Cyfarthfa
Ward in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.747, -3.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 02 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
The electoral ward of Cyfarthfa sits immediately west of Merthyr Tydfil town centre in south Wales, centred around the hilltop Cyfarthfa Castle and the extensive Cyfarthfa Park, with views over the valley and the River Taff. It mixes late‑Victorian terraces and post‑war council housing with large areas of parkland and museum buildings, so the ward combines residential streets with significant green space and heritage assets.
Historically linked to the ironworking boom that shaped much of Merthyr Tydfil, the area’s castle museum and formal gardens draw visitors and host community events; economically it shares the post‑industrial challenges of the wider town but also benefits from local regeneration projects, active community groups and a strong sense of neighbourhood identity.
Postcode districts covering Cyfarthfa
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Swansea 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Newport 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Tonypandy 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Barry 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Bridgend 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Cwmbrân 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Neath 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Coity Higher 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Pontypool 16.5 miles26.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Cyfarthfa Parish 0 miles0 km
- Park Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Gurnos Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Penydarren Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Vaynor Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Llwydcoed Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Aberdare East Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Town Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Plymouth Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Troed-y-rhiw Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Cyfarthfa
CF47 8NJ, CF48 1TD, CF48 1UG, CF48 1PU, CF48 1HB, CF48 1AS, CF48 1JX, CF48 1LT, CF48 1AF … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Bristol Airport 38.9 miles62.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Pentre-bach Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels in Cyfarthfa Ad
Schools in Cyfarthfa
- Coed Y Dderwen Primary School Primary
- Heolgerrig Community School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 13.5 miles21.6 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 17.2 miles27.7 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 17.6 miles28.2 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 18.2 miles29.3 km