Towns & cities · South Wales
Ystradfellte
Ystradfellte — village and community in Powys, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ystradfellte is located in South Wales, with the postcode CF44. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so it may be best to plan your visit accordingly.
About
Ystradfellte is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8,278 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 549 people. Address: CF44. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Powys, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.8089°, -3.5549°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ystradfellte (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌəstradˈvɛɬtɛ] ) is a village and community in Powys, Wales, about 6 miles (10 km) north of Hirwaun, with 556 inhabitants. It belongs to the historic county of Brecknockshire (Breconshire) and the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons National Park, beside the Afon Mellte river. The village is linked by minor roads with Heol Senni to the north and the A4059 north of Penderyn, and with Pontneddfechan, which lies in the community, at the head of the Vale of Neath to the south. It comes under Aberdare for postal purposes.
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Background
History
Ystradfellte is chiefly known in history as the place where the Welsh nobleman and rebel leader Llywelyn Bren surrendered at the end of his revolt of 1316. Llywelyn gave himself up on the condition that his men be spared, but was himself put to death in 1318 at Cardiff. The village was connected to mains electricity in 1960, as one of the last communities in the whole of England and Wales to be wired. Outlying properties in the Nedd Fechan valley had to wait until December 2005 for their connection.
Description
The village is a popular tourist centre for its hillwalking, waterfalls and caves along the nearby rivers. The surrounding area is renowned for its caves and karst scenery, making caving a popular activity. Some of the more famous caves near the village include: The area is seen as part of Waterfall Country. A popular attraction near the village is the Waterfalls Walk, an easier walk along the Afon Mellte past two main falls on the river, Sgwd Clun-gwyn and Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn, to Sgwd yr Eira on the Afon Hepste, where the footpath passes behind the waterfall. <gallery> Image:Sgwd_Clun-gwyn,_Afon_Mellte.jpg|Sgwd Clun-gwyn, Afon Mellte Image:Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn, Afon Mellte.jpg|Sgwd Isaf…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8089, -3.5549
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Ystradfellte
- Postcode
- CF44
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- Population
- 549
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009284 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ystradfellte (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Ystradfellte - geograph.org.uk - 1343237.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The New Inn
Campsites · 0.2 km
Tradesman's Entrance (C)
Caves · 0.9 km
Porth yr Ogof
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Porth yr Ogof
Caves · 1.0 km
Porth yr Ogof Resurgence (N)
Caves · 1.2 km
Castell Coch
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Ogof Ffynnon
Caves · 1.4 km
Pwll-y-Rhyd
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Gwaun Cefnygarreg
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Pwll Y Rhyd Cave
Caves · 1.8 km
White Lady Cave
Caves · 1.8 km
Zig Zag Cave
Caves · 1.8 km
Ystradfellte is a village in South Wales with a population of 549. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 549
- Constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
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Things to see in Ystradfellte
141 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ystradfellte →
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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu
Ogof Ffynnon Ddu — cave in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · South Wales
Beacons Reservoir
Beacons Reservoir — reservoir in Powys, Wales, UK.
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📷 3Forests & woodlands · South Wales
Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve
Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
Craig Cerrig-gleisiad
Craig Cerrig-gleisiad — mountain (629m) in Powys.
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Craig Cerrig-gleisiad
Craig Cerrig-gleisiad — Named summit at 629 m.
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📷 3Quarries · South Wales
Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge
Cwar Glas Quarry and Sawdde Gorge — limestone quarry now a SSSI.
📷 3Caves · South Wales
Cwm Dwr (OFD)
Cwm Dwr (OFD) is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 3Caves · South Wales
Tradesman's Entrance (C)
Tradesman's Entrance (C) is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · South Wales
Porth yr Ogof
Porth yr Ogof — river cave in Ystradfellte, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Porth yr Ogof Resurgence (N)
Porth yr Ogof Resurgence (N) is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Ystradfellte
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park
Grawen Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Sultan of Wales
Sultan of Wales — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
White Hart
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ystradfellte?
- Ystradfellte is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44), in the parish of Ystradfellte.
- What is Ystradfellte?
- Ystradfellte — village and community in Powys, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Ystradfellte?
- Drivers can use postcode CF44.
- Is Ystradfellte free to visit?
- Yes, Ystradfellte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ystradfellte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.