Nant-y-moel is a small village and electoral ward in the Ogmore Valley of Bridgend, Wales, tucked into the steep sides of the valley near the headwaters of the River Ogmore. Its upland setting gives easy access to moorland and valley footpaths that are popular with walkers and mountain bikers, while larger centres such as Maesteg and Bridgend are a short drive away.
Built largely to house coal miners in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the village still retains a strong Valleys identity with active community groups, chapels and a keen interest in local rugby. Since the decline of mining the area has become more residential, with many people commuting to nearby towns, and there have been local regeneration efforts and a growing emphasis on outdoor recreation and community-led initiatives.
Postcode districts covering Nant-y-moel
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Swansea 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Newport 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Tonypandy 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Barry 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Bridgend 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Cwmbran Central 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Cwmbrân 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Neath 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Coity Higher 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Pontypool 22.2 miles35.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Nant-y-moel Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Ogmore Vale Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Ogmore Valley Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Pontycymer Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Blaengarw Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Garw Valley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cwm Clydach Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Treorchy Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Pentre Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Lewistown and Pant-yr-Awel Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ystrad Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Rhondda Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Nant-y-moel
CF32 7RR, CF32 7PE, CF32 7ST, CF32 7PW, CF32 7SH, CF32 7PB, CF32 7TA, CF32 7RD, CF32 7NB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Bristol Airport 38.9 miles62.7 km
- Treorchy Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ton Pentre Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Nant-y-moel Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 7.4 miles12 km
- Cae Court Hotel 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Great House Hotel & Restaurant 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Nant-y-moel
- Nantymoel Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 2 miles3.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 11.8 miles19 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.4 miles26.4 km