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Perched on the high ground between the Sirhowy and Rhymney valleys, Cefn Fforest - translated from Welsh as "Forest Ridge" - is a settled community that grew largely to serve the local collieries like Britannia and Oakdale during the industrial boom. Architecturally, it is defined by its steady rows of traditional stone and brick terraces, interspersed with more modern pockets of housing that have filled the gaps over the decades. It occupies a practical position just uphill from Blackwood, offering quick access to the town’s High Street while feeling distinct and slightly more elevated from the valley floor. The heart of the village is centered around the community centre and the well-used leisure centre, which includes a public swimming pool. To the north, the landscape quickly opens up into the rugged common land of the Manmoel moors, providing a sense of openness and plenty of walking routes for those who prefer the outdoors to the town centre. It’s an unpretentious place, historically shaped by the coal industry and geographically defined by its ridge-top views across the surrounding South Wales landscape.