Resolven
Parish in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.709, -3.708 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 82 02 |
| Population: | 2,068 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
The village and community of Resolven sits in the wooded Vale of Neath in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, straddling the valley of the River Neath. It is surrounded by steep, forested hills and is popular with walkers, cyclists and anglers, offering access to upland trails and waterfalls while remaining within easy commuting distance of Neath and Swansea.
Historically Resolven grew out of 19th‑century coal and iron industries, and although heavy industry has declined the village retains a strong community spirit with a local rugby club, small shops and regular events. Today the local economy is a mix of agriculture, light industry and commuting, and the combination of industrial heritage and attractive countryside makes it interesting to both history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts.
Postcode districts covering Resolven
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 11.7 miles
- Tonypandy 12.6 miles
- Bridgend 15 miles
- Llanelli 18.3 miles
- Llanelli Rural 19.1 miles
- Neath 5.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 14.3 miles
- Coity Higher 14.3 miles
- Briton Ferry 7.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale 21.6 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 21.8 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Resolven Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Clyne and Melincourt Parish 1.1 miles
- Resolven and Tonna Ward 1.6 miles
- Creunant Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters Ward 2.3 miles
- Crynant Parish 2.4 miles
- Aberdulais Ward 2.7 miles
- Blaengwrach and Glynneath West Ward 2.9 miles
- Cwmgwrach Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Cilfrew Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Glynneath Parish 3.6 miles
- Blaengwrach Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Resolven
SA11 4LG, SA11 4NR, SA11 4SR, SA11 4NE, SA11 4EE, SA11 4HT, SA11 4DE, SA11 4HY, SA11 4NJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 26.7 miles
- Bristol Airport 48.1 miles
- Neath Abbey 5.4 miles
- Skewen Railway Station 6.8 miles
Hotels near Resolven Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 7.5 miles
- The Dillwyn Arms 6.3 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 8.6 miles
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 8.6 miles
- The Grand Hotel 8.6 miles
- The Bluebell Hotel 5.3 miles
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel 3 8.2 miles
- Mercure Swansea Hotel 4 9.5 miles
Schools in Resolven
- Ynysfach Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Gnoll Stadium 5 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 7.5 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 9.2 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 9.4 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 10.5 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11.1 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 11.3 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 11.7 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 13.5 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 15.6 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 16.4 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 16.8 miles