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 miles
- Swansea 20.5 miles
- Newport 22.7 miles
- Tonypandy 4.1 miles
- Barry 20.6 miles
- Bridgend 11.9 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 19 miles
- Neath 14.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 6.6 miles
- Coity Higher 10.9 miles
- Pontypool 18.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Maerdy Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Ferndale and Maerdy Ward 0.6 miles
- Ferndale Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Pentre Parish 1.7 miles
- Treorchy Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ystrad Ward 2.1 miles
- Rhondda Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Aberaman South Parish 2.2 miles
- Aberaman Ward 2.4 miles
- Tylorstown Parish 2.6 miles
- Aberaman North Parish 2.6 miles
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Maerdy
CF43 4AE, CF43 4DH, CF43 4BH, CF43 4AG, CF43 4AW, CF43 4DB, CF43 4SX, CF43 4BQ, CF43 4AH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 19.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 38.1 miles
- Treorchy Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Ton Pentre Railway Station 1.8 miles
Hotels near Maerdy Ad
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 2.1 miles
- Howfield Hotel 6.4 miles
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 7.4 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 8.2 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 7.5 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 9.7 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 5.6 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 6.5 miles
- The Tiger Inn 6.7 miles
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 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 7.3 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 8.8 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 12.8 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.1 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 13.9 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 14.4 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.2 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 15.2 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 15.5 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 15.5 miles