Dyffryn Cellwen
Built-up area in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.775, -3.664 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 85 09 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Dyffryn Cellwen is a small village in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, tucked into a steep valley on the edge of the old South Wales coalfield. Its setting gives a mix of rolling farmland, wooded slopes and remnants of industrial landscape, with easy access to upland recreation areas such as Afan Forest Park and the Brecon Beacons, making it appealing for walkers and mountain bikers as well as locals who enjoy rural views.
Historically the community was shaped by coal mining and associated industries, and traces of that past remain in former pit sites and working-class terraces; today the local economy is more mixed, with commuting to larger towns, small-scale farming and visitor-led leisure playing a part. Social life still often revolves around village institutions such as the chapel and pub, and there is a quiet pride in Welsh cultural traditions and community events.
Postcode districts covering Dyffryn Cellwen
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Tonypandy 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Bridgend 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Llanelli 21 miles33.9 km
- Llanelli Rural 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Neath 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Coity Higher 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Briton Ferry 12.4 miles20 km
- Ebbw Vale 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Ebbw Vale North 19.3 miles31 km
- Ebbw Vale South 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Onllwyn Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Coelbren Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Seven Sisters Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Tawe-Uchaf Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Glynneath Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Glynneath Central and East Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Glyn-neath Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Abercrave Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters Ward 3 miles4.7 km
- Blaengwrach Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Cwmgwrach Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Dyffryn Cellwen
SA10 9LE, SA10 9HX, SA10 9HU, SA10 9LD, SA10 9LA, SA10 9HY, SA10 9LW, SA10 9HR, SA10 9LG … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 29.6 miles47.6 km
- Bristol Airport 48.8 miles78.5 km
- Treherbert Railway Station 9 miles14.5 km
- Ynyswen Railway Station 9.8 miles15.7 km
Hotels near Dyffryn Cellwen Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Castle Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 9.8 miles15.8 km
- St Ives 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Dyffryn Cellwen
- Maesmarchog Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 6.2 miles10 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.3 miles23 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 16 miles25.7 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 16.8 miles27 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 18.1 miles29.1 km