Dowlais and Pant (Dowlais a Phant)
Ward in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.767, -3.354 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 06 08 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
The area encompassing Dowlais and Pant lies on the northern edge of Merthyr Tydfil, where steep, terraced streets rise towards open moorland and afford views across the South Wales valleys and the Brecon Beacons. Its position at the fringe of town and countryside gives a mix of urban community life and ready access to walks and outdoor recreation.
Both places carry a strong industrial heritage: Dowlais was once home to one of the largest ironworks of the 19th century, a legacy still visible in old buildings and local identity. The post‑industrial period brought economic challenges, but there has been steady regeneration and active community life around chapels, community centres and local initiatives that keep a distinct sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Dowlais and Pant
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 19.8 miles
- Newport 20.9 miles
- Tonypandy 11.4 miles
- Bridgend 20 miles
- Cwmbran Central 16.2 miles
- Cwmbrân 16.1 miles
- Neath 21.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 1.7 miles
- Coity Higher 18.9 miles
- Pontypool 14.5 miles
- Briton Ferry 22.5 miles
- Ebbw Vale 5.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Pant Parish 0.3 miles
- Dowlais Parish 0.4 miles
- Penydarren Parish 0.8 miles
- Gurnos Parish 1.5 miles
- Park Parish 1.6 miles
- Town Parish 1.7 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Vaynor Parish 2 miles
- Twyn Carno Ward 2.3 miles
- Cyfarthfa Parish 2.8 miles
- Rhymney Built-up area 3 miles
- Fochriw Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Dowlais and Pant
CF48 3EE, CF48 3SS, CF48 2SF, CF48 2DG, CF48 3RD, CF48 3RN, CF48 2DR, CF48 2BT, CF48 3BW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 25.6 miles
- Bristol Airport 38.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Rhymney Bridge Station 2.8 miles
Hotels in Dowlais and Pant Ad
Schools in Dowlais and Pant
- Dowlais Primary School Primary
- Pantysgallog Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 8.8 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11.4 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 11.4 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 11.5 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 13.9 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 14.4 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.5 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 15 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 16.4 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 16.7 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 17.1 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 18.5 miles