Aberaman South

Community in Glamorgan

Wales

Aberaman South

Track towards St Gwynno Forest
Track towards St Gwynno Forest Credit: Alan Hughes

Aberaman South is a community located in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf in Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated in the South Wales Valleys, approximately 20 miles north of Cardiff. The community is bordered by the communities of Aberaman North, Aberdare Town, and Llwydcoed.

Aberaman South is predominantly a residential area, with a mix of housing types including terraced houses, semi-detached houses, and a few detached properties. The community has a population of around 4,000 people and is served by several local amenities such as schools, shops, and community centers.

One notable feature of Aberaman South is its close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park, which offers residents and visitors opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. The community is also surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, with rolling hills and lush green valleys.

Transportation in Aberaman South is mainly reliant on road links, with the A4059 road running through the community, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. There are also regular bus services connecting Aberaman South with other parts of the county borough.

Overall, Aberaman South is a peaceful and picturesque community, offering a tranquil living environment with easy access to both urban amenities and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.

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Aberaman South Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.684809/-3.438811 or Grid Reference ST0099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track towards St Gwynno Forest
Track towards St Gwynno Forest
Track towards Cwmaman
Track towards Cwmaman
Track towards Godreaman
Track towards Godreaman
Inquisitive Sheep on moorland north of Cwmaman
Inquisitive Sheep
on moorland north of Cwmaman
Glanrhyd Street, Cwmaman View WNW on a damp Sunday morning
Glanrhyd Street, Cwmaman
View WNW on a damp Sunday morning
Track junction
Track junction
Cwmaman and Godreaman View taken from mountainside above Cwmaman (Craig Tirllaethdy) looking North East.
Cwmaman and Godreaman
View taken from mountainside above Cwmaman (Craig Tirllaethdy) looking North East.
Above Cwmaman The Nant Neol valley is seen in the middle distance above the main Cynon valley on the right.
Above Cwmaman
The Nant Neol valley is seen in the middle distance above the main Cynon valley on the right.
Shepherds Arms, Cwmaman Local posters claim this is the last pub in the village and in danger of closing. The different construction and the old writing style of the name suggest it has survived for quite some time.
Shepherds Arms, Cwmaman
Local posters claim this is the last pub in the village and in danger of closing. The different construction and the old writing style of the name suggest it has survived for quite some time.
Sculpture #5, Cwmaman One of several sculptures that now surround the nearby church.
Sculpture #5, Cwmaman
One of several sculptures that now surround the nearby church.
Acorn sculpture, Cwmaman The sixth of several sculptures surrounding the nearby church - an acorn separated from its cup.
Acorn sculpture, Cwmaman
The sixth of several sculptures surrounding the nearby church - an acorn separated from its cup.
Fragile Earth at Cwmaman Sculpture Trail Fragile Earth by Paul Clarke, a wooden sculpture set in the Cwmaman Sculpture Trail.

The sculpture was unveiled in 2007.  It is located a short walk from St Joseph's Church, Cwmaman.
Fragile Earth at Cwmaman Sculpture Trail
Fragile Earth by Paul Clarke, a wooden sculpture set in the Cwmaman Sculpture Trail. The sculpture was unveiled in 2007. It is located a short walk from St Joseph's Church, Cwmaman.
The Goddess by Peter Boyd at Cwmaman Sculpture Trail The Goddess sculpture by Peter Boyd forms part of the Cwmaman Sculpture Trail.  It is located very near St Joseph's Church, Cwmaman.
The Goddess by Peter Boyd at Cwmaman Sculpture Trail
The Goddess sculpture by Peter Boyd forms part of the Cwmaman Sculpture Trail. It is located very near St Joseph's Church, Cwmaman.
On cycle route 47, Twyn-y-Briddallt
On cycle route 47, Twyn-y-Briddallt
Looking down on Cycle route 47 Featuring the only cyclist I saw using the route
Looking down on Cycle route 47
Featuring the only cyclist I saw using the route
John Street, Abercwmboi The B4275 through Abercwmboi, is the main street.  It is characterised by rows of mining town terraced houses, and these days extensive traffic calming.
John Street, Abercwmboi
The B4275 through Abercwmboi, is the main street. It is characterised by rows of mining town terraced houses, and these days extensive traffic calming.
Jubilee Road, Aberaman The square has a lot of terraced housing like this covering much of Aberaman.  This one is distinctive in that it has the post office.
Jubilee Road, Aberaman
The square has a lot of terraced housing like this covering much of Aberaman. This one is distinctive in that it has the post office.
The haves and the have nots A juxtaposition of multi-national celebrity based advertising and a row of cottages in Aberaman in the Cynon valley.
The haves and the have nots
A juxtaposition of multi-national celebrity based advertising and a row of cottages in Aberaman in the Cynon valley.
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Aberaman South is located at Grid Ref: ST0099 (Lat: 51.684809, Lng: -3.438811)

