Vaynor (Faenor)
Ward in Merthyr Tydfil, CF48, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.776, -3.398 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 03 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
The area of Vaynor lies to the north of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, occupying a mix of steep valleys and upland moorland that reaches toward the Brecon Beacons National Park. It encompasses rural farmland and scattered villages set along river corridors, with landscape features shaped by the River Taff and the broader topography of the South Wales valleys.
Historically the locality was tied into the 19th‑century iron and coal industries that defined the region, so remnants of industrial infrastructure and distinctive stone chapels sit alongside working farms and newer commuter homes. Today the local economy blends agriculture, small‑scale tourism and commuting to nearby towns, while a strong community identity, local clubs and Welsh cultural traditions remain important in social life.
Postcode districts covering Vaynor
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 21.1 miles
- Newport 22.8 miles
- Tonypandy 11.4 miles
- Bridgend 19.7 miles
- Cwmbran Central 18.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 18 miles
- Neath 19.7 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 2.1 miles
- Coity Higher 18.7 miles
- Pontypool 16.5 miles
- Briton Ferry 21.1 miles
- Ebbw Vale 7.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Vaynor Parish 0 miles
- Gurnos Parish 1.1 miles
- Penydarren Parish 1.7 miles
- Park Parish 1.8 miles
- Pant Parish 1.9 miles
- Dowlais and Pant Ward 2 miles
- Cyfarthfa Parish 2.1 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Dowlais Parish 2.3 miles
- Town Parish 3.1 miles
- Llwydcoed Parish 3.9 miles
- Hirwaun Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Vaynor
CF48 2HP, CF48 2RW, CF48 2HH, CF48 2NG, CF48 2TY, CF48 2RS, CF48 2NR, CF48 2LY, CF48 2UU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 26.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 39.9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Pentre-bach Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Vaynor Ad
- Bessemer Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- The Butchers Arms - Grill Pub and Bunkhouse 3 1.6 miles
- The Tiger Inn 2.1 miles
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel & Spa 3 4 miles
- Howfield Hotel 2.3 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 2.2 miles
- Rhymney House hotel 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 3.9 miles
- OYO Prince of Wales Country Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel 3 5.8 miles
Schools in Vaynor
- Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 7.5 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 9.4 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.3 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.5 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 13.3 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 13.6 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 15.5 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 16.4 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 17.8 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 17.9 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 18.6 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 18.8 miles