Ynysybwl (Ynys-y-bwl)
Ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.644, -3.365 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 05 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Ynysybwl is a small valley community and electoral ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, tucked into the slopes of the Cynon Valley. The settlement sits among steep, wooded hills and former industrial land, giving it a mix of pleasant upland scenery and the distinctive landscape shaped by the coal era.
Historically built around coal mining, with the former colliery central to its growth, Ynysybwl has shifted in recent decades towards a more residential and commuter role while retaining a strong local identity. The village supports active community life through its rugby club, local groups and cultural traditions, and you can still see reminders of its industrial past alongside pockets of regeneration and popular walks into the surrounding hills.
Postcode districts covering Ynysybwl
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Swansea 25 miles40.2 km
- Newport 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Tonypandy 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Barry 17 miles27.3 km
- Bridgend 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Cwmbrân 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Neath 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Coity Higher 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Pontypool 14.6 miles23.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Ynysybwl and Coed-y-cwm Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Ynysybwl Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Abercynon Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Penrhiw-ceibr Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Penrhiwceiber Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Glyn-coch Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Wattstown Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ynyshir Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cilfynydd Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Porth Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Treharris Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Mountain Ash Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Ynysybwl
CF37 3LP, CF37 3PF, CF37 3EF, CF37 3LX, CF37 3EU, CF37 3LF, CF37 3DG, CF37 3NU, CF37 3ET … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Bristol Airport 33.1 miles53.3 km
- Abercynon Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Penrhiwceiber Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels near Ynysybwl Ad
- Llechwen Hall Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Blueberry Hotel 3 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Gwaelod Y Garth Inn 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Falcon Inn Retreat 4.4 miles7 km
- The Antelope Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Howfield Hotel 7 miles11.3 km
- New House Country Hotel 4 9.3 miles15 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Ynysybwl
- Trerobart Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sardis Road Stadium 3 miles4.9 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 7.4 miles12 km
- Hensol Castle Estate 10 miles16 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 10.2 miles16.5 km
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 13.9 miles22.3 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 13.9 miles22.4 km