Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach
Built-up area in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.717, -3.351 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 06 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach are neighbouring communities on the valley floor of Merthyr Tydfil in south Wales, their character shaped by 19th‑century ironworking and coal mining. Troedyrhiw (the name meaning "foot of the slope") sits beside the River Taff with rows of traditional terraced housing, local shops and a strong community feel, and offers easy access to the Taff Trail and valley walks that remind you of the area's industrial past set against dramatic upland scenery.
Pentrebach grew up more as an industrial and transport hub: it has a large industrial estate historically anchored by household‑appliance manufacturing and light industry, and a railway halt on the Merthyr line, with the A470 running close by. Today both places combine working‑class roots with ongoing regeneration and commuter links to Cardiff, keeping a mix of local identity, industrial heritage and everyday community life.
Postcode districts covering Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Newport 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Tonypandy 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Barry 21.8 miles35 km
- Bridgend 17 miles27.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Cwmbrân 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Neath 20.5 miles33 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 2.5 miles4 km
- Coity Higher 16 miles25.7 km
- Pontypool 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Briton Ferry 21.3 miles34.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Plymouth Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Troed-y-rhiw Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Town Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Aberfan Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Merthyr Vale Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bedlinog Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Mountain Ash East Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Park Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Mountain Ash Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Fochriw Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Cwmbach Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach
CF48 4HW, CF48 4HX, CF48 4EZ, CF48 4LD, CF48 4HY, CF48 4BP, CF48 4ED, CF48 4NE, CF48 4EG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Bristol Airport 35.6 miles57.4 km
- Troed-y-rhiw Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Pentre-bach Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
Hotels near Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 3.1 miles5 km
- Howfield Hotel 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 5.6 miles9 km
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 3 miles4.8 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 4 miles6.5 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Castle Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Tiger Inn 2.5 miles4 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach
- Afon Taf High School Secondary
- Greenfield School Special
- Troedyrhiw Commmunity Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 12 miles19.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 15.1 miles24.2 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 16.2 miles26.1 km