Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman (Gwauncaegurwen a Brynaman Isaf)
Ward 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 and Lower Brynamman sits on the western fringes of the South Wales Valleys within Neath Port Talbot, Wales, a landscape of steep valley sides, patchwork farmland and upland moor. The ward includes ribbon-built villages and former industrial terraces tucked into the Amman Valley area, with easy access to upland walking and countryside views that contrast with the compact village centres.
Historically shaped by coal mining and the heavy industries of south Wales, the area still bears the terraces and reclaimed colliery sites of that era, and today combines local small-scale employment, commuting links to nearby towns and community-led regeneration. There’s a strong local identity and sporting culture, a continuing tradition of Welsh language and community institutions, and a quiet appeal for walkers and anyone interested in industrial heritage and rural-urban transition.
Postcode districts covering Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Tonypandy 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Bridgend 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Llanelli 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Llanelli Rural 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Neath 9 miles14.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Coity Higher 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Briton Ferry 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Aberdare 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Aberdare East 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Aberdare West 18 miles29 km
Neighbouring places
- Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Brynamman Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cwarter Bach Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Quarter Bach Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Cwmamman Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Garnant Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Glanaman Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Glanamman Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
SA18 1YN, SA18 1NZ, SA18 1PT, SA18 1EY, SA18 1YA, SA18 1RP, SA18 1TY, SA18 1ET, SA18 1HH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.4 miles57 km
- Bristol Airport 57 miles91.7 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 5.3 miles8.6 km
Hotels near Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Plough Inn 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Cawdor 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 9.9 miles16 km
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 9.5 miles15.3 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 and Lower Brynamman
- Tairgwaith Primary School Primary
- YGG Gwaun Cae Gurwen Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.1 miles21 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km