Unitary Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Aberaman De

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.684809,-3.438811
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 51.6888469/-3.4394224
Cwmaman Convenience Store
Addr Housenumber: 24-27
Addr Postcode: CF44 6NS
Addr Street: Fforchaman Road
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Brand Wikipedia: en:Premier Stores
Fhrs Id: 190790
Shop: convenience
Website: https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/cwmaman-convenience-store
Lat/Long: 51.6866952/-3.4411078
Pub
The Shepherd's Arms
Addr Postcode: CF44 6NS
Addr Street: Fforchaman Road
Fhrs Id: 839388
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Smoking: outside
Toilets: yes
Toilets Access: customers
Wheelchair: designated
Lat/Long: 51.6856186/-3.4417126
Fast Food
Tim's
Addr Housenumber: 15
Addr Postcode: CF44 6PB
Addr Street: Aman Court
Cuisine: chinese
Disused: yes
Drive Through: no
Fhrs Id: 65012
Lat/Long: 51.6853316/-3.4432079
Pub
Cwmaman Institute
Addr Postcode: CF44 6NY
Addr Street: Alice Place
Note: probably the Welfare on this road
Lat/Long: 51.6852053/-3.442111
Cafe
Queen Ti's Tearooms
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Postcode: CF44 6NS
Addr Street: Fforchaman Road
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Lat/Long: 51.6855005/-3.4430819
Fast Food
Lin Hao
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: CF44 6NS
Addr Street: Fforchaman Road
Cuisine: chinese
Drive Through: no
Fhrs Id: 1211124
Lat/Long: 51.686519/-3.4411722
Cwmneol
Railway: dismantled_colliery
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 51.6882315/-3.4376532
Telephone
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Covered: booth
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: This is the phone box used for the photo of the Stereophonics in NME in 1997
Lat/Long: 51.6856408/-3.4415599
Cwmneol
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397937
Power: substation
Ref: 552133
Voltage: 11000
Lat/Long: 51.6890135/-3.4389507
Mission Hall
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 51.6889522/-3.4391384
Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.6861933/-3.4411716
Glynhafod Street
Brand: National Grid
Brand Wikidata: Q1465461
Operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution Plc
Operator Old: Western Power Distribution
Operator Wikidata: Q7988183
Owner: National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) Plc
Owner Wikidata: Q114397937
Power: substation
Ref: 552135
Voltage: 11000
Lat/Long: 51.6869144/-3.4418048
Direction: 125
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6876743/-3.4415586
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 18
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6853582/-3.4449661
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 18
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6853723/-3.4448863
Direction: 125
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6857703/-3.4455468
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.686169/-3.4453617
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 30
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6838906/-3.4444843
Direction: ESE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6865366/-3.4408682
Theatre
Cwmaman Theatre
Website: https://www.cwmamantheatre.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.6853777/-3.4420437
Direction: 215
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.687864/-3.4431537
Direction: SSE
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: 51.684959/-3.444643
Direction: 215
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6839566/-3.4423276
Direction: 175
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.6830784/-3.4437425
Direction: SSE
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: 51.685155/-3.4411642
Direction: WSW
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: 51.6851529/-3.4412775
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6864282/-3.4440101
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.6860652/-3.4429513
Access: customers
Door: double
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6867704/-3.4408927
Door: hinged
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 51.686501/-3.4411388
Access: yes
Door: gate
Entrance: main
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.6838074/-3.441969
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.687534/-3.4412989
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