Aberdâr Dwyrain

Community in Glamorgan

Wales

Aberdâr Dwyrain

Entrance, Dare Valley Country Park
Entrance, Dare Valley Country Park Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Aberdâr Dwyrain is a small community located in Glamorgan, a historic county in Wales. Situated in the southern part of the country, Aberdâr Dwyrain is known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history.

The community is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green valleys, offering breathtaking views of the countryside. It is also home to several rivers and streams, adding to the natural beauty of the area. The climate in Aberdâr Dwyrain is generally mild, with warm summers and cool winters.

Historically, Aberdâr Dwyrain was an important mining area, with coal being the main resource. The mining industry played a significant role in shaping the community's economy and culture. Today, remnants of the coal mining era can still be seen, such as old mine shafts and buildings.

In terms of facilities and amenities, Aberdâr Dwyrain has a range of services to cater to its residents. There are local shops, schools, and community centers that provide essential services to the community. The area is also well-connected, with good transportation links to nearby towns and cities.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Aberdâr Dwyrain offers a range of recreational activities. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, where visitors can enjoy picnics and wildlife spotting.

In conclusion, Aberdâr Dwyrain is a small community in Glamorgan that offers a beautiful natural environment, a rich history, and a range of amenities for its residents and visitors.

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Aberdâr Dwyrain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.721675/-3.431511 or Grid Reference SO0103. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance, Dare Valley Country Park
Entrance, Dare Valley Country Park
Monk Street, Aberdare
Monk Street, Aberdare
Panorama from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare View from Mynydd Aberdâr.
Panorama from Merthyr Tydfil to Aberdare
View from Mynydd Aberdâr.
New trackwork at Aberdare station Part of the Cardiff Metro project.
New trackwork at Aberdare station
Part of the Cardiff Metro project.
Aberdare station The 15.51 to Barry Island will be departing shortly.
Aberdare station
The 15.51 to Barry Island will be departing shortly.
Aberdare station car park
Aberdare station car park
Recreation area, Ysgubor Wen
Recreation area, Ysgubor Wen
Woodland path A path through a narrow strip of woodland near Ysgubor Wen.
Woodland path
A path through a narrow strip of woodland near Ysgubor Wen.
House refurbishment The building on the right looks as if it might once have been a farmhouse.
House refurbishment
The building on the right looks as if it might once have been a farmhouse.
St Matthew Church, Abernant Clad with corrugated sheeting, this is one of only a handful of tin tabernacles in South Wales.  

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Matthew%27s_Church,_Abernant" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Matthew%27s_Church,_Abernant">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. 

See also <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_tabernacle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_tabernacle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
St Matthew Church, Abernant
Clad with corrugated sheeting, this is one of only a handful of tin tabernacles in South Wales. See LinkExternal link. See also LinkExternal link.
Woodland track Track alongside Nant y Wenallt.
Woodland track
Track alongside Nant y Wenallt.
Track over stream The track originally served the Werfa Colliery.
Track over stream
The track originally served the Werfa Colliery.
Approaching Canal Road On the outskirts of Aberdare.
Approaching Canal Road
On the outskirts of Aberdare.
Old track serving the Werfa Colloery
Old track serving the Werfa Colloery
Track to Werfa Colliery Further uphill from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7260517">SO0201 : Old track serving the Werfa Colloery</a>.
Track to Werfa Colliery
Ysgol Gynradd Abernant Abernant Junior School.
Ysgol Gynradd Abernant
Abernant Junior School.
Fence between woodland and lane As close as I could get to the corner of grid square SO 0004.  The viewing angle is very slightly south of east and the lane is in SO 0003.
Fence between woodland and lane
As close as I could get to the corner of grid square SO 0004. The viewing angle is very slightly south of east and the lane is in SO 0003.
Rhoswenallt Inn Public house in Abernant.
Rhoswenallt Inn
Public house in Abernant.
Show me another place!

Aberdâr Dwyrain is located at Grid Ref: SO0103 (Lat: 51.721675, Lng: -3.431511)

Unitary Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Aberdare East

What 3 Words

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Abernant
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