Ystradgynlais sits in western Powys in the Swansea Valley on the banks of the River Tawe, at the western edge of the Brecon Beacons. The town expanded in the 19th century with coal, iron and related industries, leaving an industrial heritage of former pits and works; since the decline of heavy industry the local economy has shifted towards light manufacturing, retail and services while many residents commute further afield.
There’s a strong local community spirit rooted in Welsh cultural traditions - chapels, choirs and club life remain important - and the surrounding hills and reservoirs make it a handy base for walking and outdoor pursuits. Community events and sports, particularly rugby, continue to play a big role in social life.
Postcode districts covering Ystradgynlais
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Tonypandy 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Bridgend 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Llanelli 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Llanelli Rural 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Neath 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Coity Higher 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Briton Ferry 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Ebbw Vale 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Ebbw Vale North 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Ebbw Vale South 23.6 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Ystradgynlais Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Ynyscedwyn Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Cwm-twrch Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Seven Sisters Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ystalyfera Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Abercrave Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Godre'r Graig Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Ystradgynlais
SA9 1DB, SA9 1AW, SA9 1DQ, SA9 1RJ, SA9 1XW, SA9 1LD, SA9 1LW, SA9 1HN, SA9 1JB … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 32 miles51.5 km
- Bristol Airport 52.4 miles84.4 km
- Neath Abbey 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Skewen Railway Station 9.2 miles14.8 km
Hotels near Ystradgynlais Ad
- The New Swan Hotel 3 1.4 miles2.3 km
- The Dillwyn Arms 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Castle Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
- The Bluebell Hotel 8.5 miles13.7 km
- St Ives 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Ystradgynlais
- Brynmorgan Villa Independent - special
- Ysgol Antur Cwm Independent - special
- Ysgol Bro Tawe Primary
- Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn Y Glowyr Primary
- Ysgol Maesydderwen Secondary
- Ysgol Y Cribarth Primary
Local points of interest
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 15 miles24.2 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 16.5 miles26.5 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 17.1 miles27.6 km