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Maindy

Maindy is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Its boundaries are not formally recognised by Cardiff Council, and the district falls within the Cathays ward and Gabalfa.

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Footbridge-and-weir combination in the lower River Taff in the Maindy area of Cardiff. source ↗

Maindy (Welsh: Maendy, meaning 'stone house') is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Its boundaries are not formally recognised by Cardiff Council, and the district falls within the Cathays ward and Gabalfa.

A notable facility in the area is the Maindy Centre consisting of a cycle track and swimming pool. The cycle track was used in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

The area is served by the Capital City Green bus route.

51°30′00″N 3°12′00″W / 51.500°N 3.200°W / 51.500; -3.200