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Abertridwr

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About Abertridwr

Abertridwr works well as a base: 10 minutes from Caerphilly, 25km from Pontsticill Reservoir.

Abertridwr is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,504, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Abertridwr sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abertridwr to your route.

About Abertridwr

Abertridwr (; Welsh: the mouth of the three waters) is a village in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales, situated about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Caerphilly town. The "three waters" or "three streams" are Nant Cwm-parc, Nant Cwmceffyl and Nant Ilan, which join to form Nant yr Aber. Like many villages and towns in

Read more the area, Abertridwr was a coal mining community within the South Wales Coalfield.

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Abertridwr offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Abertridwr located?

Abertridwr is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5958 latitude, -3.2683 longitude.

What is the population of Abertridwr?

Abertridwr has a population of approximately 6,504 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,504
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5958, -3.2683

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Abertridwr

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pontsticill Reservoir

A long reservoir beneath Pen y Fan served by the Brecon Mountain Railway, with forest trails along its eastern shore.

25 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Sgwd yr Eira

Spectacular waterfall in the Brecon Beacons where you can walk behind the curtain of water on a natural rock ledge, a truly unique experience.

29 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Sgwd Gwladys (Lady Falls)

A graceful fall on the Afon Pyrddin near Pontneddfechan, also walkable behind, in the heart of Waterfall Country.

29 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Rattlesnake Biker Cafe

A characterful biker cafe in the Brecon Beacons serving as a popular pit stop for riders exploring the stunning Welsh mountain roads.

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Talybont Reservoir

A wooded reservoir in the central Brecon Beacons with a lakeside cycle route on the old Brecon and Merthyr railway.

30 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Sgwd Clun-Gwyn

The first of the Four Waterfalls on the Afon Mellte, a wide stepped fall in the limestone gorge near Ystradfellte.

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Nedd Fechan Gorge

A limestone river gorge threaded with falls and caves between Pontneddfechan and Ystradfellte, the spine of Waterfall Country.

30 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Melincourt Falls

An 24m fall in the Neath Valley painted by Turner in 1795, reached by a short riverside path.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Abertridwr

  • 33 kmSugar Loaf (Y Fal)A 596m conical hill above Abergavenny with a 360-degree view over the Usk valley and the Black Mountains; easy from the car park.
  • 34 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
  • 34 kmCorn DuPen y Fan's twin summit at 873m, with a Bronze Age cairn and the finest view over the Beacons' north escarpment.
  • 36 kmSkirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr)A landslipped 486m ridge above Abergavenny whose split profile gave rise to the legend it cracked at the Crucifixion.
  • 42 kmA466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth)A wooded riverside road through a designated AONB past Tintern Abbey, gentle and beautiful rather than challenging.
  • 42 kmWaun FachThe highest point of the Black Mountains at 811m, a broad peaty summit above the Vale of Ewyas and the Gospel Pass.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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