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New Tredegar

Wales, United Kingdom · Europe

About New Tredegar

New Tredegar works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bargoed, 23km from Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

New Tredegar is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,208, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar to your route.

About New Tredegar

New Tredegar (Welsh: Tredegar Newydd) is a former mining town and community in the Rhymney Valley, Caerphilly county borough, Wales, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. New Tredegar is home to The Winding House, a county museum which opened in 2008. It is controlled by CCBC Museums service and the Friends

Read more of the Winding House community group. The area is rich in the mining heritage of the South Wales mining industry. The area is supported by two primary schools; White Rose Primary school and Phillipstown Primary school. The area also contains a number of religious buildings including; Saint Dingat's Church and the Presbyterian Church of Wales. Along with other parts of Rhymney, New Tredegar has Welsh speakers in the community. The Welsh-only monuments in the local cemetery testify to the strength of the language locally in the first quarter of the 20th century.

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Where is New Tredegar located?

New Tredegar is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7205 latitude, -3.2413 longitude.

What is the population of New Tredegar?

New Tredegar has a population of approximately 4,208 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,208
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.7205, -3.2413

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 New Tredegar

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pen y Fan

The highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.

23 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

South Wales mountain range with flat-topped peaks, cascading waterfalls, deep caves and an International Dark Sky Reserve.

23 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Gospel Pass

The highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.

33 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Black Mountain Pass (A4069)

Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Devil's Pulpit

A narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Hay-on-Wye

World-famous 'Town of Books' on the Welsh border, packed with second-hand bookshops and host to a renowned annual literary festival.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near New Tredegar

  • 23 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
  • 33 kmGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
  • 37 kmBlack Mountain Pass (A4069)Exhilarating mountain road through the Brecon Beacons, a favourite of motoring programmes and often called the best driving road in Wales.
  • 39 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 44 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 52 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Bedlinog

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Pengam

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