Ystrad Mynach
Ward in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.642, -3.239 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 14 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Ystrad Mynach sits on the floor of the Rhymney Valley in the borough of Caerphilly, Wales, just north of Cardiff. The area is well connected by the local rail line and main roads, and serves as a small retail and service centre for the surrounding villages.
Historically it grew with the 19th‑century coal boom and traces of that industrial past still shape the townscape, while recent decades have seen investment in health, education and regeneration. There’s a visible community focus on sport, local events and training opportunities as the local economy has shifted from mining to a mix of public services, retail and small businesses.
Postcode districts covering Ystrad Mynach
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 10 miles16.1 km
- Newport 12.4 miles20 km
- Weston-super-Mare 24 miles38.6 km
- Tonypandy 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Barry 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Bridgend 16.8 miles27 km
- Cwmbran Central 9 miles14.5 km
- Cwmbrân 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Neath 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Coity Higher 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Pontypool 9.5 miles15.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Ystrad Mynach Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Hengoed Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Maesycwmmer Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Fleur-de-lis and Pengam Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Gelligaer Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Pen-pedair-heol Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- St. Cattwg Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Pengam Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Cefn Fforest and Pengam Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cefn Fforest Parish 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Nelson Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Ystrad Mynach
CF82 6AS, CF82 7EW, CF82 8AE, CF82 7SF, CF82 7BF, CF82 7SL, CF82 7EZ, CF82 9ZG, CF82 7EG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Bristol Airport 28.7 miles46.1 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 miles4.9 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 6.7 miles10.9 km
- Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Brewers Lodge 3 2 miles3.3 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Tyr Winch 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Antelope Hotel 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Howfield Hotel 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Ystrad Mynach
- 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 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.4 miles18.3 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.5 miles18.5 km