Places to visit near

Maerdy

Maerdy is a town in Rhondda Cynon Taf district, Wales, United Kingdom. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage and 30 churches. The must-see places are Rhondda Fawr Valley, Mynydd Ton and Capel Siloa.

51.6753° N, 3.4867° W

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Within 30 km100 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maerdy

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:03 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Maerdy
  2. Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mynydd Tonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Rhondda Fawr Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Bethania Chapelchurch · 30 min
  6. Capel Siloachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Maerdy
Today’s loopMaerdyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maerdy?

Rhondda Fawr Valley (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mynydd Ton (viewpoint, about 6 km), Capel Siloa (church, about 6 km), Calfaria Chapel (church, about 6 km), St Elvan's (church, about 6 km), Aberdare Park (park, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Maerdy?

196 places on Spotwander: 82 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maerdy?

Rhondda Fawr Valley, about 5 km by road; Mynydd Ton (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Maerdy?

Morlais Castle, about 17 km by road; Llangynwyd Castle (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maerdy?

Start in Maerdy, visit Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa, then Mynydd Ton, then Rhondda Fawr Valley, then Bethania Chapel, then Capel Siloa, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.