Ynyshir
Parish in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.63, -3.415 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 02 93 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Ynyshir sits in the narrow Rhondda Fach valley of Rhondda Cynon Taf in South Wales, its name coming from the Welsh for "long island". The village occupies the valley floor beside the River Rhondda and is framed by steep, wooded slopes, giving it a compact, sheltered feel and strong visual links to the coalfield landscape that shaped the area.
Like many Rhondda communities it expanded rapidly in the 19th century with coal mining and rows of terraced housing; the decline of the pits in the 20th century brought economic and social challenges but also a resilient local identity. Today there are ongoing regeneration efforts, active community groups, local shops and leisure activities centred on rugby and football, and many residents now work beyond the valley while retaining close ties to local history and culture.
Postcode districts covering Ynyshir
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 13.4 miles
- Swansea 22.8 miles
- Newport 19.6 miles
- Tonypandy 2 miles
- Barry 16.8 miles
- Bridgend 10.5 miles
- Cwmbran Central 16.6 miles
- Cwmbrân 16.5 miles
- Neath 17.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 8.3 miles
- Coity Higher 9.5 miles
- Pontypool 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wattstown Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Tylorstown and Ynyshir Ward 0.8 miles
- Tylorstown and Pontygwaith Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Trealaw Ward 1.2 miles
- Porth Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Tylorstown Parish 1.3 miles
- Llwyn-y-pia Ward 1.6 miles
- Pen-y-graig Parish 1.7 miles
- Cymmer Parish 1.8 miles
- Cymer Ward 1.9 miles
- Tonypandy Built-up area 2 miles
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Ynyshir
CF39 0EE, CF39 0EN, CF39 0EW, CF39 0NS, CF39 0PB, CF39 0EU, CF39 0RD, CF39 0EF, CF39 0PR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 34.5 miles
- Porth Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Dinas Rhondda Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Ynyshir Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 8.2 miles
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 4.3 miles
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 1.7 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 8.6 miles
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 9.2 miles
- Howfield Hotel 8.1 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 9.6 miles
- The Masons Arms Hotel 3 8.7 miles
Schools in Ynyshir
- Ynyshir Community Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3.5 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 5.1 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 5.3 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 9.2 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.6 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 11.6 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 14.1 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 14.1 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 14.2 miles
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 14.4 miles
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 14.5 miles