Bedlinog and Trelewis (Bedlinog a Threlewis)
Ward in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.685, -3.303 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 10 99 |
Bedlinog and Trelewis lie on the eastern edge of Merthyr Tydfil county borough in the green, steep-sided Taff Bargoed Valley. Bedlinog perches above the valley with wide views towards the Brecon Beacons, while Trelewis occupies lower ground by the river; the landscape offers a mix of former industrial archaeology and accessible countryside trails.
The two villages share a strong coal‑mining heritage which shaped local architecture, work patterns and community life; the decline of mining prompted regeneration efforts and a shift towards local services, small businesses and commuting to nearby towns such as Cardiff. Community institutions remain important - sports clubs, musical and social groups and the valley’s outdoor amenities, including paths and country‑park areas, help sustain a close‑knit, resilient local culture.
Postcode districts covering Bedlinog and Trelewis
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.7 miles
- Newport 16 miles
- Tonypandy 8.2 miles
- Barry 19.2 miles
- Bridgend 16.5 miles
- Cwmbran Central 12 miles
- Cwmbrân 11.9 miles
- Neath 22.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 5.5 miles
- Coity Higher 15.6 miles
- Pontypool 11.5 miles
- Briton Ferry 22.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bedlinog Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Trelewis Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Treharris Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Merthyr Vale Parish 1.7 miles
- Aberfan Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Deri Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Nelson Built-up area 2.4 miles
- St. Cattwg Ward 2.4 miles
- Gelligaer Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Darran Valley Parish 2.6 miles
- Abercynon Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Bedlinog and Trelewis
CF46 6RW, CF46 6AW, CF46 6BT, CF46 6RN, CF46 6TW, CF46 6SB, CF46 6TF, CF46 6AJ, CF46 6BE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 20 miles
- Bristol Airport 32.6 miles
- Merthyr Vale Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Bedlinog and Trelewis Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 5.7 miles
- Howfield Hotel 5.3 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 9.5 miles
- Brewers Lodge 3 4.5 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 5.7 miles
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 6.5 miles
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 5.3 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 5.4 miles
Schools in Bedlinog and Trelewis
- Bedlinog Community Primary School Primary
- Trelewis Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 6.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.2 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 10.4 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 11 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.2 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 11.6 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 12.4 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 13.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 13.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.6 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 14.7 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 14.9 miles