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 miles28.1 km
- Swansea 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Newport 21.1 miles34 km
- Tonypandy 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Barry 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Bridgend 15 miles24.2 km
- Cwmbran Central 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Cwmbrân 17 miles27.4 km
- Neath 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Coity Higher 14 miles22.5 km
- Pontypool 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberaman North Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Aberaman Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Aberdare East Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Aberaman South Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aberdare Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Mountain Ash East Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Mountain Ash West Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Plymouth Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Troed-y-rhiw Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Mountain Ash Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Aberdare West Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Cwmbach
CF44 0JD, CF44 0BS, CF44 0ER, CF44 0NH, CF44 0EN, CF44 0DF, CF44 0ED, CF44 0BG, CF44 0AU … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Bristol Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Cwmbach Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Aberdare Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Cwmbach Ad
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Antelope Hotel 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Howfield Hotel 3.1 miles5 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Castle Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Tiger Inn 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
Schools in Cwmbach
- Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary
- Cwmbach Community Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 16.4 miles26.4 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 16.4 miles26.4 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 16.6 miles26.7 km