Baglan

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Baglan

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SE parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 12.393m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Baglan is a small village located in Glamorgan, Wales. It lies on the eastern side of the Afan Valley, between the towns of Neath and Port Talbot. With a population of around 4,000 people, Baglan offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is well-connected to the rest of Glamorgan through good road and rail links. The M4 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient access to nearby cities such as Swansea and Cardiff. Baglan also has its own railway station, ensuring convenient travel options for residents and visitors alike.

A notable feature of Baglan is its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is situated at the foot of the Afan Forest Park, offering stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities. The forest park is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and nature enthusiasts, with its extensive network of trails and diverse wildlife.

Baglan itself has a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. There are several shops, pubs, and restaurants in the village, providing essential services and recreational facilities. The local school, Ysgol Bae Baglan, offers excellent educational opportunities for children in the area.

Overall, Baglan is a charming village that combines the tranquility of rural life with the convenience of modern amenities. Its natural beauty and strong community spirit make it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Glamorgan.

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Baglan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.620082/-3.80825 or Grid Reference SS7492. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the SE parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 12.393m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Railtour at Baglan

Pathfinder Tours' Cwmbargoed Collier railtour heads west as it approaches Baglan station with class 66 No. 66013 in charge and class 60 No. 60040 on the rear.

Gareth James

Railtour at Baglan

Pathfinder Tours' Cwmbargoed Collier railtour heads east as it approaches Baglan station with class 60 No. 60040 in charge and class 66 No. 66013 on the rear. It had passed the same spot only 10 minutes previously heading in the opposite direction.

Gareth James

The Former Bethesda Chapel, Briton Ferry

Chris Andrews

Brunel Tower, Briton Ferry Docks

The tower housed a hydraulic accumulator, which operated the lock gate, cranes and other machinery.

Chris Andrews

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the north angle, SE side of old lock gates. It marks a point 20.1ft above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Baglan Railway Station

A class 60 locomotive passes through Baglan station en-route to the oil loading terminal at Robeston on the Milford Haven branch. Baglan station opened in 1996, as of 2022 it has a limited service between Swansea and Port Talbot and onwards to Cardiff.

David Robinson

Air Shaft in Forest

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This rivet can be found on concrete steps which were part of a works building. It marked a point 10.116m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Location of Works Fire Station

Adrian Dust

Location of Works Building

Adrian Dust

Location of a Concrete Wall

Adrian Dust

Sandfields Methodist Church

Situated in Western Avenue SA12 7NF, this Methodist Church was opened on Friday 14th October 1966 to meet the needs of people who lived on the nearby Sandfields housing estate that had been built earlier in the 1950s. It is one of nine churches in the Neath Port Talbot Methodist Circuit.

David Hillas

Information Board at Sandfields Methodist Church

This board is at the front of the Methodist Church in Western Avenue. It mentions that Sunday services are held at 10.30am and 6.00pm, although only morning services take place now. Also, it is stated on the board that other activities take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week.

David Hillas

Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path

Llwybr defnydd a rennir ar Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan. A shared use path at Baglan Indiustrial Estate

Alan Richards

Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path

Llwybr defnydd a rennir ar Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan A shared use path at Baglan Industrial Estate.

Alan Richards

Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path

Llwybr defnydd a rennir st Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan Shared use path at Baglan Industrial Estate.

Alan Richards

Fordd Solar / Solar Way

Heol Solar yn arwain at Rodfa'r Gorllewin. Ar y postyn lamp mae arwydd yn dynodi Llwybr Arfordir Cymru. Mae'n rhaid bod hwn yn ffordd amgen achos nad yw e'n ymddangos ar y map. Solar Way heading towards Western Avenue. On the lamp post is a Wales Coast Path sign. This must be an alternative route as it is not shown on the map.

Alan Richards

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Baglan is located at Grid Ref: SS7492 (Lat: 51.620082, Lng: -3.80825)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales