles
- Cefn Fforest Parish 2.1 miles
- Llanbradach Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Llanbradach and Pwllypant Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Maesycwmmer
CF82 7SD, NP12 2QY, CF82 7PU, CF82 7TW, CF82 9BY, NP12 2QU, CF82 7PL, CF82 7TT, CF82 7SP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 27.9 miles
- Hengoed Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Ystrad Mynach Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Maesycwmmer Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 6.7 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 0.9 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 1.8 miles
- New House Country Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Tyr Winch 9.1 miles
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 8.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 9.6 miles
Schools in Maesycwmmer
- Maesycwmmer Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 5.9 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 6 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 8.6 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 9.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 10.1 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.5 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.7 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 10.9 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 10.9 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.1 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles