Abergwynfi
Built-up area in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.656, -3.602 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 89 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Abergwynfi is a small former mining village in the upper reaches of the Afan Valley, within the county borough of Neath Port Talbot in Wales. Perched where steep woodland and upland moor meet, it overlooks the River Afan and sits beside the extensive trails of Afan Forest Park, making it a well-known spot for walkers and mountain bikers; the neighbouring settlement of Blaengwynfi shares the valley’s industrial and social heritage.
Historically part of the South Wales Coalfield, Abergwynfi retains the feel of a tight-knit community shaped by mining, with many local regeneration and community projects since the collieries closed. Today the local economy leans on forestry, outdoor tourism and small-scale services, and the village is often appreciated for its dramatic landscape, quiet rural character and strong community identity.
Postcode districts covering Abergwynfi
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 21 miles33.8 km
- Swansea 14.9 miles24 km
- Tonypandy 6.8 miles11 km
- Barry 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Bridgend 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Llanelli 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Llanelli Rural 24 miles38.6 km
- Cwmbran Central 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Cwmbrân 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Neath 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Coity Higher 9.3 miles14.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Gwynfi and Croeserw Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Croeserw Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Glyncorrwg Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Blaengarw Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cymer and Glyncorrwg Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Caerau Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Treherbert Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Pontycymer Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Maesteg Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Nant-y-moel Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Treorchy Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Maesteg East Ward 3.9 miles6.3 km
Example postcodes in Abergwynfi
SA13 3YN, SA13 3TP, SA13 3UU, SA13 3YF, SA13 3TS, SA13 3TN, SA13 3TW, SA13 3YP, SA13 3YT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Bristol Airport 42.4 miles68.2 km
- Treherbert Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ynyswen Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
Hotels near Abergwynfi Ad
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 9 miles14.5 km
- The Grand Hotel 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Castle Hotel 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Days Inn Bridgend Cardiff 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Twelve Knights 3 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 8.8 miles14.1 km
- St Ives 8.7 miles13.9 km
Schools in Abergwynfi
- Pen Afan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 10 miles16 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.8 miles23.7 km