Melindwr
Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.393, -3.884 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 71 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01970 (Aberystwyth) |
Melindwr is a largely rural electoral ward in central Ceredigion, Wales, lying within easy reach of the university town of Aberystwyth. The landscape is typical of west Wales - rolling hills, patchwork farmland and patches of upland moor that sweep towards the lower slopes of the Cambrian Mountains - offering riverside walks and good birdlife rather than any built-up centre.
Local life is centred on small villages and hamlets, with agriculture and forestry still important to the economy and a noticeable Welsh-language presence in community life. Historically the area bears the marks of traditional rural industries and parish life, and today it attracts walkers and visitors seeking quiet countryside while many people commute to nearby towns for work and services.
Postcode districts covering Melindwr
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 7.7 miles12.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Melindwr Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Blaenrheidol Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Pontarfynach Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Capel Bangor Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Trawsgoed Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Ysbyty Ystwyth Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Trefeurig Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Ystwyth Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Penrhyn-coch Built-up area 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Ceulanamaesmawr Parish 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Llanilar Built-up area 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Faenor Parish 6.9 miles11.1 km
Example postcodes in Melindwr
SY23 3JY, SY23 4RJ, SY23 3HZ, SY23 3LP, SY23 3PB, SY23 4NE, SY23 4AE, SY23 4QU, SY23 3LX … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 72.6 miles116.8 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 78 miles125.5 km
- Aberystwyth railway station 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Borth Railway Station 9.8 miles15.7 km
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Schools in Melindwr
- Ysgol Gymunedol Mynach Primary
- Ysgol Gymunedol Syr John Rhys Primary
- Ysgol Penllwyn Primary
Local points of interest
- Plynlimon Mountains 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Theatre Y Werin Theatre 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Penglais Campus, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 7.7 miles12.5 km
- National Library of Wales Library 8 miles12.8 km
- Park Avenue Stadium Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Commodore cinema Theatre 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Aberystwyth bandstand Theatre 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Aberyswyth Marina Harbour 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Old College, University of Wales, Aberystwyth University 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 12 miles19.3 km
- Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Museum 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 16.3 miles26.2 km