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 miles
- Tonypandy 17.3 miles
- Bridgend 20.5 miles
- Llanelli 17.4 miles
- Llanelli Rural 17.6 miles
- Neath 8.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 16.3 miles
- Coity Higher 19.8 miles
- Briton Ferry 11.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale 23.1 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 23.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ystradgynlais Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais Ward 0.9 miles
- Ynyscedwyn Ward 1 mile
- Cwm-twrch Ward 1.3 miles
- Cwm-twrch Uchaf Built-up area 2 miles
- Seven Sisters Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Ystalyfera Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera Ward 2.3 miles
- Abercrave Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Cwmllynfell Parish 2.8 miles
- Godre'r Graig Ward 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Ystradgynlais
SA9 2HB, SA9 1AZ, SA9 1JP, SA9 2TW, SA9 1LG, SA9 1QR, SA9 1JY, SA9 2UW, SA9 2PN … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 32 miles
- Bristol Airport 52.4 miles
- Neath Abbey 8.6 miles
- Skewen Railway Station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Ystradgynlais Ad
- Ynyscedwyn Arms 3 0.3 miles
- Suite 12 - Sleeping Giant Hotel - PEN Y CAE Inn 3 3.9 miles
- Suite 10 - Sleeping Giant Hotel - PEN Y CAE Inn 3 3.9 miles
- Suite 1 - Sleeping Giant Hotel - PEN Y CAE Inn 3 3.9 miles
- Oak Lodge - Hot Tub - PEN Y CAE Inn 4 3.9 miles
- Oak Lodge - Hot Tub - Pen Y Cae Inn 3.9 miles
- Craig-Y-Nos Castle 3 4.3 miles
- Abercrave Inn 4 2.6 miles
- The Dillwyn arms 5.9 miles
- The BlueBell Hotel 8.5 miles
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 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 8.4 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 8.8 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 12.1 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 13.1 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 13.4 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 13.6 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 13.7 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 15 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 15.2 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 16.5 miles
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 17.1 miles