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Maerdy sits at the very top of the Rhondda Fach valley, marking the point where the urban landscape finally gives way to the high moorland of the South Wales coalfield. Historically, it was a village defined by the Maerdy Colliery - famously known as the 'last to close' in the valley in 1990 - and that industrial heritage still shapes the sturdy, terraced character of its streets. Being the highest settlement in the valley, it feels more exposed to the elements than nearby Ferndale, but that elevation provides a direct gateway to the outdoors. A steep climb up the mountain road towards Aberdare offers some of the most expansive views in the region, while the nearby Maerdy Reservoir provides a level, quiet spot for walking away from the main road. Daily life is functional and straightforward; the village has its own primary school and local shops, while the bus terminus at the top of the village ensures a steady connection down-valley towards Porth and Pontypridd. It’s a place where the air feels a bit sharper and the hills feel much closer.