Ystrad Mynach
Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.641, -3.238 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 14 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Ystrad Mynach is a town in the Rhymney Valley within the county borough of Caerphilly, in south Wales. Its Welsh name literally means "monks' valley" and the town expanded rapidly in the 19th century as part of the South Wales coalfield, so Victorian terraces and traces of industrial heritage sit alongside more modern housing; a local railway station on the Rhymney line provides straightforward commuter links to Cardiff and other nearby centres, while rolling hills to the north lead towards the Brecon Beacons.
Today Ystrad Mynach feels like a typical post‑industrial Valleys community with ongoing regeneration, a campus of Coleg y Cymoedd, local shops and sports clubs that sustain a strong community spirit. Bilingual culture, community events and easy access to countryside walks make it a practical base for people working in nearby towns while retaining a distinct local identity.
Postcode districts covering Ystrad Mynach
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 9.9 miles16 km
- Newport 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Weston-super-Mare 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Tonypandy 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Barry 16.1 miles26 km
- Bridgend 16.8 miles27 km
- Cwmbran Central 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Cwmbrân 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Neath 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Coity Higher 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Pontypool 9.5 miles15.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Maesycwmmer Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hengoed Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Fleur-de-lis and Pengam Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Gelligaer Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- St. Cattwg Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Pengam Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cefn Fforest and Pengam Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Cefn Fforest Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Nelson Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pontllanfraith Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Ystrad Mynach
CF82 7EG, CF82 7BT, CF82 8AX, CF82 7EF, CF82 6AZ, CF82 7PB, CF82 7NX, CF82 7EE, CF82 7LZ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Bristol Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- Ystrad Mynach Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Hengoed Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels near Ystrad Mynach Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Tyr Winch 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Antelope Hotel 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Howfield Hotel 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Ystrad Mynach
- Derwendeg Primary School Primary
- Hengoed Primary Primary
- Trinity Fields School Special
- Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Primary
- Ysgol Penalltau Primary
- Ystrad Mynach Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.3 miles18.1 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.4 miles18.3 km