Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Built-up area in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.789, -3.88 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 70 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 (Ammanford) |
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is a small former mining village in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, tucked into the upper Swansea Valley amid rolling hills and moorland. Historically it grew up around coal and associated industries, and that industrial past still shapes the landscape and local architecture, while the surrounding countryside offers walks and views that belie its industrial origins.
The village retains a strong Welsh-language and community identity, with active local clubs, chapels and sports teams and ongoing regeneration efforts after the decline of mining. Today many residents commute to nearby towns for work, but there’s a visible pride in local history and culture alongside initiatives to diversify the economy and sustain village life.
Postcode districts covering Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Tonypandy 21.7 miles35 km
- Bridgend 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Llanelli 13 miles20.9 km
- Llanelli Rural 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Neath 9 miles14.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Coity Higher 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Briton Ferry 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Aberdare 18.6 miles30 km
- Aberdare East 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Aberdare West 18.2 miles29.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Cwmamman Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Garnant Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Brynamman Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Cwarter Bach Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Quarter Bach Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Glanaman Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Glanamman Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
SA18 1PT, SA18 1PL, SA18 1HY, SA18 1HG, SA18 1ET, SA18 1HD, SA18 1UG, SA18 1EN, SA18 1PE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.6 miles57.2 km
- Bristol Airport 57.2 miles92 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 5 miles8.1 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- The Plough Inn 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Cawdor 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Castle Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 9.2 miles14.9 km
- St Ives 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
- YGG Gwaun Cae Gurwen Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.5 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12 miles19.3 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.1 miles19.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.1 miles21 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km