Cwmbach
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.707, -3.417 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 02 01 |
| Population: | 4,330 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Located in the heart of the Cynon Valley in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, Cwmbach is a former coal‑mining community just south of Aberdare. The steep‑sided valley, the course of the River Cynon and rows of Victorian terraces testify to the 19th‑century industrial boom that brought pits, rail links and a strong local identity.
Following mid‑20th‑century pit closures the local economy shifted and many residents now commute to nearby towns and to Cardiff, while regeneration efforts have emphasised heritage, outdoor recreation on the surrounding hills and community life centred on chapels and social clubs. It’s a place where industrial history sits alongside accessible valley landscapes and views towards the Brecon Beacons.
Postcode districts covering Cwmbach
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 17.4 miles
- Swansea 23.4 miles
- Newport 21.1 miles
- Tonypandy 6.6 miles
- Barry 21.8 miles
- Bridgend 15 miles
- Cwmbran Central 17.1 miles
- Cwmbrân 17 miles
- Neath 17.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 3.2 miles
- Coity Higher 14 miles
- Pontypool 16.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Aberaman North Parish 0.8 miles
- Aberaman Ward 1 mile
- Aberdare East Parish 1.2 miles
- Aberaman South Parish 1.3 miles
- Aberdare Built-up area 2 miles
- Mountain Ash East Parish 2.1 miles
- Mountain Ash West Parish 2.2 miles
- Plymouth Ward 2.4 miles
- Troed-y-rhiw Parish 2.4 miles
- Mountain Ash Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Aberdare West Parish 2.4 miles
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Cwmbach
CF44 0AH, CF44 0LF, CF44 0EL, CF44 0BF, CF44 0LR, CF44 0EY, CF44 0BY, CF44 0DS, CF44 0PH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 21.7 miles
- Bristol Airport 37.4 miles
- Cwmbach Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Aberdare Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Cwmbach Ad
- Premier Inn Aberdare 3 0.7 miles
- Cresselly Inn 2.5 miles
- Premier Inn Merthyr Tydfil 3 2.8 miles
- Howfield Hotel 3.1 miles
- The Tiger Inn 3.4 miles
- Bessemer Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Castle Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Llechwen Hall 3 6.5 miles
- Ty Newydd Country Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Pencelli Hotel 5.3 miles
Schools in Cwmbach
- Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary
- Cwmbach Community Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 7.9 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.9 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.7 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 12.1 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 12.2 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.7 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.5 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 14.7 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 14.8 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 16.4 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 16.4 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 16.6 miles