Llangynwyd is a semi-rural ward in the valleys of Bridgend county, set on the slopes above the Llynfi Valley and close to the former mining town of Maesteg. The area combines hilly, pastoral countryside with pockets of residential development, giving good views across the valley and easy access to open moorland on the higher ground while remaining within commuting distance of larger centres such as Bridgend and Cardiff.
Historically the locality bears the imprint of the South Wales coalfield, and you’ll find a mix of Victorian and older features around the village core, including a medieval parish church and traditional buildings. Today the ward has a quiet, community-focused character with local groups and social life shaped by Welsh cultural traditions, while its economy is largely residential with small businesses and many residents commuting to work in nearby towns and cities.
Postcode districts covering Llangynwyd
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 20.6 miles
- Swansea 13.5 miles
- Tonypandy 8.2 miles
- Barry 20.6 miles
- Bridgend 6 miles
- Llanelli 22.3 miles
- Llanelli Rural 23.8 miles
- Neath 9.5 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.9 miles
- Coity Higher 5.5 miles
- Briton Ferry 8.4 miles
- Ebbw Vale 22.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llangynwyd Middle Parish 0 miles
- Pont Rhyd-y-cyff Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Maesteg East Ward 1.4 miles
- Maesteg West Ward 1.5 miles
- Llangynwyd Lower Parish 2 miles
- Maesteg Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Bettws Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Aberkenfig Ward 2.5 miles
- Garw Valley Parish 2.7 miles
- Caerau Ward 3 miles
- Pontycymer Built-up area 3 miles
- Llangeinor Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Llangynwyd
CF34 9ST, CF34 9TB, CF34 0DF, CF34 9RN, CF34 9RW, CF34 9RG, CF34 9TH, CF34 9HU, CF34 9HS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 18.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 42 miles
- Troedyrhiw Garth Station 0.9 miles
- Maesteg Ewenny Road Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Llangynwyd Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 6.2 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 7 miles
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 6.4 miles
- Seabank Hotel 3 8 miles
- The Great House Hotel & Restaurant 3 5.5 miles
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 4.3 miles
- The Grand Hotel 6.1 miles
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 6.9 miles
- Twelve Knights 3 5 miles
Schools in Llangynwyd
- Cwmfelin Primary School Primary
- Llangynwyd Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd Secondary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 7 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 7.2 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 7.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 8.7 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.6 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 13.1 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.6 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 16.2 miles