Glyncorrwg
Built-up area in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.679, -3.628 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 87 99 |
| Population: | 1,096 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Glyncorrwg is a small former mining village tucked into the steep, wooded slopes of the Afan Valley in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, centred on the narrow valley of the River Corrwg. Its setting is striking: narrow lanes, waterfalls and reservoirs nestle among conifer plantations that climb the hillsides, giving the place a much greener, more rural feel than its industrial past might suggest.
Historically dominated by coal and related industries, the village experienced decline after pit closures in the 20th century, and today much of the local economy and identity is tied to outdoor recreation and regeneration. Afan Forest Park and nearby ponds and trails have made the area a destination for walkers, mountain bikers and nature lovers, while community projects and heritage reminders of the mining era keep a strong sense of local history and resilience.
Postcode districts covering Glyncorrwg
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Swansea 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Tonypandy 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Barry 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Bridgend 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Llanelli 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Llanelli Rural 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Neath 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Coity Higher 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Briton Ferry 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 19 miles30.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Cymer and Glyncorrwg Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gwynfi and Croeserw Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Abergwynfi Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Croeserw Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Resolven Built-up area 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Caerau Ward 3.8 miles6 km
- Treherbert Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Cwmgwrach Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Blaengwrach Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Clyne and Melincourt Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Blaengarw Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
Example postcodes in Glyncorrwg
SA13 3BB, SA13 3DS, SA13 3BP, SA13 3BW, SA13 3AL, SA13 3AD, SA13 3BY, SA13 3AB, SA13 3AT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 23 miles37 km
- Bristol Airport 44.1 miles71 km
- Treherbert Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- Ynyswen Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Glyncorrwg Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 9 miles14.4 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Castle Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Grand Hotel 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Twelve Knights 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel 3 10 miles16 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in Glyncorrwg
- Glyncorrwg Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Gnoll Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 7.4 miles12 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 12 miles19.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.9 miles22.4 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 15.8 miles25.3 km