Cwmdulais

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Cwmdulais

Carn ar Dwyn Tyle / Cairn on Twyn Tyle Gweddillion cairn o&#039;r Oes Efydd ar lethrau Twyn Tyle.

The remains of a Bronze Age cairn on the slopes of Twyn Tyle (trans. slope of the hillock). — Carn ar Dwyn Tyle / Cairn on Twyn Tyle Credit: Alan Richards

Cwmdulais is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated in the southern part of the country, approximately 10 miles northeast of Swansea. The village is nestled within the picturesque Dulais Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and green countryside.

Historically, Cwmdulais was known for its coal mining industry, which played a significant role in the local economy during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the village's residents were employed in the local collieries, contributing to the growth and development of the community.

Today, Cwmdulais has transformed into a tranquil residential area, attracting both families and retirees seeking a peaceful and scenic environment. The village offers a range of amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and a few local businesses. Residents can also enjoy the nearby countryside, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

One of Cwmdulais' notable landmarks is the Cwmdulais Tin Works & Museum. This preserved industrial site showcases the village's mining heritage and provides visitors with an insight into the area's industrial past.

Overall, Cwmdulais is a charming village that combines its rich history with the beauty of the surrounding landscape. It offers a peaceful and close-knit community, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quiet Welsh countryside experience.

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Cwmdulais Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.71258/-4.0082147 or Grid Reference SN6103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carn ar Dwyn Tyle / Cairn on Twyn Tyle

Gweddillion cairn o'r Oes Efydd ar lethrau Twyn Tyle. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn on the slopes of Twyn Tyle (trans. slope of the hillock).

Fence Line

Overgrown Path

Minor Road

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on No72 Bryntirion Road. It marks a point 58.692m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall west side of Bryntirion Road. It marks a point 65.669m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the SE parapet of the bridge. It marks a point 46.092m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Cwm Dulais

Old tracks at a disused colliery provide access to the bottom of the valley from the better road above. The tracks on the hill opposite show how the relative isolation allows unofficial motorsports.

Nigel Davies

Summit cairn on Cefn Drum

Just below the grassy surface of Cefn Drum is a lot of colliery spoil - ample source material for the attractive little cairn. In the distance, the Loughor winds its way out to sea, and the Gower Peninsula juts out along the horizon.

Nigel Davies

Sprawling mountain road junction

Six apparent roads meet on the mountain between Felindre and Pontardulais, but actually, there are only five roads. Still, it would be completely confusing if not for the signs, which, mercifully, on this occasion are correct.

Nigel Davies

Cairn in field at Pant-y-ffin

Behind the middle one of the 3 visible trees is a pile of rocks that must be the cairn marked on the map at this point. It is close to the southern of two power lines running southwest and on the southwest side of a stream. This is the view from Bryn Bach road on the edge of the common.

Nigel Davies

Small bridge over river Dulais

There are some very narrow lanes and back streets in this west part of Pontardulais, despite all the residences. This bridge is just about wide enough for one car at a time.

Nigel Davies

Footpath in Cwm Ysgiach near Felindre

On the 1940 map this is shown as a real lane. Now it is a varied footpath with some sections of grass, some of soft earth, and some rocky riverbed. Curiously there are a couple of stiles across it. These barriers can not be required to keep farm animals out. Maybe they are meant to discourage the use of quad bikes. Here we are looking north where the grassy path is still only ascending gently as it enters an wooded section.

Nigel Davies