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Merthyr Tydfil at a glance

  • Merthyr Tydfil has a population of about 44,000.
  • It lies in the Wales region.
  • It's about 140 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Newport, about 20 miles away.
  • Close by: Rhondda (7 miles), Tonypandy (9 miles) and Cwmbran (17 miles).

First-date ideas for Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Rhondda is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Merthyr Tydfil

How far around Merthyr Tydfil can I search?

Within 30 miles of Merthyr Tydfil there are 69 towns and cities — Cardiff, Swansea and Newport among them — with more than 1.9 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Merthyr Tydfil free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Merthyr Tydfil and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Merthyr Tydfil real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Merthyr Tydfil?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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