Caegarw

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Caegarw

Snaking wall Stone wall snaking across early winter landscape above Mountain Ash.
Snaking wall Credit: Alan Hughes

Caegarw is a small village located in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in Glamorgan, Wales. Situated in the picturesque Rhondda Valley, the village is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside.

Originally a mining community, Caegarw has a rich industrial heritage. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the village was primarily inhabited by coal miners and their families who worked in the nearby collieries. The mining industry played a significant role in shaping the village's economy and character.

Today, Caegarw is a tight-knit community with a population of around 2,000 residents. The village offers a range of amenities and facilities to cater to its residents' needs, including local shops, a primary school, and a community center.

Caegarw is also known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring nature. The nearby Dare Valley Country Park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering picturesque walking trails, a lake, and various recreational activities.

The village's location in the Rhondda Valley provides easy access to nearby towns and cities. Pontypridd, the county town of Rhondda Cynon Taf, is just a short drive away, offering a wider range of amenities and services.

In summary, Caegarw is a small village with a rich industrial history, nestled in the beautiful Rhondda Valley. It offers a close-knit community, stunning natural surroundings, and convenient access to nearby urban areas.

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Caegarw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.686882/-3.3766832 or Grid Reference ST0499. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snaking wall Stone wall snaking across early winter landscape above Mountain Ash.
Snaking wall
Stone wall snaking across early winter landscape above Mountain Ash.
Moorland track
Moorland track
Mountain Ash War Memorial
Mountain Ash War Memorial
Gorsedd Circle, Mountain Ash The National Eisteddfod was held in Mountain Ash in 1905.
Gorsedd Circle, Mountain Ash
The National Eisteddfod was held in Mountain Ash in 1905.
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on the concrete base of the railings NE side of the road. It marks a point 212.674m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on the concrete base of the railings NE side of the road. It marks a point 212.674m above mean sea level.
Track junction The low road continues to Mynydd Merthyr, the high road to the summit of Twyn Brynbychan.
Track junction
The low road continues to Mynydd Merthyr, the high road to the summit of Twyn Brynbychan.
Track junction
Track junction
Boundary wall alongside forestry
Boundary wall alongside forestry
Stony path bordering forestry
Stony path bordering forestry
On entering the forest
On entering the forest
Mountain Ash Golf Club
Mountain Ash Golf Club
Road bridge over disused railway The line used to run due north serving colliery and quarry workings near Gelliddu.
Road bridge over disused railway
The line used to run due north serving colliery and quarry workings near Gelliddu.
For sale - one careful owner Abandoned moped on Pen Rhiwporthmon.  Mountain Ash in the distance.
For sale - one careful owner
Abandoned moped on Pen Rhiwporthmon. Mountain Ash in the distance.
Woodland on Cefn Pennar
Woodland on Cefn Pennar
Pen Rhiwporthmon
Pen Rhiwporthmon
View towards Penrhiwceiber
View towards Penrhiwceiber
Footbridge over A470, Aberfan
Footbridge over A470, Aberfan
Disused mineral line bridge Abercwmboi This bridge is built of the scrap of other railway bridges and is now disused
Disused mineral line bridge Abercwmboi
This bridge is built of the scrap of other railway bridges and is now disused
Show me another place!

Caegarw is located at Grid Ref: ST0499 (Lat: 51.686882, Lng: -3.3766832)

Unitary Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Police Authority: South Wales

