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 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 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
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
SA18 1SL, SA18 1PH, SA18 1UT, SA18 1UH, SA18 1HH, SA18 1HN, SA18 1HD, SA18 1EN, SA18 1UG … 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 and Lower Brynamman Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- The Plough Inn 4 8.6 miles
- The Dillwyn Arms 4.9 miles
- The Cawdor 4 8.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 9.9 miles
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 9.5 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 9.2 miles
- The Bluebell Hotel 9.2 miles
- St Ives 9.2 miles
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 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