Ystalyfera

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Glan yr Afon, Ystalyfera Looking along the road to Mynydd Allt-y-grug (338m), which overlooks the Swansea Valley.
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Glan yr Afon, Ystalyfera Looking along the road to Mynydd Allt-y-grug (338m), which overlooks the Swansea Valley.
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Houses on the switchback Graig Road, left, goes uphill to Ystalyfera, Church Road, right, comes up from the main road which follows the Tawe valley floor.
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On Swansea Canal aqueduct over the Twrch at Gurnos This portion of the disused canal is now dry but the south side towpath is a public footpath and may even be part of the mercurial cycle route 43.
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Raised field boundary in former coalfield There have been several collieries here over the years. The sunken fields choked with wet reeds suggest to me that this is restored open cast land. The fence has been erected on a raised causeway which provides much better access than the fields either side.
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Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat

Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat

4 out of 5
Graig Rd Swansea Wales
$108 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$108 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Parc-y-Darren and Alltygrug Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly. And a lovely breakfast.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
$73 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$87 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (552 reviews)
Excellent all round.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
$73 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$88 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice hotel very clean and bedroom lots of space.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
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The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
The room was absolutely spotless, so comfy ! Shower was amazing even had a little warmer to warm bathroom up. Staff was amazing and the food was too notch!

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
Lovely peaceful location and lodge has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We’d definitely look to stay here again when we’re next in the area. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
Nik The Greek

Nik The Greek

4 out of 5
9-13 Stepney Road Burry Port Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Burry Port. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burry Port Lighthouse and Pembrey Country Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
Nice small cosy room that was toasty warm. Only marked it down as the milk in the little pots was just a solid mass of gloop so could not make a drink. A note on the wall advised that milk was available downstairs in the bar, which is no good if you make a first brew after the place is closed.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Nik The Greek
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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a bay or harbor

Rhossili Beach

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili Beach
Oxwich Bay Beach showing vehicle touring and a beach

Oxwich Bay Beach

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Grand Theatre which includes street scenes

Grand Theatre

Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.

Grand Theatre
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Mumbles Pier
Singleton Park showing hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.

Singleton Park

Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

$120
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

$92
per adult
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

$92
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

$174
per adult
From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

$14
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

$301
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
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Cities near Ystalyfera

Swansea featuring a sunset, general coastal views and sailing

Swansea

The highest point in this mountain in Wales looks lush and green after the Welsh rain! #green

Pontardawe

A full size derelict steam locomotive on the side of the road in the Cefn Coed colliery museum.

Crynant

A distant view There aren't all that many distant views when walking through the Crynant forest.
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