Villages · South Wales
Pontnewynydd
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Pontnewynydd — a village in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 3.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pontnewynydd is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Pen Tranch. It falls under the postcode NP4 and is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Wye. This recognition highlights the area's ecological significance, particularly concerning its riverine habitat.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7098, -3.0516
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Pen Tranch
- Postcode
- NP4 6NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640121 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Little Crown
Restaurants · 0.1 km
Pont Newynydd
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Church of Saint John the Divine
Historic churches · 0.5 km
St. Alban's R.C. Church
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Theatre Royal, Pontypool
Theatres · 0.9 km
Church of St. Cadoc
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Trevethin Community School
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Torfaen Museum
Museums · 1.1 km
Pontypool Indoor Market
Other places · 1.1 km
Pontypool Market
Mines & mining heritage · 1.1 km
Crane Street Cinema
Theatres · 1.1 km
Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Nearby
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Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Pont Newynydd
Pont Newynydd — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of Saint John the Divine
Church of Saint John the Divine — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
St. Alban's R.C. Church
St. Alban's R.C. Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · South Wales
Theatre Royal, Pontypool
Theatre Royal, Pontypool in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St. Cadoc
Church of St. Cadoc — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pontnewynydd
Places to stay
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CRAI Scout Activity Centre
CRAI Scout Activity Centre — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park
Pont Kemys Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire
The White Hart, Llangybi, Monmouthshire in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House
Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontnewynydd?
- Pontnewynydd is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 6NF), in the parish of Pen Tranch.
- What is Pontnewynydd?
- Pontnewynydd — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Pontnewynydd?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 6NF.
- Is Pontnewynydd a protected site?
- Yes — Pontnewynydd is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Pontnewynydd?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 6NF.