Merthyr Tydfil
United Kingdom · WalesGB
Town in Wales
Merthyr Tydfil is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about 23 miles (37 km) north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog, who according to legend was slain at Merthyr by pagans about 480 CE. Merthyr generally means "martyr" in modern Welsh, but here closer to the Latin martyrium: a place of worship built over a martyr's relics. Similar place names in south Wales are Merthyr Cynog, Merthyr Dyfan and Merthyr Mawr.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 58,839
- Coordinates
- 51.748, -3.378
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil sits in Wales, United Kingdom and reads as a compact city. Some 58,839 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights adventure and water sports above everything else.
Things to do in Merthyr Tydfil
Adventure in Merthyr Tydfil
(1)The adventure shortlist for Merthyr Tydfil: Adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Merthyr Tydfil is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Merthyr Tydfil
(1)Merthyr Tydfil records Windsurfing under water sports. It is a direct read of Merthyr Tydfil's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Merthyr Tydfil
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Merthyr Tydfil is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Merthyr Tydfil that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merthyr Tydfil known for?
- Merthyr Tydfil is mainly a destination for adventure and water sports, set in Wales, United Kingdom with around 58,839 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Merthyr Tydfil?
- You can plan around Adventure and Windsurfing in Merthyr Tydfil. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Merthyr Tydfil?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Merthyr Tydfil located?
- Administratively, Merthyr Tydfil sits in Wales, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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