Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Parish in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.79, -3.873 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 70 11 |
| Dialling code: | 01269 (Ammanford) |
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is a small valley community in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, set among the rolling hills of south Wales. It grew up around coal mining and heavy industry in the 19th and 20th centuries, and traces of that heritage remain in the terraced streets and former colliery sites, many of which have been softened by rewilding and green corridors.
Today the area feels semi‑rural and close‑knit, with a noticeable Welsh cultural presence, local sports clubs and community initiatives driving regeneration. While some residents commute to regional centres for work, there is an active social life centred on village halls, choirs and outdoor walking on the surrounding hills, giving the place a blend of industrial history and contemporary community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.6 miles
- Tonypandy 21.6 miles
- Bridgend 23.3 miles
- Llanelli 13.3 miles
- Llanelli Rural 13.1 miles
- Neath 9 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.3 miles
- Coity Higher 22.8 miles
- Briton Ferry 11.6 miles
- Aberdare 18.4 miles
- Aberdare East 19.2 miles
- Aberdare West 18 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Ward 0 miles
- Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Brynamman Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Cwarter Bach Ward 1.7 miles
- Quarter Bach Parish 1.7 miles
- Cwmamman Parish 1.8 miles
- Garnant Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.2 miles
- Glanaman Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Glanamman Ward 2.4 miles
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
SA18 1HE, SA18 1NZ, SA18 1ET, SA18 1PG, SA18 1SS, SA18 1DD, SA18 1PT, SA18 1TG, SA18 1EW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 57 miles
- Ammanford Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Ad
- The Dillwyn arms 4.9 miles
- The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub 3 4.8 miles
- Ynyscedwyn Arms 3 4.9 miles
- Travelodge Swansea M4 3 9.3 miles
- The Fountain Inn 8.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea East 3 9.9 miles
- The Cawdor 4 8.2 miles
- The Plough Inn 4 8.6 miles
- The BlueBell Hotel 9.2 miles
- Craig-Y-Nos Castle 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
- Tairgwaith Primary School Primary
- YGG Gwaun Cae Gurwen Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 8.3 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 8.8 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 9.3 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12.2 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.2 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.1 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.2 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 13.8 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 13.9 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.1 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.2 miles