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 miles20.1 km
- Tonypandy 19 miles30.5 km
- Bridgend 21.5 miles34.7 km
- Llanelli 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Llanelli Rural 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Neath 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Coity Higher 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Briton Ferry 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Aberdare 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Aberdare East 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Aberdare West 15 miles24.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Cwm-twrch Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Cwmllynfell Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Ystalyfera Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Ynyscedwyn Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Cwarter Bach Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Quarter Bach Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Ystradgynlais Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Godre'r Graig Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Cwm-twrch Uchaf
SA9 2UR, SA9 2UF, SA9 2XN, SA9 2UN, SA9 2TZ, SA9 2XH, SA9 2US, SA9 2XF, SA9 2XD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 33.4 miles53.7 km
- Bristol Airport 54.2 miles87.3 km
- Pantyffynnon Railway Station 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Ammanford Railway Station 8.3 miles13.4 km
Hotels near Cwm-twrch Uchaf Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 5 miles8.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Castle Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 8.5 miles13.6 km
- St Ives 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Cwm-twrch Uchaf
- Brynmorgan Villa Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 14.3 miles22.9 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 16.4 miles26.3 km