Only 30 minutes by bus or car to Cardiff Centre, with railway links to Merthyr and Cardiff from the local village train station. M4 motorway access is 25 minutes from the village. The village boasts two schools (welsh medium and English medium).There is a large community center with a 25-meter swimming pool and various club and sports facilities. Also, gymnasium with training and keep fit. We are 10 minutes away from (Bike Park Wales) traveling on Taff trail to the bike park. However, the Taff trail cycle path covers most of the South Wales area of Hills and mountain terrain. The village also boasts a chemist shop, post office, and local grocery stores. Proposed new zip wire development on Rhydycar West.