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3About Fochriw
Fochriw is a small valley community in Caerphilly County Borough, reached via the A469 from Cardiff or the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. The village sits between Rhymney and Merthyr Tydfil amongst former coal mining settlements. With over 100 EV charging points nearby, it's well-connected for electric vehicles. The name means "red fort" in Welsh, referring to the crossroads where four ancient valley routes still meet at the parish church.
Where is Fochriw on the map?
Fochriw is in Wales, at 51.740, -3.299 - about 9 km north-west of Aberbargoed.
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EV Chargers in Fochriw
- Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale60 kW
- Augusta Park, Ebbw Vale22 kW
- Colliers' Row, Ebbw Vale22 kW
- Lime Avenue, Ebbw Vale22 kW
- Lime Avenue, Ebbw Vale22 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Fochriw?
The closest airport to Fochriw is Cardiff International Airport, 65 km (about 58 min by car).