Ynysybwl
Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.635, -3.352 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 06 93 |
| Population: | 3,503 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Ynysybwl is a small former coal‑mining village in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales, perched on the steep slopes of the South Wales Valleys above the Cynon Valley. It grew up around late‑19th and early‑20th century collieries, so the industrial heritage is still visible in the built fabric and terraced streets, with open hill and woodland nearby and views across the valley towards Pontypridd.
Today Ynysybwl combines that mining history with a lively community spirit - local sports clubs (notably rugby), brass‑band and other traditions remain important - while many residents commute to larger centres such as Cardiff. The village has seen modest regeneration and benefits from easy access to valley walking country and outdoor recreation on the surrounding slopes.
Postcode districts covering Ynysybwl
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 11.8 miles19 km
- Newport 17 miles27.3 km
- Tonypandy 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Barry 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Bridgend 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Cwmbran Central 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Cwmbrân 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Neath 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Coity Higher 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Pontypool 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Briton Ferry 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Glyn-coch Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Abercynon Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Pontypridd Town Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Trallwng Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Treharris Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Porth Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Penrhiw-ceibr Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Penrhiwceiber Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Graig and Pontypridd West Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ynyshir Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Ynysybwl
CF37 3LL, CF37 3HA, CF37 3ED, CF37 3LE, CF37 3PA, CF37 3JF, CF37 3LW, CF37 3LB, CF37 3PL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Bristol Airport 32.3 miles52.1 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Quakers Yard Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Ynysybwl Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.3 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Antelope Hotel 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Howfield Hotel 7.6 miles12.3 km
Schools in Ynysybwl
- Trerobart Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.2 miles10 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.5 miles15.2 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.1 miles21 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 13.1 miles21.1 km