What 3 Words

///commuted.harder.stowing. Near Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.686882,-3.3766832
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.6835249/-3.3759124
Mini Roundabout
Lat/Long: 51.685796/-3.3800786
Pub
New Inn
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6831857/-3.3796292
Pub
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.6845462/-3.3783861
Pub
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.6844398/-3.3781114
Pub
The Harp
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.6842536/-3.3776995
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 51.6834107/-3.3792297
Valley Foodstore and Off Licence
Shop: convenience
Source: survey
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6841585/-3.3815015
Pub
Mountain Ash Inn
Operator: Felinfoel
Source: survey
Wikidata: Q80858422
Lat/Long: 51.6842968/-3.3821064
Lifestyle Express
Shop: convenience
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.6836681/-3.3802122
Bank
Barclays Bank, Mountain Ash
Atm: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6839391/-3.3806424
Townhall
Mountain Ash Town Hall
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Housename: Town Hall
Addr Postcode: CF45 4AB
Addr Street: Ffrwd Crescent
Website: https://www.mountainashtownhall.co.uk/
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.6840805/-3.3787711
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: plastic
Seats: 7
Lat/Long: 51.6839722/-3.3804225
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.6838876/-3.3802602
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: plastic
Seats: 7
Lat/Long: 51.6838737/-3.3802382
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.6843744/-3.3820319
Bus Stop
Cynon Infants School
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5520AWA13856
Naptan NaptanCode: rhogadp
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.685226/-3.3831248
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.6839806/-3.3804358
Bus Stop
Bruce Arms
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5520AWA13854
Naptan NaptanCode: rhodwtd
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6843459/-3.3817176
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 51.6836279/-3.3808716
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.6838054/-3.3802605
Waste Basket
Waste: trash
Lat/Long: 51.6837425/-3.3806391
Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Centre
Access: customers
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Housename: Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Centre
Addr Postcode: CF45 4DA
Addr Street: Dyffryn Road
Club: sport
Covered: yes
Email: enquiries@cvibc.co.uk
Fax: +44 1443 474 760
Fee: yes
Lit: yes
Phone: +44 1443 474 960
Surface: grass
Website: http://www.cvibc.co.uk/
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6859397/-3.3817025
Restaurant
Woods
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Housename: Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Centre
Addr Postcode: CF45 4DA
Addr Street: Dyffryn Road
Bar: yes
Covered: yes
Cuisine: british
Email: enquiries@cvibc.co.uk
Fax: +44 1443 474 760
Fee: yes
Lit: yes
Opening Hours: Mo off; Tu-We 12:00-16:00; Th-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; Su 11:45-16:30
Opening Hours Covid19: Mo Off; Tu-We 12:00-16:00; Th-Fr 12:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; Su 11:45-16:30
Phone: +44 1443 474 960
Reservation: yes
Surface: grass
Takeaway: yes
Website: http://www.cvibc.co.uk/
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6861425/-3.3817363
Mountain Ash mass vaccination centre
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Housename: Cynon Valley Indoor Bowls Centre
Addr Postcode: CF45 4DA
Addr Street: Dyffryn Road
Email: CTM.VaccinationEnquiries@wales.nhs.uk
Healthcare: vaccination_centre
Healthcare Speciality: vaccination
Name Cy: Canolfan Brechu Torfol Aberpennar
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
Operator: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Phone: +44 1685 726 464
Vaccination: covid19
Website: https://cwmtafmorgannwg.wales/covid-19-vaccine/
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6859637/-3.3813151
Traffic Signals
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6847686/-3.3794063
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6853681/-3.3807018
Traffic Signals
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6836702/-3.3793828
Give Way
Lat/Long: 51.6840123/-3.3789219
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6839201/-3.3783573
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: puffin
Kerb: flush
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6839579/-3.3781101
Traffic Signals
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.6839382/-3.3780689
Traffic Signals
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6839806/-3.3781574
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.6839359/-3.3779384
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6846921/-3.3794822
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: puffin
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6847366/-3.3793642
Traffic Signals
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.6845416/-3.3791315
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 51.6846572/-3.3794828
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 51.6840523/-3.3789986
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 51.6846235/-3.3793775
Street Lamp
Ref: 19
Lat/Long: 51.6827092/-3.3791998
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.6829302/-3.379346
Ellé Hair Designers
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Jeffrey Street
Contact Phone: +44 1443 475205
Opening Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 51.6849145/-3.3788297
Mountain Ash Co Working
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Housename: Town Hall
Addr Postcode: CF45 4AB
Addr Street: Ffrwd Crescent
Email: hello@mountainashtownhall.co.uk
Office: coworking
Phone: +44 1443 548 248
Website: https://www.mountainashtownhall.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.6841603/-3.3788723
Direction: ENE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.683432/-3.3808205
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6834189/-3.3808708
Direction: 235
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 5
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6879376/-3.3767825
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6865645/-3.3790188
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6848359/-3.3786111
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6870555/-3.3764224
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6840647/-3.3778574
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6849656/-3.3742384
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.684416/-3.3740379
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6843873/-3.373881
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6843408/-3.3738126
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6842389/-3.3737281
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6841813/-3.3737405
Gwilym Jones & Davis
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Office: lawyer
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6834727/-3.3795257
Durbin & Co Estate Agents
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Office: estate_agent
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6834993/-3.3795297
Morris Carpets Ltd
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Note: Despite the name, also sells beds and furniture
Shop: furniture
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6833875/-3.379462
Graeme John Ltd
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Office: notary
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6832902/-3.379399
New Star Nails
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Beauty: nails
Shop: beauty
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6832299/-3.3793634
Betfred
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Brand: Betfred
Brand Wikidata: Q4897425
Shop: bookmaker
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6831717/-3.3793205
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Disused Shop: yes
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.683089/-3.3792709
Pub
The Duffryn
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6830245/-3.379232
The Bazaar
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Housenumber: 17
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Fixme: What sort of shop is this?
Shop: yes
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.682978/-3.3792052
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Disused Office: yes
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6833821/-3.3797322
Bella Rosa
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Housenumber: 2C
Addr Postcode: CF45 3PL
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Shop: sewing
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6833588/-3.3797134
Pasha Barber
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Shop: hairdresser
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.683318/-3.3796699
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Disused Office: lawyer
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6832786/-3.3796383
Abigail Lewis Photography
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Shop: photo
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.683094/-3.3795311
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Disused Shop: yes
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6830378/-3.3794942
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of Moutain Ash R.F.C. building, facing Chancery Lane.
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 51.6829265/-3.3794202
Moutain Ash R.F.C.
Addr City: Mountain Ash
Addr Street: Oxford Street
Office: sport
Survey Date: 2021-04-23
Lat/Long: 51.6829613/-3.3794305
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