Blaen Clydach

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Blaen Clydach

Ystrad Rhondda station Looking south from the northbound platform as the train's crew obtain the signalling token for the section to Treherbert.
Ystrad Rhondda station Credit: Peter Whatley

Blaen Clydach is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated in the picturesque Clydach Valley, it is surrounded by rolling hills and stunning natural beauty. The village is part of the Neath Port Talbot local authority area and is approximately 10 miles north of the town of Neath.

Blaen Clydach has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village developed primarily around coal mining, which was the main industry in the area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The remnants of old mine buildings and pits can still be seen, serving as a reminder of its industrial past.

Today, Blaen Clydach is a tranquil and close-knit community, with a population of around 1,500 residents. The village offers a range of amenities, including a primary school, a local pub, and a few small shops. It is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities through a network of roads, providing easy access to employment and leisure opportunities.

The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, and cycling. The nearby Clydach Gorge is a popular attraction, known for its breathtaking views and scenic walks. Blaen Clydach also benefits from its close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park, allowing residents and visitors to explore the park's stunning landscapes and enjoy various recreational activities.

Overall, Blaen Clydach is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful and scenic escape.

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Blaen Clydach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.628069/-3.47143 or Grid Reference SS9893. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ystrad Rhondda station Looking south from the northbound platform as the train's crew obtain the signalling token for the section to Treherbert.
Ystrad Rhondda station
Looking south from the northbound platform as the train's crew obtain the signalling token for the section to Treherbert.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This repositioned and damaged OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost of No131 Trealaw Road. It marks a point 128.370m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This repositioned and damaged OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost of No131 Trealaw Road. It marks a point 128.370m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on wall west side of Trealaw Road. It marks a point 122.600m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on wall west side of Trealaw Road. It marks a point 122.600m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS eroded cut mark can be found on No126 Ynyscynon Road. It marks a point 147.514m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS eroded cut mark can be found on No126 Ynyscynon Road. It marks a point 147.514m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on wall of No1 Ynyscynon Road. It marks a point 146.124m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on wall of No1 Ynyscynon Road. It marks a point 146.124m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on No141 Tyntyla Road. It marks a point 147.604m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on No141 Tyntyla Road. It marks a point 147.604m above mean sea level.
Tonypandy Powerhouse Built in 1905, the Tonypandy Powerhouse became the engine house of the Llwynypia pit, and five years later became the starting point of the Tonypandy riots.  

It was damaged during those riots after lock-out notices were issued to miners after they refused pay cuts in August of that year. Three months later an official strike began by all those employed by the Cambrian Combine.

The riots broke out in the area of the Powerhouse and windows were smashed. There was also rioting in Dunraven Street and Pandy Square in Tonypandy on the same day.

By 7 November, work at all the Cambrian Combine collieries had stopped, with the exception of the Llwynypia pit.
Tonypandy Powerhouse
Built in 1905, the Tonypandy Powerhouse became the engine house of the Llwynypia pit, and five years later became the starting point of the Tonypandy riots. It was damaged during those riots after lock-out notices were issued to miners after they refused pay cuts in August of that year. Three months later an official strike began by all those employed by the Cambrian Combine. The riots broke out in the area of the Powerhouse and windows were smashed. There was also rioting in Dunraven Street and Pandy Square in Tonypandy on the same day. By 7 November, work at all the Cambrian Combine collieries had stopped, with the exception of the Llwynypia pit.
Tonypandy Square Site of the riots 1926 Strike,where the strikers clashed with the troops sent by Winston Churchill.
Tonypandy Square
Site of the riots 1926 Strike,where the strikers clashed with the troops sent by Winston Churchill.
Old Colliery Site Reclamation Scheme Site of the old Gorki Colliery.
Old Colliery Site Reclamation Scheme
Site of the old Gorki Colliery.
Site of old Pwllyrhebog Railway Line Now a Bridle Path
Site of old Pwllyrhebog Railway Line
Now a Bridle Path
Track to Mynydd Bwllfa
Track to Mynydd Bwllfa
Clydach Vale Country Park Reclamation scheme on the site of the old Cambrian Colliery
Clydach Vale Country Park
Reclamation scheme on the site of the old Cambrian Colliery
Llwynypia Forest
Llwynypia Forest
Tonypandy Fire Station Tonypandy Fire Station, Llwynypia Road, Tonypandy, South Wales
Tonypandy Fire Station
Tonypandy Fire Station, Llwynypia Road, Tonypandy, South Wales
Trealaw: post office and postbox № CF40 141 This office will close permanently on 27 February 2008.
Trealaw: post office and postbox № CF40 141
This office will close permanently on 27 February 2008.
Entrance to Nant y Gwydden Forestry Commission picnic site
Entrance to Nant y Gwydden Forestry Commission picnic site
The Nant y Gwydden, beside the Forestry Commission picnic area
The Nant y Gwydden, beside the Forestry Commission picnic area
Nant y Gwydden picnic area, Forestry Commission
Nant y Gwydden picnic area, Forestry Commission
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Blaen Clydach is located at Grid Ref: SS9893 (Lat: 51.628069, Lng: -3.47143)

Unitary Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Blaenclydach

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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
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Bus Stop
Cwm Clydach School
Bus: yes
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Cwm Clydach School
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Bush Hotel
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Bush Hotel
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Noddfa Chapel
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Bus Stop
Noddfa Chapel
Bus: yes
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Central Hotel
Bus: yes
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Central Hotel
Bus: yes
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