Tredegar
Tredegar is a town and community situated on the banks of the Sirhowy River in the county borough of Blaenau Gwent, in South East Wales.
Within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire, it became an early centre of the Industrial Revolution in Wales. The relevant wards collectively listed the town's population as 15,103 in the UK 2011 census.
Getting to Tredegar
From the M4 (south) take A467 at junction 28 and then follow signs for Tredegar to A4048, from which the town centre is well signed. From the north, take the A40 to A465 towards Merthyr Tydfil. Turn left onto A4048 from the roundabout signed for Tredegar and then look for signs for the town centre.
Worth seeing
- 01Bedwellty House and Park
- 02Elliot Colliery Museum
Cross St, Elliott's Town, New Tredegar NP24 6EG.
Things to do
Hiking is the activity of choice around Tredegar. For more details about hikes in Brecon Beacons, ask at the Hobo Backpackers Hostel or check the guide. Hiking (or mountain biking) is also possible closer to town in the Sirhowy Valley, directly to the east or west of town.
Where to eat
Tafarn Ty-Uchaf (The Top House), Trefil Road (Head north from Tredegar along the A4048 until you reach the roundabout with A465, drive around to the opposite end to head towards Trefil),. It's a small pub, outside of Tredegar, but the food enjoys a high reputation among locals.
Getting around Tredegar the local way
- Get inThere is an international airport at Cardiff and a small airport serving private planes at Swansea There are regular car ferry services from Ireland to Fishguard and Pembroke.
From Wikivoyage: South Wales, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-08.
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