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Perched on the western slopes above Merthyr Tydfil, Heolgerrig - literally "Stony Road" - retains the distinct character of a traditional hillside village despite being just a mile or so from the town centre. Its layout follows the steep contours of the land, offering clear views across the valley towards the peaks of the Brecon Beacons. Historically, the village grew around the coal and iron industries, particularly the Cyfarthfa Works, but it has always felt slightly removed from the industrial basin due to its elevated position and immediate access to the open common land of Cyfarthfa Park and the hills beyond. Life here tends to centre on the local primary school and the pubs, such as the Six Bells and the Red Lion, which serve as long-standing anchors for the community. While the A470 is easily accessible for those commuting toward Cardiff or Brecon, the village itself remains quiet, defined by a mix of old stone cottages and 20th-century housing that peters out into the rugged moorland of Mynydd Aberdâr.