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Hiraeth makes a handy base for exploring Cefn-coed-y-cymmer and the coast and countryside around it.
Eating and drinking. Pink Elephant is one of the closest places to eat near Hiraeth (about 2.3 miles away). For a drink, Drovers Arms and The Station Hotel Cefn are popular pubs nearby, and Trefechan Fish Bar is handy for a takeaway.
Shops and essentials. The nearest shops include Owen Stores, Nisa Local, and Premier, with Owen Stores the closest at about 2.1 miles away, useful for stocking up when you arrive at Hiraeth.
Things to do. Cronfa Llwyn-on and Ogof Fawr are close by, for a bit of history there is Cefn-coed Viaduct and Cefn Coed Cymmer Bridge, and Penmoelallt Nature Reserve is good for fresh air, the closest about 0.6 miles from Hiraeth.
Getting around. The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil (about 3.9 miles), local taxi firms include Empire Cabs Merthyr Tydfil Taxis and Cefn taxi 🚕, and the closest EV charging point is about 3.7 miles away.
Bringing the dog. Cefn Coed Dog Training Club is the nearest daycare or boarding option, about 2.3 miles away.
More about Cefn-coed-y-cymmer. To plan the rest of your stay, see our guide to things to do in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, with the best things to see and do, where to eat, and local events.