Ystalyfera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
The price is Rp1.933.209 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp1.933.209
Rp1.933.209 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Parc-y-Darren and Alltygrug Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly. And a lovely breakfast.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is Rp1.214.751 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.214.751
Rp1.457.701 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
The room was spotless the staff were freindly. And polite. We will definitely be staying there again. Very very impressed. Food in restaurant and breakfast were great

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.290.672 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
Rp1.290.672
Rp1.548.807 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 23 Feb 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
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Lovely modern cabins, great walk in shower, comfy bed, lovely location, food in the pub is outstanding and staff are brilliant.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Host was very friendly and helpful, the room was perfect, and the bed was probably the nicest I've slept on away!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Cwmbach Cottages
James Place @ Dowlais

James Place @ Dowlais

3 out of 5
84 High Street Merthyr Tydfil Wales
Stay at this apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
Pretty reasonable place with easy parking and decent amenities

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

James Place @ Dowlais
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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

4.5/5(45 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

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

Rhossili Beach

5/5(84 reviews)

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 featuring a beach and vehicle touring

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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

Oxwich Bay Beach
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4/5(96 reviews)

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

Mumbles Pier
Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

Caswell Bay Beach
Singleton Park featuring hiking or walking and a park as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

4/5(43 reviews)

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

Rp2.017.596
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

Rp1.551.974
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

Rp1.551.974
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six 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

Rp229.272
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Rp5.058.284
per adult
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

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

Rp5.058.284
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
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Cities near Ystalyfera

Swansea featuring a sunset, sailing and general coastal views

Swansea