Lisvane

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Lisvane electoral ward in Cardiff

For the village in north Wales, see Llysfaen.

Lisvane (Welsh: Llys-faen, llys yard + maen stone) is arguably a village but is effectively a small suburb of the city of Cardiff, Wales. It is one of the most affluent parts of Cardiff and Wales with house prices here higher than anywhere else in the city. It contains approximately 1,700 dwellings, a local shop, a primary school, a park, a nursery, a church, a war memorial and community halls. It has its own community council. Lisvane has also had a Cricket Club since 1979 [1]. The Lisvane Link is the local monthly newsletter.

There are two pubs in Lisvane; the Ty Mawr and the recently-renamed Black Griffin. A pub called The Cottage is across the railway line which divides Thornhill and Lisvane. This pub is usually frequented by both Thornhill and Lisvane residents.

Its neighbouring suburbs are Llanishen to the south, Thornhill to the west and Lisvane's effective northern border is the M4 motorway.

The Graig Hill is situated north of Lisvane. It borders on Caerphilly. There is also a quarry near the Graig which is now abandoned. The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway runs along the top of the Graig, and has some very good walks and mountain bike routes. Particular favourites for locals include routes to the east to Rudry and the Maenllwyd Inn, and to the west to Caerphilly mountain, The Travellers Rest, and further on to Tongwynlais, Castell Coch and the Taff Trail.