Visiting Cwmgwrach, Glynneath, Pontneddfechan (Pontneathvaughan), Pont Walby and Ystradfellte.
Apart form dropping into our local shops which include an award nominated wool and needlework shop Neath Valley Wools, there are many reasons to visit our villages Glynneath, Cwmgwrach, Pontneathvaughan at the top of the Neath Valley in South Wales.
There are many walks or cycle routes that can be followed from the village. Our canal which weaves through the valley to Neath is one example. There are the old iron works, there is the the viaduct on Brunels’ railway, the fascinating Cwm Gwrelych Geo Heritage Trail and more.
Glynneath is becoming known as the ‘Gateway to Welsh Waterfall Country’. There are many waterfalls in our valley and just over a mile away lies the small village of Pontneathvaughan. From here you can follow some wonderful paths along the rivers and see the many waterfalls. Or you can follow the gentle and informative walk through our gunpowder works.
Glynneath lies on the Southern side of Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a short drive to places like the National Showcaves Centre at Dan-yr-Ogof for example or to the Brecon Moutain Railway near Merthyr Tydfil.
Once you have trekked or rambled, cycled or walked you can refresh yourselves in one of several ‘locals’. In Pontneathvaughan there is the ‘Old White Horse Inn’ and the ‘Angel’, both great for food too. There is the ‘Gadlys’ cafe which is excellent for a drink and a snack. Towards Glynneath there is the ‘Halfway house’ pub and then the ‘Dinas Rock’ pub. On the other side of Glynneath there is the ‘Lamb and Flag’, a great place to eat and stay.
If you fancy a spot of Rugby Glynneath RFC play at Abernant Park in Glynneath and you are sure to be welcome if you drop in for a drink or to watch a game. Visit the website to see whats going on.
Glynneath and Cwmgwrach Historical Society
If you would like to download and print a copy of the Heritage Trail leaflet please click on this link GLYNNEATH & CWMGWRACH HERITAGE TRAIL LEAFLET
We are currently reviewing when to restart meetings. New members will be warmly welcomed. Further information can be obtained from Graham Morris on 01639 722105 or e mail grahamghs@aol.com
Do you have old photographs,slides or postcards of the Glynneath & Cwmgwrach areas? Please help us.
If you have old photographs of Glynneath, Cwmgwrach or the surrounding areas ? Would you like to archive and share your images ? We will arrange high quality scanning of your images (performed by Saturn Films 1969 based in Cwmgwrach), provide you with a usb of the scans and store copies in our digital archive. The images would be annotated and, with your written permission, published on our website. This will ensure that important old images of our locality are not lost but safeguarded for future generations. All too often people pass away and old photographs are thrown out but we have a use for them. Please help our Society to preserve our local heritage.
Mr. Roy Bowen has created a website featuring photographs of Glynneath, Cwmgwrach and the surrounding areas that formed part of his late father’s photographic collection. To see these photographs click on this link webowenphotography.com
So please visit us in Glynneath and discover our village and our local heritage. We are sure you will not be disappointed.