Maerdy
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.673, -3.474 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 98 98 |
Maerdy is a former coal‑mining community high in the steep-sided Rhondda Fach valley within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Perched towards the head of the valley it has a strong upland feel with walking routes and sweeping views over the surrounding Rhondda valleys, and retains the rugged landscape shaped by the industrial era.
Historically part of the South Wales Coalfield, Maerdy is known for a proud mining heritage and a tradition of trade union and left‑wing politics - so much so that it earned a rough nickname as a stronghold of labour activism. Since pit closures the community has shifted towards residential and commuter life while keeping cultural anchors such as local clubs, rugby and efforts at regeneration that celebrate its industrial past.
Postcode districts covering Maerdy
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Swansea 20.5 miles33 km
- Newport 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Tonypandy 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Barry 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Bridgend 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Cwmbran Central 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Cwmbrân 19 miles30.7 km
- Neath 14.9 miles24 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Coity Higher 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Pontypool 18.9 miles30.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Maerdy Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Ferndale and Maerdy Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Ferndale Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pentre Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Treorchy Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Ystrad Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Rhondda Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Aberaman South Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Aberaman Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Tylorstown Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aberaman North Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Maerdy
CF43 4DB, CF43 4BQ, CF43 4BE, CF43 4SY, CF43 4TA, CF43 4AF, CF43 4AP, CF43 4AR, CF43 4BL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 19.9 miles32 km
- Bristol Airport 38.1 miles61.4 km
- Treorchy Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Ton Pentre Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Maerdy Ad
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Antelope Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Howfield Hotel 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 5.6 miles9 km
- Castle Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Tiger Inn 6.7 miles10.8 km
Schools in Maerdy
- Ferndale Community School Secondary
- Maerdy Primary School Primary
- Y.G.G. Llyn-y-Forwyn Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 14.4 miles23.3 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 15.2 miles24.5 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 15.5 miles24.9 km