Abercregan

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Abercregan

Forest tracks above Cwm Cregan Credit: Alan Hughes

Abercregan is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated in the Afan Valley, nestled between the rivers Afan and Pelenna. The village is part of the Neath Port Talbot local authority area and has a population of around 500 people.

Historically, Abercregan was a significant coal mining community during the Industrial Revolution. The village prospered in the 19th century due to the abundance of coal in the surrounding areas. However, the decline of the coal industry in the mid-20th century led to a significant decrease in population and economic activity.

Today, Abercregan retains its charm as a quiet and picturesque village. It is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including rolling hills and dense forests, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Afan Forest Park offers various recreational activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting.

The village itself consists of a small cluster of houses, a local pub, and a community center. The residents of Abercregan are known for their strong sense of community and pride in their heritage. The village hosts various community events throughout the year, including festivals and gatherings.

Overall, Abercregan is a tranquil village that offers a peaceful retreat and a glimpse into the rich history of coal mining in Glamorgan.

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Abercregan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.656247/-3.663669 or Grid Reference SS8596. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forest tracks above Cwm Cregan

Alan Hughes

Control barrier on mountain bike track

Alan Hughes

Fforch LÃ¢s

Remote farm in Cwm Cregan.

Alan Hughes

Personal shrine near Abercregan

Alan Hughes

Red bus at Cymer â 1979

Classic Welsh mining valley scene, although in this area the mines had ceased operating many years before this photograph. Tree growth in the lower valley in the intervening years means that this view is currently not repeatable.

Alan Murray-Rust

Bus on the bridge at Cymer/Cymmer â 1979

The bridge was opened in 1926 and at the time was one of the longest single-span ferro-concrete road bridges in Britain. Built in association with L.G. Mouchel & Partners of London, pioneers of ferro-concrete construction, it was Listed Grade II in 2000. The bus is a Leyland National, operated by South Wales Transport, in the standard red livery of the National Bus Company of which it was a subsidiary.

Alan Murray-Rust

Climbing Maesteg Road, Cymer/Cymmer â 1979

Third in a sequence of views involving this bus making its way from the bottom of the valley of the Afon Afan towards Maesteg. South Wales Transport 799 is a Leyland National new in 1978 and wearing the standard National Bus Company 'Poppy red' livery. See also Link and Link This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the stone east junction of the stream. It marks a point 229.679m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the stone wall north side of the track. It marks a point 263.500m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the stone south side of the track. It marks a point 261.659m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Wal gynnal ar ochr cyn reilffordd / Retaining wall on former railway

Wal gynnal wrth ochr cyn Reilffordd Fwynau De Cymru. Yn y lleoliad hwn hefyd y daeth dramffordd i lawr y llethr o Lofa Nant-y-bar i ymuno â'r lein. A retaining wall on the side of the former South Wales Mineral Railway. Also a tramway, which transported coal down the hill from Nant-y-bar Colliery, joined the railway at this location.

Alan Richards

Toriad rheilffordd / A railway cutting

Toriad rheilffordd ar lein fwynau a gludai lo i lawr y cwm. A railway cutting on a mineral line that transported coal down the valley.

Alan Richards

Cyffordd o draciau / Junction of tracks

Hen reilffordd gyda thrac yn ymadael â hi ar y chwith. A former railway with a track exiting on the left.

Alan Richards

Trac yn mynd i lawr y waered / Track descending

Trac coedwigaeth yn mynd i lawr y waered. Sylwer ar Afon Afan yn y cwm islaw. A forestry track descends the hill. Note the River Afan below in the valley.

Alan Richards

Tro ar drac coedwigaeth / A bend on forestry track

Tro ar drac coedwigaeth ac lle mae Nantrhiwgregan yn mynd o dan yr heol. A bend on a forestry track and where Nantrhiwgregan stream goes under the road.

Alan Richards

Gweddillion Ffarm Nant-y-bar / Remains of Nant-y-bar Farm

Gweddillion ffarm ucheldir Nant-y-bar. Mae rhannau o'r ffarm yn dyddio o'r 17g ac fe'i hymhealethwyd yn sylweddol yn 1810. The remains of Nant-y-bar (trans. stream of the summit), an upland farm which dates from the C17. The property underwent major additions in 1810.

Alan Richards

Ffarm Nant-y-bai / Nant-y-bai Farm

Heol goedwigaeth yn mynd heibio i weddillion Ffarm Nant-y-bai. A forestry road passes the remains of Nant-y-bai Farm (trans. stream of the summit).

Alan Richards

Wal gynnal hen lofa / Former colliery retaining wall

Llwybr yn mynd heibio i wal gynnal cyn Lofa Nant-y-bar. Agorwyd y gwaith glo yn 1885 a chludid glo ar hyd dramffordd i lawr y llethr i'r rheiffordd islaw. Er mwyn dathlu'r achlysur cafwyd gwledd i swyddogion a gweithwyr yn Ffarm Nant-y-bar gerllaw. A path goes past a retaining wall of the former Nant-y-bar Colliery. The colliery opened in 1885 and coal was transported down the hill along a tramway to the railway below. To celebrate the opening a banquet was held for officials and workers at nearby Nant-y-bar Farm.

Alan Richards

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Abercregan is located at Grid Ref: SS8596 (Lat: 51.656247, Lng: -3.663669)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales