Vaynor (Faenor)
Ward in Merthyr Tydfil, 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 miles34 km
- Newport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Tonypandy 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Bridgend 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Cwmbrân 18 miles29 km
- Neath 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Coity Higher 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Pontypool 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Briton Ferry 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Ebbw Vale 7.8 miles12.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Vaynor Parish 0 miles0 km
- Gurnos Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Penydarren Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Park Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Pant Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Dowlais and Pant Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Cyfarthfa Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dowlais Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Town Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Llwydcoed Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hirwaun Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Vaynor
CF48 2ER, CF48 2ES, CF48 2EP, CF48 2HT, CF48 2TS, CF48 2ET, CF48 2TN, CF48 2RP, CF48 2LA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 26.3 miles42.4 km
- Bristol Airport 39.9 miles64.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Pentre-bach Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Vaynor Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Howfield Hotel 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Castle Hotel 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- The Tiger Inn 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Level Inn 3 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Vaynor
- Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 18.6 miles30 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 18.8 miles30.3 km