Maesteg Map

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

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

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Maesteg area and a Maesteg town centre map, showing Maesteg Railway Station, Maesteg Cemetery, and the Halo Maesteg Sports Centre.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Maesteg map are: Maesteg Town Hall, Commercial Street Pharmacy, Maesteg Library, Maesteg Railway Station, Tesco Metro, Co-op Food, Home Bargains, Greggs, Iceland, Poundland, William Hill, Maesteg Fire Station, Maesteg Post Office, Jobcentre Plus, The Old House 1147, Cwtch Café, Bar 131, The Cross Inn, The Castle Hotel, Talbot Street Dental Practice, Llynfi Surgery, Oak Tree Surgery, Maesteg Comprehensive School, Garth Primary School, St Mary & St Patrick Primary, Maesteg Parish Church, Tabernacle Chapel, The Salvation Army Hall, Maesteg Job Club, Llynfi Valley Credit Union, Debbie's Hair Studio, Thairapy Hair & Beauty, The Barber's Den, Pampered & Polished, Jones & Son Butchers, Llynfi Fish Bar, Golden Bowl, Asador 44, Capel Tabernacl, Maesteg Motor Spares, Glynneath Motors, Top Class Carpets, Bethel Baptist Church, Coronation Arms, Jenkins Bakery, B&M Express, The Hair Boutique, Maesteg Rugby Club, Maesteg Golf Club, Llynfi Valley Veterinary Practice, Eagle's Nest Bar & Grill.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Nantyffyllon, Caerau, Garth, Tondu, Sarn, Bryncethin, Llangynwyd, Coytrahen, Bryn, Cwmfelin, Blaengarw, Pontycymmer, Ogmore Vale, Lewistown, Bettws, Aberkenfig, Kenfig Hill, Pyle, Cefn Cribwr, Laleston, Bridgend, Penyfai, Wildmill, Aberbaiden, Litchard, Ynysawdre, Coity, Heol-y-Cyw, Blackmill, Gilfach Goch, Evanstown, Hendreforgan, Trebanog, Cwmparc, Tylorstown, Ystrad Rhondda, Treorchy, Ton Pentre, Pentre, Ferndale, Maerdy, Cwmbach, Aberdare, Hirwaun.

Maesteg sits tucked away in the Llynfi Valley, surrounded by green hills and a strong sense of local pride. It's a proper Valleys town—welcoming, close-knit, and full of character, with a backdrop that changes with the weather and the seasons. Life here tends to move at its own pace, and while it may not be a tourist hotspot, Maesteg has its fair share of charm if you take the time to look.

The town's story really took off during the 19th century, when iron and coal turned it from a rural backwater into a bustling industrial hub. Maesteg grew quickly, fuelled by the Llynfi Ironworks and later by coal mining, attracting workers and families from far and wide. Those roots still shape the community today, and you can feel the town's industrial past in the buildings and the layout. The population sits at just over 21,000, and though the mines are long gone, the strong working-class spirit and close community ties live on.

Maesteg has its own theatre—Maesteg Town Hall—currently being brought back to life as a vibrant arts and heritage centre. The town also has leisure facilities, schools, and a decent selection of shops and cafés along Commercial Street. For local walks, there's the nearby Llynfi Woodland Group trails and Garth Mountain with views that go on for miles. A short drive brings you to Margam Country Park, a great day out with gardens, a castle, and deer roaming the grounds. While there aren't any major National Trust or English Heritage sites right on the doorstep, you're not far from Dyffryn Gardens and the ruins of Ogmore Castle, both worth a visit for a bit of history and fresh air.

In the wider Mid-Glamorgan area, you've got some cracking spots if you know where to look. Bridgend has good shopping and bars, plus the historic Newcastle Hill and the nearby Bryngarw Country Park. Head up the valleys and you'll find heritage railways, old mining museums and dramatic hillsides perfect for walking or just sitting with a flask and a view. The Garw Valley and Afan Forest Park both offer brilliant outdoor spaces, whether you're after a mountain biking trail or a peaceful woodland wander. The whole region is full of reminders of its industrial past, alongside new spaces focused on the outdoors, the arts, and local culture.

Getting to Maesteg isn't difficult, though it's a bit off the beaten track. There's a train line that runs directly to Cardiff via Bridgend, with services usually once an hour. The roads into town wind through the hills, but it's all straightforward enough—follow the A4063 or come in via Bridgend on the M4 and then head north. Buses connect to nearby towns, and local taxis are easy to come by. If you're flying in, Cardiff Airport is the closest, about a 45-minute drive away, depending on traffic.

Mid-Glamorgan might no longer be an official county on the map, but it's still very much alive in local identity. It once covered the industrial heartlands of the Valleys, with places like Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda, and Maesteg forming its backbone. These towns sprang up with coal, iron and steel, and though that era's passed, what remains is a shared culture—one rooted in community, resilience, and a certain dry wit you won't find just anywhere. The landscape's a mix of valley towns, forested hills, and stretches of upland moor, all with stories written into the stone and soil.

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

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