Llangyfelach

Community in Glamorgan

Wales

Llangyfelach

Bridge and ford Bridge and ford crossing the Afon Llan. The road is very rutted and only really suitable for 4x4s. — Bridge and ford Credit: John Phoenix

Llangyfelach is a community located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated approximately 4 miles north of Swansea city center, making it a convenient residential area for those working in the city. The community is bordered by Morriston and Clydach to the south and Pontarddulais to the west.

Llangyfelach is known for its rich historical heritage, with several landmarks and sites of interest. One of the most prominent attractions is the Llangyfelach Parish Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century. The church boasts a beautiful interior and is surrounded by a picturesque churchyard.

In addition to the church, Llangyfelach is home to several other historic sites, such as Llangyfelach Castle. Although now in ruins, the castle remains a popular spot for visitors, offering a glimpse into the area's medieval past.

The community also offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. There are several schools in the area, including Llangyfelach Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe, providing education for children of all ages. Llangyfelach also has a community center, which hosts various events and activities for both residents and visitors.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Llangyfelach offers plenty of opportunities for exploration. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with walking and cycling routes, such as the Llangyfelach Loop, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Llangyfelach is a charming community that combines a rich historical heritage with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live or visit in Glamorgan.

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Llangyfelach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.679001/-3.970825 or Grid Reference SS6399. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge and ford

Bridge and ford crossing the Afon Llan. The road is very rutted and only really suitable for 4x4s.

John Phoenix

I'r goedwig. To the Forest.

Cyrion Fforest Penllergaer. The edge of Penllergaer Forest.

Gerallt Pennant

Helygen. Willow.

Coed cynhenid ar gyrion coedwig Penllergaer. Native woods near Penllergaer.

Gerallt Pennant

Coed Penllergaer. Penllergaer Forest.

Llanerch dymunol iawn. A pleasant clearing.

Gerallt Pennant

Llwybr bach. The narrow path.

Un o'r nifer o lwybrau sy'n gwneud y goedwig yn werth chweil. Penllrergaer forest has many good walks.

Gerallt Pennant

Triangulation post in Penllegaer Forest

Clearly unfit for the purpose it was created, this triangulation post is now almost invisible from the nearby footpath let alone being visible from miles around as Penllegaer Forest has since been planted and grown around it.

Hywel Williams

Pasture near Brynwhilhach

Early morning; almost a frost.

Jonathan Billinger

Road to Felindre

Looking north on a cold November morning.

Jonathan Billinger

Pasture edge

With a view to Mynydd Gelliwastad (213m) in the distance.

Jonathan Billinger

Tircoed Community Centre

Tircoed is a large modern housing estate built in Penllergaer Forest over the last few years. Much thought has been given to the estate (though the layout can be confusing if you don't know your way round) - it includes its own convenience store and a modern community centre. A recent addition to this building is the antenna attached to the back of the building. This is a quarter wave transmitter mast for the recently launched Radio Tircoed, a voluntary run community radio station.

Hywel Williams

Radio Tircoed studios

Behind the modern community centre for the newly built Tircoed housing estate are what appear to be two shipping containers. Their livery reveals that they are in fact the studios for Radio Tircoed which commenced broadcasting on 1st December 2008. The station is self funded and is entirely run by volunteers and serves the communities of Tircoed, Penllergaer, Pontardulais, Gorseinon, Pontlliw and the M4 Corridor between junctions 47 and 48 - though the signal can be clearly heard much further. Along with its relatively powerful (for a community radio station) FM signal, the station also broadcasts on the internet on its web site, and DJs now frequently get requests from all over the world as well as the community in which it serves. This was the original studio facility - it has since been replaced by a substantially larger structure.

Hywel Williams