Cwm-twrch Uchaf is a small upland hamlet in the valley of the River Twrch in Powys, Wales. The name literally means 'upper Twrch valley' in Welsh; it sits among steep, rolling hills of pasture and moorland, offering a quiet, scenic landscape that attracts walkers and birdwatchers.
The local economy is largely based on hill farming, with sheep and beef operations dominant, and some farms have diversified into holiday lets and small rural enterprises. The community is small and dispersed, with historic farmsteads and chapels reflecting a long agricultural past and traditional Welsh culture; limited services and minor roads help preserve its secluded, rural character.
Postcode districts covering Cwm-twrch Uchaf
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 12.5 miles
- Tonypandy 19 miles
- Bridgend 21.5 miles
- Llanelli 15.7 miles
- Llanelli Rural 15.8 miles
- Neath 8.4 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.3 miles
- Coity Higher 20.9 miles
- Briton Ferry 11.1 miles
- Aberdare 15.5 miles
- Aberdare East 16.3 miles
- Aberdare West 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 0.6 miles
- Cwm-twrch Ward 0.8 miles
- Cwmllynfell Parish 0.8 miles
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 1 mile
- Ystalyfera Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ynyscedwyn Ward 1.9 miles
- Cwarter Bach Ward 2.1 miles
- Quarter Bach Parish 2.1 miles
- Ystradgynlais Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Godre'r Graig Ward 2.7 miles
- Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais Ward 2.9 miles
- Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Cwm-twrch Uchaf
SA9 2XQ, SA9 2UW, SA9 2XG, SA9 2UL, SA9 2UF, SA9 2UU, SA9 2UN, SA9 2TZ, SA9 2UP … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 33.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 54.2 miles
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 8.3 miles
- Ammanford Railway Station 8.3 miles
Hotels near Cwm-twrch Uchaf Ad
- Ynyscedwyn Arms 3 1.9 miles
- The Dillwyn arms 5 miles
- Suite 12 - Sleeping Giant Hotel - PEN Y CAE Inn 3 5.6 miles
- Suite 10 - Sleeping Giant Hotel - PEN Y CAE Inn 3 5.6 miles
- Suite 1 - Sleeping Giant Hotel - PEN Y CAE Inn 3 5.6 miles
- Oak Lodge - Hot Tub - PEN Y CAE Inn 4 5.6 miles
- Oak Lodge - Hot Tub - Pen Y Cae Inn 5.6 miles
- Craig-Y-Nos Castle 3 5.8 miles
- Abercrave Inn 4 4.3 miles
- The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub 3 7.2 miles
Schools in Cwm-twrch Uchaf
- Brynmorgan Villa Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 5.6 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 8.4 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.4 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 11.3 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.9 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.5 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 13.7 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.3 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 15.2 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 16.3 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 16.4 miles