Aberdare Map

Aberdare map, view the Mid-Glamorgan town of Aberdare, located in the county of Mid-Glamorgan, Wales.

Detailed Street Map of Aberdare Mid-Glamorgan & Guide to the Area

Aberdare Map Mid-Glamorgan: Interactive map of Aberdare, displaying the town situated in the county of Mid-Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Aberdare area and a Aberdare town centre map, showing Aberdare Railway Station and Aberdare Fire Station.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Aberdare map are: Aberdare Park, Dare Valley Country Park, Coliseum Theatre, Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare Library, Aberdare Market Hall, Tesco Superstore Aberdare, Asda Aberdare, Lidl, Iceland, B&M, Home Bargains, Boots, Superdrug, Peacocks, Poundland, WHSmith, Greggs, Costa Coffee, Caffi'r Hen Bost, The Penderyn Square Fountain, The Cambrian Inn, The Rock Grounds, The Conway Inn, The Boot Hotel, Y Ffarmers, The Welsh Harp, The Red Cow, Gareth Evans & Son Butchers, Siop y Bont, Hirwaun Pharmacy, Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare Bus Station, Aberdare Railway Station, Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun, St John Baptist High School, Aberdare Community School, Caradog Primary School, St Margaret's RC Church, Bethel Chapel, Capel y Ton, Maendy Place Surgery, St David's Medical Centre, Aberdare Hospital, Ty Newydd Guest House, Travelodge Aberdare, Mount Pleasant Hotel.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Cwmbach, Aberaman, Abernant, Llwydcoed, Cwmdare, Penywaun, Hirwaun, Penderyn, Rhigos, Treorchy, Treherbert, Ferndale, Maerdy, Mountain Ash, Penrhiwceiber, Abercynon, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd, Ynysybwl, Porth, Trehafod, Tylorstown, Ynyshir, Williamstown, Wattstown, Stanleytown, Ystrad, Tonypandy, Ton Pentre, Clydach Vale, Penygraig, Trealaw.

Aberdare is a proud valley town nestled where the rivers Dare and Cynon meet, right at the heart of the South Wales Valleys. It's surrounded by steep hills, rich greenery and the kind of scenery that makes you want to stop and take it all in. While it's often described as a former mining town, there's a lot more to it than that—plenty of character, a strong sense of community, and a growing focus on green space, culture and local enterprise. It's a town where tradition and resilience sit side by side.

Back in the 19th century, Aberdare boomed with the coal and iron industries, becoming one of the busiest and most important towns in South Wales. It drew in people from across the region, attracted by work and a strong sense of opportunity. The town played a key role in the early days of trade unions and nonconformist religion, and was even home to one of the earliest National Eisteddfod festivals. At its industrial peak, Aberdare was packed with collieries, ironworks and bustling markets. Today, the town has a population of around 39,000 and, while the coal mines have long since closed, the spirit of the place remains firmly intact.

Aberdare Park is one of the standout spots in town—peaceful, leafy and perfect for walking, cycling or just sitting by the lake with an ice cream. The Coliseum Theatre is a local gem, offering film screenings, live shows and community events in a classic old venue. There's a good mix of local shops, cafes and pubs around the town centre, with a few familiar high street names alongside long-standing independents. A short drive away, Dare Valley Country Park offers 500 acres of woodland and walking trails, and now includes a visitors' centre and even a gravity bike park. For heritage lovers, Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr and Aberdulais Falls are close by—the latter being a National Trust site set around an old tin works and a lovely waterfall. There aren't many English Heritage sites on the doorstep, but the valleys themselves hold centuries of stories in their chapels, terraces and winding roads.

Wider Mid-Glamorgan is full of variety, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. The nearby Rhondda and Taff valleys offer their own mix of culture, hiking and local history. Pontypridd has its market, Ynysangharad Park and links to the Welsh national anthem, while Merthyr Tydfil has its museums, mountain bike parks and industrial heritage. Caerphilly Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the UK and not far off either. Whether you're heading into the hills or looking for a local festival, there's usually something going on just over the next ridge.

Aberdare is easy enough to get to and sits at the end of the Cynon Valley railway line. Regular trains run to Cardiff via Mountain Ash and Pontypridd, making it a popular commuter route as well as a scenic journey in its own right. By road, the A4059 and A470 connect the town to the rest of the valleys and the capital beyond. Local buses serve the smaller villages nearby. For air travel, Cardiff Airport is just over an hour's drive away. Once you're in Aberdare, most things are within walking distance—especially around the centre—and there's no shortage of hills to stretch your legs if you're after a bit more of a challenge.

Mid-Glamorgan as a county might not be as visible on maps these days, but it still means something locally. It stretches from the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons down through the valleys and into the outskirts of Cardiff, taking in towns like Merthyr, Pontypridd and Caerphilly along the way. The area is steeped in coal mining history, chapel culture and working-class pride, but also has some of the most striking scenery in Wales. Today, it's a region that's rebuilding and reimagining itself—still proud of its past, but keen to move forward in its own way.

We hope you found this Aberdare tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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