Wyllie

The village is named after Lt. Colonel Alexander Keith Wyllie from Liverpool who was a director of the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company and Oakdale Colliery.

Wyllie Colliery opened in 1926 and was the last pit sunk by the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company. Wyllie village was also built at this time to house the colliery workers.

Did you know?

At its peak Wyllie Colliery employed 830 men.

What to see

The village is situated within a picturesque setting 15 minutes to the North of the village is Gelligroes Water Mill. It is said that an amateur radio enthusiast heard the first distress signals from the Titanic at the mill.

Continue along the cycle way southwards and enjoy the fantastic scenery of the Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

Where to stay

Caerphilly County Borough has a wide range of accommodation for visitors including hotels, inns, B & Bs, guesthouses and self-catering cottages. For further information please go to the Visit Caerphilly website.

How to get there

To find how to get to this village, click here. Supported by Google™ MapsUK.

Facilities

	Public houses		Bus station		Accommodation

Loops and Link Information

The new improved link allows quick and easy access from Wyllie onto the National Cycle Way (route 47). The main N47 route runs through a beautiful and quiet area with some spectacular views over the valley.

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