Ystalyfera

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Glan yr Afon, Ystalyfera Looking along the road to Mynydd Allt-y-grug (338m), which overlooks the Swansea Valley.
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Glan yr Afon, Ystalyfera Looking along the road to Mynydd Allt-y-grug (338m), which overlooks the Swansea Valley.
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Houses on the switchback Graig Road, left, goes uphill to Ystalyfera, Church Road, right, comes up from the main road which follows the Tawe valley floor.
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On Swansea Canal aqueduct over the Twrch at Gurnos This portion of the disused canal is now dry but the south side towpath is a public footpath and may even be part of the mercurial cycle route 43.
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Raised field boundary in former coalfield There have been several collieries here over the years. The sunken fields choked with wet reeds suggest to me that this is restored open cast land. The fence has been erected on a raised causeway which provides much better access than the fields either side.
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Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat

Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat

4 out of 5
Graig Rd Swansea Wales
The price is ￥16,866 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
￥16,866
￥16,866 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Parc-y-Darren and Alltygrug Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly. And a lovely breakfast.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is ￥13,117 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
￥13,117
￥15,741 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is ￥12,464 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
￥12,464
￥14,957 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice room

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Lovely modern cabins, great walk in shower, comfy bed, lovely location, food in the pub is outstanding and staff are brilliant.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
clean room, staff, amenities

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

Aberdare WLS
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Really accommodating hosts. They did everything to make sure our stay was trouble-free. The garden is very private and the hot tub was great. Comfortable home in a good location, with supermarkets in walking distance.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a bay or harbor

Rhossili Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili Beach
Oxwich Bay Beach showing vehicle touring and a beach

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Mumbles Pier
Caswell Bay Beach showing hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

Caswell Bay Beach
Singleton Park showing hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

5/5(4 reviews)

Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.

Singleton Park

Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

￥18,516
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

￥14,202
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

￥14,202
per adult
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

￥26,827
per adult
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

￥46,289
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Group photo

Guided Breacon Beacons 4 Waterfalls in a Day Hike from Cardiff

￥39,767
per adult
Guided Breacon Beacons 4 Waterfalls in a Day Hike from Cardiff
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Cities near Ystalyfera

Swansea featuring a sunset, general coastal views and sailing

Swansea

The highest point in this mountain in Wales looks lush and green after the Welsh rain! #green

Pontardawe

Gorsedd Stones in Ystradgynlais. Located in Gorsedd Park. The Ystradgynlais History website states that the Gorsedd Stones were erected for the National Eisteddfod of Wales held in Ystradgynlais in 1954. Although the main festival was held on the rugby club fields, the Druid ceremonies which form the essential core of the tradition were held here.
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Ystradgynlais

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