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Sitting on the high ground above the Rhymney Valley, Cefn Hengoed - literally the ‘ridge of the old wood’ - is a community rooted in its transition from a quiet rural upland to a busier residential settlement. Historically, it developed between the older villages of Gelligaer and Hengoed, largely shaped by the growth of the nearby collieries and the expansion of the local rail network during the industrial era. Today, it is a practical place to live, defined by its steep geography and the far-reaching views across the valley toward the heights of Maesycwmmer and beyond. The locality is well-served by its proximity to Hengoed railway station, which sits at the bottom of the hill and provides a direct link on the Rhymney Line into Cardiff. While largely residential, the area is bordered by the Millennium Coastal Path and the impressive Hengoed Viaduct, offering straightforward access to level walking and cycling routes that contrast with the village's own hilly terrain.