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Glyncorrwg Tourist Information

Looking up from the ponds to Glyncorrwg village. © Bob Morgan


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Glyncorrwg in South Wales was once a mining village, with several pits and drift mines within three miles.

Since the mining industry closed in the 1970s Glyncorrwg became quite run down; however this small village is an example to every community on how to pick yourselves up and take advantage of what you've got.

Glyncorrwg has not only developed some rather nice ponds where you can fish, but has a wide variety of mountain bike rides to suite all levels of fitness. The mountain bike rides are listed in the top ten in the world by bike riders.

However if you want a more gentle ride, you can cycle along what used to be the old Mineral Railway Line down to Cymmer, Abercregan, Pont-rhyd-y-fen cross the river back up to Afan Argoed, Dyffryn, Cymmer and then back up to Glyncorrwg.

Once in Glyncorrwg there are many walks you can take. Following the river to the right fork, you pass what used to be South Pit where you can actually stand on the concrete cap which seals the shaft. A fascinating view is of the reed beds which are used to filter the water coming out of the disused mines, which contain iron, hence the reddish brown rocks. You can then continue up to where North Rhondda Level used to be.

Back in Glyncorrwg take the left fork and follow the river up for some more beautiful views. The forestry roads are also available for you to use and you can walk over the top of the valley to the head of the Neath Valley. If you visit ask about the Romans Chair and take a walk up there.

There are places to stay in Glyncorrwg and the surrounding villages.

Description by Bob Morgan

 

Images of Glyncorrwg
Looking up to where south Pit was.  You can actually stand on the concrete cap which seals the shaft. © Bob Morgan
To the right a the reed beds. The water coming from underground has some iron content which gives the stones in the river a reddish colour. The water is diverted through the reed beds to act as a filter. © Bob Morgan
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What's near Glyncorrwg

Attractions:
  Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre  4 Miles
  Cefn Coed Colliery Museum  6 Miles
  Neath Museum  7 Miles
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Towns:
  Dyffryn  1 Mile
  Cymmer  1 Mile
  Resolven  4 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Peter Alan Limited  4 Miles
  Partners Estate Agents  5 Miles
  Lanyons  5 Miles
Hotels:
  Ty Newydd Country Hotel  7 Miles
  Castle Hotel  7 Miles
  The BlueBell Hotel  7 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Windways Neuadd Afan  3 Miles
  Afan Forest Breaks  3 Miles
  The Garden House  8 Miles
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Campsites:
  Trecco Bay Holiday Park  13 Miles
  Bryncoch Farm Camping  17 Miles
  Happy Jakes Touring Park  18 Miles

Cinema: Apollo Cinema  9 Miles

TIC: Bridgend Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01656 654906  9 Miles


Attractions near Glyncorrwg
Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre (4 Miles)*
Afan Forest Park is jointly run by Forestry Commission and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council that covers 13,000 hectres.
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum (6 Miles)*
Cefn Coed Colliery is unique, standing as it does in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt valleys in the South Wales coalfield.
Neath Museum (7 Miles)*
Neath Museum will Close for Refurbishment on 30th September 2006.
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Towns near Glyncorrwg
Dyffryn Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Cymmer Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Resolven Tourist Information (4 Miles)*
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Hotels near Glyncorrwg
Ty Newydd Country Hotel (7 Miles)*
The Ty Newydd Country Hotel is set at the end of a lengthy drive off the A4059 on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and has everything you have been looking for: tranquillity, comfort, excellent food and some of the most beautiful scenery in...
Castle Hotel (7 Miles)*
Originally a coaching inn reputedly frequented by Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, this hotel is conveniently positioned just off the M4, and 2 minutes’ walk from the nearest railway station.
Blanco's Hotel (8 Miles)*
Open your Eyes to an environment of ultimate luxury and elegance with the appeal of a central location.Conveniently located minutes from Swansea and Bridgend, and easy to reach from the M4, Blanco's is definitely the place to stay in Port Talbot.
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Self Catering near Glyncorrwg
Windways Neuadd Afan (3 Miles)*
Spacious detached house in the heart of the Afan Valley, With 11 beds to cater for between 11 to 14 people. Just a short walk from the Afan Argoed Forest Park visitor centre.
The Bunk Barn.com (8 Miles)*
The Bunk Barn is located in the village of Penderyn within the Brecon Beacons National park. The barn is an ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons and South Wales.
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