Maerdy
in Rhondda Cynon Taf of Wales, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.675 and -3.487 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 40' 31" and W -3° 29' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:20 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:52 am and 8:30 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Discover Maerdy

Maerdy in Rhondda Cynon Taf (Wales) is a city in United Kingdom about 145 mi (or 233 km) west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Maerdy is now 12:20 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Maerdy, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is MOD St. Athan in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 16 mi (or 26 km). away. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ferndale, Treherbert, Clydach Vale, Hirwaun and Cwmbach. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 46 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

3°C (38 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

2°C (36 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

11°C (53 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Aberdare

Address
3,8 mi
FFORDD TIRWAUN, RIVERSIDE RETAIL PARK CWMBACH, TIRFOUNDER
CF44 0AH ABERDARE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Jack Lloyd Ferndale Skatepark - July 2012

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 29:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mejamj

On a new blunt scooter and lands a tail whip for the first time.


Ferndale Skatepark (FSP) redesign, 01 Dec, 2013

Published: December 02, 2013
Length: 06:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Street

A quick video tour of FSP after the refurbishment in December 2013.


Sarah and Ceri's 25th Anniversary Party

Published: April 06, 2013
Length: 57:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: murphy10fs

Sarah and Ceri's 25th Anniversary Party at Ferndale Con April 5th 2013. What a great night.


cei evans first seba sesion

Published: December 31, 2013
Length: 06:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Cei Evans


tim thomas drum solo

Published: May 30, 2010
Length: 29:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: timbob19191919


WindCutter StormChaser test - Panasonic HC-X900M

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 58:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AintBigAintClever

This is a test of the stick-on WindCutter StormChaser, fitted to a Panasonic HC-X900M camcorder. As you'll hear, the wind noise is still present, but I think this is due to the camera microphone's...


Devious - One Vision (Queen)

Published: September 09, 2008
Length: 02:33 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Devious

FROM THE DEVIOUS HALLOWEEN BALL.


MC08 Productions Lego Logo

Published: December 27, 2008
Length: 37:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Marc Cox

This is a logo I'm always going to use when I make and upload a brickfilm onto YouTube. This is my first animation filmed with a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 to make the high quality imagery...


Stupid Mario World 2 entry (Hotel Luigi)

Published: February 27, 2010
Length: 54:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Marc Cox

This is my entry to Stupid Mario World 2 collab. The audio is from Gabriel Iglesias-Hotel Room.


James - Sit Down HD (cover)

Published: October 08, 2013
Length: 37:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Thomas John

Scott Waits and Billie Joe Armstrong singing Sit Down by James.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cynon Valley

Cynon Valley is one of many former coal mining valley within the South Wales Valleys of Wales. Cynon Valley lies between Rhondda and the Merthyr Valley. Cynon Valley has two main towns; Aberdare located North of the Valley and Mountain Ash located in the South of the Valley. According to the 2001 Census, the Cynon Valley has a population of 63,512. In 2001 12.1% of the inhabitants were recorded as Welsh speakers, where as today are probably more.

Located at 51.657, -3.461 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Glamorgan, Former subdivisions of Wales, Valleys of Wales

Cynon Valley (UK Parliament constituency)

Cynon Valley is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. It is a Labour Party stronghold. The Cynon Valley Welsh Assembly constituency was created with the same boundaries in 1999.

Located at 51.657, -3.461 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parliamentary constituencies in South Wales, United Kingdom Parliamentary constituencies established in 1983, Politics of Glamorgan

Ystradyfodwg

Ystradyfodwg (Vale of Tyfodwg) was an ancient upland parish in Glamorgan, Wales. It is believed to have been named after Tyfodwg (or Dyfodwg) who was either a 7th century saint or chieftain. It included most of the valleys of the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach rivers. Initially a sparsely populated wild area of upland sheep-walks, it became in the mid 19th century a dynamic centre of the coal mining industry, with a large, new industrial population.

Located at 51.6494, -3.48667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former subdivisions of Wales, Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Treorchy railway station

Treorchy railway station is a railway station serving the town of Treorchy and village of Cwmparc in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It is located on the Rhondda Line. It was first opened on this site by the Taff Vale Railway in 1884.

Located at 51.6575, -3.5061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Former Taff Vale Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1884, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F1 stations

Treorchy Comprehensive School

Treorchy Comprehensive School is an English Language Comprehensive School in the village of Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. The school is situated on the southern side of the valley, and is 500 metres in length from the main gate on Conway Road, Cwmparc, to the rear gate at Tylecoch Bridge, Treorchy.

Located at 51.657, -3.507 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Educational institutions established in 1965, 1965 establishments in Wales, Schools with Combined Cadet Forces

Treorchy Primary School

Treorchy Primary School is a community school situated in Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

Located at 51.661, -3.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Primary schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Parc and Dare Hall

The Parc and Dare Hall is a former Miners' institute but now serves as a large entertainment venue in the village of Treorchy, in the Rhondda Valley of Wales. Since the demolition of the Abercynon Workingmen's Hall, the Parc and Dare Workingmen's Hall is the largest in the South Wales coalfield.

Located at 51.659, -3.5063 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in Wales, Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Visitor attractions in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Mardy Colliery

Mardy Colliery was a coal mine located in the South Wales village of Maerdy, in the Rhondda Valley, located in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, and within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan, Wales. Opened in 1875, it closed in December 1990.

Located at 51.68, -3.48696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mines in Wales, Underground mines in Wales, Buildings and structures in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Rhondda Valley, Coal mining disasters in Wales, 19th-century mining disasters


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mardy, Maerdy