Coronation Park

Downs, Moorland in Brecknockshire

Wales

Coronation Park

Alltygrug Cemetery
Alltygrug Cemetery Credit: Adrian Dust

Coronation Park, located in the scenic county of Brecknockshire, is a captivating natural reserve that showcases the stunning beauty of the Downs and Moorland landscapes. Spanning over a vast area, this park offers visitors an immersive experience in the heart of nature.

The park is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The Downs section of the park features rolling hills and expansive grasslands, providing picturesque views that stretch for miles. These open spaces are home to a variety of plant species, including wildflowers such as harebells and orchids, adding bursts of color to the landscape.

Venturing into the Moorland area of the park, visitors are greeted by a unique ecosystem characterized by heather-covered hills and peat bogs. This habitat is a breeding ground for numerous bird species, such as the red grouse and curlew, creating a symphony of bird calls that echo throughout the park. The moorland is also home to adorable creatures like mountain hares and red deer, which can often be spotted by keen-eyed observers.

Coronation Park provides an array of activities for nature enthusiasts, including hiking trails that meander through its breathtaking landscapes. The park's paths are well-maintained, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Additionally, designated picnic spots provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely meal amidst the natural splendor.

Whether it's immersing oneself in the tranquility of the Downs or marveling at the unique Moorland ecosystem, Coronation Park in Brecknockshire offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Coronation Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.778345/-3.7648829 or Grid Reference SN7810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Alltygrug Cemetery
Alltygrug Cemetery
Alltygrug Cemetery
Alltygrug Cemetery
The Ynyscedwyn Arms Public house in Ystradgynlais.
The Ynyscedwyn Arms
Public house in Ystradgynlais.
Nant Gwys Viewed from Tir y Gof bridge.
Nant Gwys
Viewed from Tir y Gof bridge.
Swansea Canal Aqueduct at Ystalyfera The Ystalyfera aqueduct is reputed to be the first built with waterproof mortar.  The canal has been turned into a cycletrack in Ystalyfera: see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1482740">SN7709 : On Swansea Canal aqueduct over the Twrch at Gurnos</a>.  The structure was recently renovated at great expense.
The Swansea Canal was constructed by the Swansea Canal Navigation Company between 1794 and 1798, measuring some 16 miles long and running from Swansea to Hen Neuadd Abercraf.
Swansea Canal Aqueduct at Ystalyfera
The Ystalyfera aqueduct is reputed to be the first built with waterproof mortar. The canal has been turned into a cycletrack in Ystalyfera: see SN7709 : On Swansea Canal aqueduct over the Twrch at Gurnos. The structure was recently renovated at great expense. The Swansea Canal was constructed by the Swansea Canal Navigation Company between 1794 and 1798, measuring some 16 miles long and running from Swansea to Hen Neuadd Abercraf.
Steam winch at Ynyscedwyn ironworks The ironworks is represented by preserved arcaded walls and a chimney. This little winch is preserved alongside.
Steam winch at Ynyscedwyn ironworks
The ironworks is represented by preserved arcaded walls and a chimney. This little winch is preserved alongside.
Ynyscedwyn iron works With the many coal mines in the surrounding area, it was only natural for the heavy industry of metal working to go hand in hand.  Here we see the remains of the victorian Ynyscedwyn iron works, which made use of the revolutionary hot blast process.

