Scwrfa

Settlement in Brecknockshire

Wales

Scwrfa

Llwybr i Barc Bryn Bach / Path to Bryn Bach Park Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Parc Bryn Bach.

Path heading towards Bryn Bach Park (trans. little hill).
Llwybr i Barc Bryn Bach / Path to Bryn Bach Park Credit: Alan Richards

Scwrfa is a small village located in the county of Brecknockshire, Wales. It is situated in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and rolling hills. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, with many hiking trails and outdoor activities available for visitors to enjoy.

Scwrfa has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

In terms of amenities, Scwrfa has a small but tight-knit community, with a village hall, post office, and a few local shops and pubs. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Brecon and Abergavenny.

Overall, Scwrfa is a charming and tranquil village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Scwrfa Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.785401/-3.248489 or Grid Reference SO1310. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Llwybr i Barc Bryn Bach / Path to Bryn Bach Park Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Parc Bryn Bach.

Path heading towards Bryn Bach Park (trans. little hill).
Llwybr i Barc Bryn Bach / Path to Bryn Bach Park
Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Parc Bryn Bach. Path heading towards Bryn Bach Park (trans. little hill).
Ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni / On the slopes of Rhymney Hill Piler arolwg ar lawr ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni. Yn y pellter mae Llyn Bryn Bach.

A recumbent survey pillar on the slopes of Rhymney Hill. Visible in the distance is Bryn Bach Lake (trans. little hill).
Ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni / On the slopes of Rhymney Hill
Piler arolwg ar lawr ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni. Yn y pellter mae Llyn Bryn Bach. A recumbent survey pillar on the slopes of Rhymney Hill. Visible in the distance is Bryn Bach Lake (trans. little hill).
Carn ar Fryn Rhymni / A cairn on Rhymney Hill Domen o gerrig, nod terfyn posibl, ar Fryn Rhymni ger ei gopa. Yn y pellter mae Mynydd Bedwellte.

A pile of stones, possibly a boundary marker, on Rhymney Hill near its summit. Mynydd Bedwellte (trans. mountain of Mellte's abode) can be seen in the distance.
Carn ar Fryn Rhymni / A cairn on Rhymney Hill
Domen o gerrig, nod terfyn posibl, ar Fryn Rhymni ger ei gopa. Yn y pellter mae Mynydd Bedwellte. A pile of stones, possibly a boundary marker, on Rhymney Hill near its summit. Mynydd Bedwellte (trans. mountain of Mellte's abode) can be seen in the distance.
Trac lawr i Ystad Cefn Golau / Track down to Cefn Golau Estate Trac o'r mynydd yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Ystad Gefn Golud.

A track from the mountain descending towards Cefn Golau Estate (trans. light ridge).
Trac lawr i Ystad Cefn Golau / Track down to Cefn Golau Estate
Trac o'r mynydd yn mynd i lawr y waered i gyfeiriad Ystad Gefn Golud. A track from the mountain descending towards Cefn Golau Estate (trans. light ridge).
Llwybr ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni /  Path on the slopes of Rhymney Hill Sticil ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni.

A stile on the slopes of Rhymney Hill.
Llwybr ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni / Path on the slopes of Rhymney Hill
Sticil ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni. A stile on the slopes of Rhymney Hill.
Trac ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni / Track on the slopes of Rhymney Hill Trac ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni yn mynd i gyfeiriad lleoliad o'r enw Tredegar Patch.

A track on the slopes of Rhymney Hill heading towards a location known as Tredegar Patch.
Trac ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni / Track on the slopes of Rhymney Hill
Trac ar lethrau Bryn Rhymni yn mynd i gyfeiriad lleoliad o'r enw Tredegar Patch. A track on the slopes of Rhymney Hill heading towards a location known as Tredegar Patch.
Llwybr i Barc Bryn Bach / Path to Bryn Bach Park Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Parc Bryn Bach.

A path heading in the direction of Bryn Bach Park (trans. little hill).
Llwybr i Barc Bryn Bach / Path to Bryn Bach Park
Llwybr yn mynd i gyfeiriad Parc Bryn Bach. A path heading in the direction of Bryn Bach Park (trans. little hill).
Llwybr i Deras Mafeking / Path to Mafeking Terrace Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd i gyfeiriad Teras Mafeking.

A public footpath heading towards Mafeking Terrace.
Llwybr i Deras Mafeking / Path to Mafeking Terrace
Llwybr cyhoeddus yn mynd i gyfeiriad Teras Mafeking. A public footpath heading towards Mafeking Terrace.
Llwybr i Deras Fictoria / Path to Victoria  Terrace Stepiau yn arwain lawr at Deras Fictoria.

Steps leading down to Victoria Terrace.
Llwybr i Deras Fictoria / Path to Victoria Terrace
Stepiau yn arwain lawr at Deras Fictoria. Steps leading down to Victoria Terrace.
Llwybr yn cwrdd â heol  /  A path joins a road Llwybr cyhoeddus yn cwrdd â heol sy'n arwain at Dredegar.

A public footpath joins a road heading towards Tredegar.
Llwybr yn cwrdd â heol / A path joins a road
Llwybr cyhoeddus yn cwrdd â heol sy'n arwain at Dredegar. A public footpath joins a road heading towards Tredegar.
Wind Turbine at Rassau Industrial Estate This was the first full scale wind turbine to be erected in Blaenau Gwent round about 2012.
It sits beside the Alan Davies Way in the grounds of BMI Redlands Rassau Plant.
Many more wind turbines have been erected since then in the County including another one on the same industrial estate. Look carefully and you can see it and the moon too.
Wind Turbine at Rassau Industrial Estate
This was the first full scale wind turbine to be erected in Blaenau Gwent round about 2012. It sits beside the Alan Davies Way in the grounds of BMI Redlands Rassau Plant. Many more wind turbines have been erected since then in the County including another one on the same industrial estate. Look carefully and you can see it and the moon too.
Parc Bryn Bach / Bryn Bach Park Llwybr glanllyn ym Mharc Bryn Bach.

Lakeside path at Bryn Bach Park (trans. little hill).
Parc Bryn Bach / Bryn Bach Park
Llwybr glanllyn ym Mharc Bryn Bach. Lakeside path at Bryn Bach Park (trans. little hill).
A4048 Slip Road onto Nantybwch Roundabout A465>A4048 Slip road leading onto the Nantybwch roundabout, in Tredegar.
A4048 Slip Road onto Nantybwch Roundabout
A465>A4048 Slip road leading onto the Nantybwch roundabout, in Tredegar.
Bryn Bach Park lake and visitor centre Bryn Bach park lake is a flooded open cast mine near Tredegar now used as a country park with model boat racing, fishing wind surfing and a campsite
Bryn Bach Park lake and visitor centre
Bryn Bach park lake is a flooded open cast mine near Tredegar now used as a country park with model boat racing, fishing wind surfing and a campsite
Viaduct near Nant-y-bwch, Tredegar Disused railway viaduct
Viaduct near Nant-y-bwch, Tredegar
Disused railway viaduct
Reservoir near Trefil Shon-Sheffrey's reservoir near Trefil
Reservoir near Trefil
Shon-Sheffrey's reservoir near Trefil
Memorial to Aneurin Bevan
Memorial to Aneurin Bevan
Memorial to Aneurin Bevan founder of the NHS
Memorial to Aneurin Bevan
founder of the NHS
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Scwrfa is located at Grid Ref: SO1310 (Lat: 51.785401, Lng: -3.248489)

Unitary Authority: Blaenau Gwent

Police Authority: Gwent

What 3 Words

///quickly.consumed.tickling. Near Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent

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