Ynys Tawe

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Ynys Tawe

Trig pillar on Mynydd Gelliwastad This trig pillar is right next to a rutted trail across the mountain.
This is the view east towards Clydach below.
If you look carefully, you can see the chimney from the Inco nickel refinery popping up above the bushes just a little to the right of the pillar top. Swansea, Port Talbot and much of the Swansea valley are also visible from this hill. — Trig pillar on Mynydd Gelliwastad Credit: Nigel Davies

Ynys Tawe is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. It lies on the banks of the River Tawe, which runs through the Swansea Valley. The village is situated approximately 7 miles north of the city of Swansea, making it a popular residential area for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still having easy access to urban amenities.

Ynys Tawe is known for its picturesque surroundings, with the river and the nearby rolling hills providing a beautiful backdrop to the village. The area is rich in natural beauty, with many walking and cycling trails available for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.

The village itself is relatively small, with a close-knit community that prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It has a few local amenities, including a pub, a small convenience store, and a primary school. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily access the nearby city of Swansea.

Ynys Tawe has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to prehistoric times. There are also historical landmarks in the vicinity, such as the ruins of Ynysgedwyn Castle, which was built in the 13th century.

Overall, Ynys Tawe offers a peaceful and scenic environment for residents and visitors alike. Its proximity to Swansea provides the best of both worlds, with access to city amenities while being able to enjoy the tranquility of a rural setting.

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Ynys Tawe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.688231/-3.908565 or Grid Reference SN6800. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig pillar on Mynydd Gelliwastad

This trig pillar is right next to a rutted trail across the mountain. This is the view east towards Clydach below. If you look carefully, you can see the chimney from the Inco nickel refinery popping up above the bushes just a little to the right of the pillar top. Swansea, Port Talbot and much of the Swansea valley are also visible from this hill.

Nigel Davies

Church and Refinery at Clydach

The chimney stack of the nickel refinery dominates the town of Clydach near Swansea. Here it can be seen to the south of a church in the middle of town.

Nigel Davies

Clydach Refinery seen from above

Here is a view of the Inco nickel refinery as seen from the trail up Mynydd Gelliwastad.

Nigel Davies

Semi derelict stable

Small shed used as a stable on side of single track road, with possible stile on side of building (no footpath sign though so probably private).

John Phoenix

Moriah, Ynystawe.

Capel y Bedyddwyr, mae'r garreg uwchben y drysau yn cofnodi 1892 fel blwyddyn yr adeiladu. Helaethwyd yr adeilad yn 1928. A Baptist chapel, the stone above the doors gives 1892 as the year of construction. The chapel was enlarged in 1928.

Gerallt Pennant

Bethania, Clydach

Mae'r garreg ar y wyneb yn dweud mai'r Parchedig Morgan Lewis adeiladodd y capel yn 1841 ac mai James Loid oedd y saer maen. The stone between the upper windows commemorates the Rev. Morgan Lewis as the builder of the chapel and James Loid as the mason.

Gerallt Pennant

Ysbyty Treforys. Morriston Hospital.

Mae'r simdde amryliw ar y chwith yn un o nodweddion pensaerniol y fro. The multi coloured chimney on the left is a prominent local landmark.

Gerallt Pennant

Felin Wen.

Dyma'r adeilad cyntaf wrth yrru i mewn i'r sgwar o'r de. The first building you see driving into this square from the south. Felin Wen means 'White Mill'

Gerallt Pennant

Footbridge, Glais

The footpath crosses the line of an old railway below.

Chris Eilbeck

River Tawe, near Glais

Looking upstream, taken from the A4067 bridge.

Chris Eilbeck

Bryntawe, Ynystawe

A very steep suburban road on the northern edge of the Swansea conurbation.

Jonathan Billinger

Dismantled railway to Clydach tinplate works

As seen from SN6900 : Footbridge, Glais The OS have recently updated their maps to remove the rails from this line but the tree growth suggests they have been gone for much longer. The cutting is wide enough for two tracks and there are now two worn paths side by side along the course. The visible bridge is part of the more recently built A4067.

Nigel Davies

North end of closed Garth Road

Garth road has taken a beating from redevelopments. The new A4067 (bridge pictured in SN6900 : Dismantled railway to Clydach tinplate works) isolated the north end of this road so it has been blocked off. It seems to be used mainly by dog walkers - hence the red bin - and presumably the farmer can still open the gate for access to fields.

Nigel Davies

End of the road

The decent tarmac of Garth Road ends here and a narrow footpath descends to a new footbridge allowing circuitous access to Clydach.

Nigel Davies

Viewing stand - or bus stop shelter?

From a distance, it seems that some new viewing shelters have been built on each side of the rugby pitch here. Closer inspection indeed revealed that these stands *were* re-purposed bus stop shelters complete with their now non-functioning matrix display boards (inside) and a current timetable stating that the bus stop gave times from Swansea Railway Station. One suspects that you'd be waiting a long time here if you wanted to catch the 17 the Gowerton or the 24 to Moriston Hospital...

Hywel Williams

Swansea Canal overflows into Lower Clydach River

Just don't ask what the water level is. The aqueduct here is also a handy overflow maintaining the level in the canal. The excess falls down into the Lower Clydach River just before it joins the Tawe.

Nigel Davies

Footbridge over River Tawe at Clydach

This bridge allows access to the playing fields SN6900 : Viewing stand - or bus stop shelter? on the other side of the river.

Nigel Davies

Mineral line bridge over Tawe

The dismantled mineral line that used to run into the Mond refinery (now the Inco works SN6901 : Clydach Refinery seen from above) is now blocked off at the works fence. You can still get on to the bridge to look at the river though.

Nigel Davies

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Ynys Tawe is located at Grid Ref: SN6800 (Lat: 51.688231, Lng: -3.908565)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Ynystawe, Ynys-Tawe