Cwmbach (Cwm-bach)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.707, -3.417 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 02 01 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Cwmbach sits in the steep-sided Cynon Valley within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, a compact community of terraced streets and chapel fronts clinging to the valley sides. The settlement commands typical valley views over the River Cynon and surrounding wooded slopes and is within easy reach of the higher moorland that leads towards the Brecon Beacons, giving a mix of semi-rural scenery and quick road links to nearby towns such as Aberdare.
Historically a coal-mining locality, Cwmbach retains traces of that industrial past in its street pattern, miners’ social traditions and local landmarks, while more recent decades have seen a shift to light industry, local services and commuting to larger centres. Community life revolves around local clubs, pubs and schools, and there’s a tangible sense of the South Wales Valleys’ cultural identity - strong community networks, labour heritage and an ongoing interest in preserving local history even as the area modernises.
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
- Cwmbach Parish 0 miles0 km
- 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
Example postcodes in Cwmbach
CF44 0DN, CF44 0AY, CF44 0JQ, CF44 0EE, CF44 0PA, CF44 0NA, CF44 0EB, CF44 0AZ, CF44 0DT … 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
- 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
- Brewers Lodge 3 9.7 miles15.6 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