Llwydcoed
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.735, -3.461 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 99 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Llwydcoed lies on the slopes above the River Cynon, just a short distance from Aberdare in Cynon Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It expanded rapidly in the 19th century with coal mining and ironworking, and the legacy of that industrial past is still visible in rows of terraced housing and pockets of industrial archaeology set against the valley landscape; the surrounding uplands also provide easy access to countryside walks towards the Brecon Beacons.
Nowadays Llwydcoed is largely residential, with local shops, community amenities and a strong sense of community shaped by its mining heritage. The local economy has shifted away from heavy industry towards services and commuting, while heritage and regeneration projects, chapels and community groups help keep social life active and connected to the area’s history.
Postcode districts covering Llwydcoed
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Swansea 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Newport 23.6 miles38.1 km
- Tonypandy 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Barry 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Bridgend 16.2 miles26 km
- Cwmbran Central 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Cwmbrân 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Neath 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Coity Higher 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Pontypool 18.4 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Aberdare West Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- Pen-y-waun Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Aberdare Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Aberdare East Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hirwaun Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cyfarthfa Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Aberaman North Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cwmbach Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Aberaman Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Aberaman South Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Llwydcoed
CF44 0UH, CF44 0TG, CF44 8PQ, CF44 0YF, CF44 0UA, CF44 0UN, CF44 0YP, CF44 0UT, CF44 0UY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Bristol Airport 40.1 miles64.5 km
- Aberdare Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cwmbach Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Llwydcoed Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Howfield Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Castle Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Tiger Inn 3.7 miles6 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
Schools in Llwydcoed
- Llwydcoed Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10 miles16.1 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 12.8 miles20.6 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 16.2 miles26 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 17.4 miles28 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 18 miles29 km