The arches and chimney stack are all that remain today of a large factory that sprawled across this area.
Ynyscedwyn iron works
With the many coal mines in the surrounding area, it was only natural for the heavy industry of metal working to go hand in hand. Here we see the remains of the victorian Ynyscedwyn iron works, which made use of the revolutionary hot blast process. The arches and chimney stack are all that remain today of a large factory that sprawled across this area.
Wonky Roundabout Built at odd angles.
Wonky Roundabout
Built at odd angles.
Road to Ystradgynlais Here the road is aligned along the track bed of the former Swansea Vale and Neath and Brecon Junction Railway south of the town.
Road to Ystradgynlais
Here the road is aligned along the track bed of the former Swansea Vale and Neath and Brecon Junction Railway south of the town.
Penrhiwvarteg Scout Hostel, Ystradgynlais The 1st Swansea Valley Oak Scouts Group owns and runs this hostel, see; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://hsmt.info/Penrhiwvarteg%20.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://hsmt.info/Penrhiwvarteg%20.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Penrhiwvarteg Scout Hostel, Ystradgynlais
The 1st Swansea Valley Oak Scouts Group owns and runs this hostel, see; LinkExternal link
Electricity Sub-station By the Neath road, near Ystradgynlais
Electricity Sub-station
By the Neath road, near Ystradgynlais
Railway Terrace The railway is no more but these cottages still indicate the Swansea Valley Line that is no more.
Railway Terrace
The railway is no more but these cottages still indicate the Swansea Valley Line that is no more.
River Tawe - upstream View north-east from Glan-rhyd Bridge
River Tawe - upstream
View north-east from Glan-rhyd Bridge
Electrical equipment; blue, yellow, red. The significance of the three coloured caps is to identify the phase of the voltages present on the equipment. Electricity on the grid is distributed as three phases. The colours red, yellow and blue identify the three different phases. (New cable colours are now brown, grey and black.)
Thanks to another member for this explanation.
Electrical equipment; blue, yellow, red.
The significance of the three coloured caps is to identify the phase of the voltages present on the equipment. Electricity on the grid is distributed as three phases. The colours red, yellow and blue identify the three different phases. (New cable colours are now brown, grey and black.) Thanks to another member for this explanation.
River Tawe - downstream View south-west from the Glan-rhyd Bridge.
River Tawe - downstream
View south-west from the Glan-rhyd Bridge.
Glan-rhyd Bridge Taking the minor road from the Dulais over the Tawe.
Glan-rhyd Bridge
Taking the minor road from the Dulais over the Tawe.
House by the river This track leads to a secluded house by the Tawe near the Glan-rhyd Bridge.
House by the river
This track leads to a secluded house by the Tawe near the Glan-rhyd Bridge.
Row of shops Gurnos Road, Glan-rhyd, looking north.
Row of shops
Gurnos Road, Glan-rhyd, looking north.
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Coronation Park is located at Grid Ref: SN7810 (Lat: 51.778345, Lng: -3.7648829)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.778345,-3.7648829
Ystradgynlais
Place: town
Population: 8023
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q2720261
Wikipedia: en:Ystradgynlais
Lat/Long: 51.777311/-3.758499
Post Office
Lat/Long: 51.7777589/-3.758852
Bank
Lloyds Bank
Atm: yes
Brand Wikidata: Q1152847
Contact Website: https://branches.lloydsbank.com/ystradgynlais/14-commercial-street
Lat/Long: 51.777822/-3.7584711
Theatre
Lat/Long: 51.7784991/-3.7576933
Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.7772544/-3.7578811
Fast Food
Greggs
Atm: yes
Brand: Greggs
Brand Wikidata: Q3403981
Brand Wikipedia: en:Greggs
Contact Website: https://www.greggs.co.uk/shop-finder?shop-code=3510
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Shop: bakery
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7774137/-3.758498
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:15; Sa 12:00
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: SA9 582
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.7775898/-3.7586477
Cafe
Loaf
Cuisine: sandwich
Lat/Long: 51.7772445/-3.7582083
Restaurant
Merlin's Cafe Bar
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Lat/Long: 51.7784455/-3.7592818
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.778555/-3.759373
Shop: laundry
Lat/Long: 51.7787309/-3.7596144
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 51.7788305/-3.7597324
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 51.7776689/-3.7577797
Volunteer Centre
Lat/Long: 51.7770656/-3.7579278
Bus Stop
Barclays, Brecon Road
Lat/Long: 51.7775723/-3.7581603
Bus Stop
Barclays, Brecon Road
Lat/Long: 51.7774818/-3.7579969
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: SA9 616D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.7752552/-3.7613165
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.775171/-3.7599903
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.7772467/-3.7614414
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 51.7761995/-3.7609421
Direction: 235
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 5
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.7772542/-3.7613837
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.7801197/-3.7582818
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 17
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.7753063/-3.7614696
Direction: 275
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 7
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.7745686/-3.7612697
Pub
Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel
Addr City: Ystradgynlais
Addr Housename: Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel
Addr Housenumber: 53
Addr Postcode: SA9 1LA
Addr Street: Commercial Street
Brewery: Brains
Capacity: 50
Cuisine: regional;chicken;fish_and_chips;seafood
Email: stephduffy65@yahoo.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mo-Tu 12:00-19:30; We-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-16:00
Outdoor Seating: yes
Phone: +44 1639 841 000
Smoking: no
Takeaway: no
Tourism: hotel
Website: http://www.ynyscedwynarms.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.7791417/-3.7606713
Bus Stop
Ystradgynlais Interchange
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610WDB48385
Naptan NaptanCode: powmtat
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 4
Lat/Long: 51.7779379/-3.7576588
Bus Stop
Ystradgynlais Interchange
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610WDB48384
Naptan NaptanCode: powmtap
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 3
Lat/Long: 51.7779877/-3.7577138
Bus Stop
Ystradgynlais Interchange
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610WDB48383
Naptan NaptanCode: powmtam
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 2
Lat/Long: 51.7780321/-3.7577634
Bus Stop
Ystradgynlais Interchange
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 5610WDB48382
Naptan NaptanCode: powmtaj
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 1
Lat/Long: 51.7780744/-3.7578204
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Noexit: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Ref: 4
Lat/Long: 51.7779506/-3.7577106
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Noexit: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Ref: 3
Lat/Long: 51.7779995/-3.7577689
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Noexit: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Ref: 1
Lat/Long: 51.7780862/-3.7578635
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Noexit: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Ref: 2
Lat/Long: 51.7780437/-3.7578066
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