Twyn Bryn-hîr
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.745, -3.545 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 93 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01685 (Merthyr Tydfil) |
Twyn Bryn-hîr is a small hamlet set on a modest rise within Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, typical of the South Wales Valleys’ mix of pasture, hedgerow and pockets of remnant woodland. From its elevated spot there are often views back across the valley to the former coalfield settlements, and the rolling landscape still shows the imprint of 19th and 20th‑century mining activity.
Historically the locality was tied to the coal industry, but today Twyn Bryn-hîr is quieter and more residential, with farming and commuting to nearby towns such as Pontypridd or Cardiff playing a bigger role. Community life retains strong Welsh cultural threads - chapels, rugby clubs and local events remain important - and the area is popular with walkers and anyone interested in the Valleys’ industrial heritage.
Postcode districts covering Twyn Bryn-hîr
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 23 miles37 km
- Swansea 19 miles30.6 km
- Tonypandy 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Bridgend 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Cwmbrân 23 miles37 km
- Neath 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Coity Higher 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Pontypool 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Briton Ferry 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Ebbw Vale 14.3 miles22.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Rhigos Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Penderyn Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Hirwaun Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Pen-y-waun Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Glynneath Central and East Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Ystradfellte Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Glyn-neath Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Aberdare West and Llwydcoed Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Llwydcoed Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Aberdare West Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Blaengwrach Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Twyn Bryn-hîr
CF44 9UH, CF44 9UN, CF44 9UL, CF44 9UP, CF44 9AZ, CF44 9UE, CF44 9UY, CF44 9UD, CF44 9US … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- Bristol Airport 43.4 miles69.9 km
- Aberdare Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Treherbert Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Twyn Bryn-hîr Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Howfield Hotel 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- Castle Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The Tiger Inn 7.2 miles11.6 km
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 10.5 miles16.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 13 miles21 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 19 miles30.6 km