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Cwm Llaethdy

Valley in Glamorgan

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Cwm Llaethdy

Control barrier on mountain bike track
Control barrier on mountain bike track Credit: Alan Hughes

Cwm Llaethdy is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. Nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, the village offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

The name "Cwm Llaethdy" translates to "Dairy Valley" in English, which is a testament to the area's historical association with dairy farming. The village has a rich agricultural heritage, with many farms and fields still dotting the landscape.

The community of Cwm Llaethdy is close-knit and friendly, with a population of around 500 people. The village is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with residents often organizing events and activities to bring the community together.

Despite its rural setting, Cwm Llaethdy benefits from good transport links. The nearby A48 road connects the village to the nearby towns and cities, offering easy access to amenities and services.

The surrounding natural beauty of Cwm Llaethdy makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are numerous walking and hiking trails in the area, allowing visitors to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy breathtaking views of the valley.

Overall, Cwm Llaethdy is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life in the heart of the Welsh countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.668337/-3.63044 or Grid Reference SS8797. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Control barrier on mountain bike track
Control barrier on mountain bike track
White’s level Once a mining track, now one of the cycle trails at the Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre.
White’s level
Once a mining track, now one of the cycle trails at the Glyncorrwg Mountain Bike Centre.
Nothing but silhouettes now
Nothing but silhouettes now
Hen adfail / Old ruin Adfail o feudy (neu 'glawty' fel y'i gelwid yn y parthau hyn) uwchben pentre Glyncorrwg. Diddorol nodi bod map y degwm 1839 yn enwi'r cae islaw iddo fel' Cae dan y glawty' ac yn eiddo i Thomas Thomas o Ffarm Tyn y Pant gerllaw. A ruined cow house above the village of Glyncorrwg (trans. [river] Corrwg valley). Interestingly, the 1839 tithe map describes the field immediately below the building as 'Cae dan y glawty' (trans. field below the cow house) and belonged to Thomas Thomas of nearby Tyn y Pant Farm (trans. homestead of the hollow).
Hen adfail / Old ruin
Adfail o feudy (neu 'glawty' fel y'i gelwid yn y parthau hyn) uwchben pentre Glyncorrwg. Diddorol nodi bod map y degwm 1839 yn enwi'r cae islaw iddo fel' Cae dan y glawty' ac yn eiddo i Thomas Thomas o Ffarm Tyn y Pant gerllaw. A ruined cow house above the village of Glyncorrwg (trans. [river] Corrwg valley). Interestingly, the 1839 tithe map describes the field immediately below the building as 'Cae dan y glawty' (trans. field below the cow house) and belonged to Thomas Thomas of nearby Tyn y Pant Farm (trans. homestead of the hollow).
Hen adfail / Old ruin Adfail o feudy uwchben pentre Glyncorrwg. Diddorol nodi bod map y degwm 1839 yn enwi'r cae islaw iddo fel' Cae dan y glawty' sef beudy ac yn eiddo i Thomas Thomas o Ffarm Tyn y Pant gerllaw. A ruined cow house above the village of Glyncorrwg (trans. [river] Corrwg valley). Interestingly, the 1839 tithe map describes the field immediately below the building as 'Cae dan y glawty' (trans. field below the cow house) and belonged to Thomas Thomas of nearby Tyn y Pant Farm (trans. homestead of the hollow).
Hen adfail / Old ruin
Adfail o feudy uwchben pentre Glyncorrwg. Diddorol nodi bod map y degwm 1839 yn enwi'r cae islaw iddo fel' Cae dan y glawty' sef beudy ac yn eiddo i Thomas Thomas o Ffarm Tyn y Pant gerllaw. A ruined cow house above the village of Glyncorrwg (trans. [river] Corrwg valley). Interestingly, the 1839 tithe map describes the field immediately below the building as 'Cae dan y glawty' (trans. field below the cow house) and belonged to Thomas Thomas of nearby Tyn y Pant Farm (trans. homestead of the hollow).
Llwybr ceffyl ger Glyncorrwg/ Bridleway near Glyncorrwg Llwybr ceffyl yn mynd i lawr y waered gyda hen wal garreg sych ar bob ochr iddo. A bridleway descends the slope with drystone walls on either side.
Llwybr ceffyl ger Glyncorrwg/ Bridleway near Glyncorrwg
Llwybr ceffyl yn mynd i lawr y waered gyda hen wal garreg sych ar bob ochr iddo. A bridleway descends the slope with drystone walls on either side.
Cyffordd o draciau / Junction of tracks Cyffordd o draciau gyda'r un yn y blaendir yn cwrdd â llwybr ceffyl. A junction of tracks with the one in the foreground joining a bridleway.
Cyffordd o draciau / Junction of tracks
Cyffordd o draciau gyda'r un yn y blaendir yn cwrdd â llwybr ceffyl. A junction of tracks with the one in the foreground joining a bridleway.
Trac coedwigaeth / Forestry track Trac coedwigaeth mewn lleoliad a elwir Graig Isaf. Forestry track at a location known as Graig Isaf. (trans. lower crag).
Trac coedwigaeth / Forestry track
Trac coedwigaeth mewn lleoliad a elwir Graig Isaf. Forestry track at a location known as Graig Isaf. (trans. lower crag).
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on No41 Gwynfi Street. It marks a point 264.880m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on No41 Gwynfi Street. It marks a point 264.880m above mean sea level.
Giving Glyncorrwg a facelift
Giving Glyncorrwg a facelift
Nant yr Allor falls Tumbling over rocks before joining Afon Corrwg a few metres downstream.
Nant yr Allor falls
Tumbling over rocks before joining Afon Corrwg a few metres downstream.
Gushing and gurgling Nant yr Allor cascading over rocks.
Gushing and gurgling
Nant yr Allor cascading over rocks.
Cascades on Nant yr Allor
Cascades on Nant yr Allor
Yard entrance at outskirts of Glyncorrwg
Yard entrance at outskirts of Glyncorrwg
A bench with a view A good place to stop and enjoy the views of the cascades on Nant yr Allor.
A bench with a view
A good place to stop and enjoy the views of the cascades on Nant yr Allor.
Nant yr Allor cascading over rocks
Nant yr Allor cascading over rocks
Ordnance Survey Rivet This damaged OS rivet can be found on the rock SE side of the road. It marked a point 189.086m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This damaged OS rivet can be found on the rock SE side of the road. It marked a point 189.086m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on the step of No6 Sunnyside Terrace. It marks a point 186.327m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on the step of No6 Sunnyside Terrace. It marks a point 186.327m above mean sea level.
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Cwm Llaethdy is located at Grid Ref: SS8797 (Lat: 51.668337, Lng: -3.63044)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales

What 3 Words

///grape.destiny.reckoned. Near Glyncorrwg, Neath Port Talbot

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Glyncorrwg Cwm Llaethdy

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