About

Located south of the Brecon Beacons National Park on the River Tawe, the town is a good centre for walking; Dan yr Ogof, National Showcaves of Wales are a short journey north (6 miles) from the town centre.

Ystradgynlais is an old mining and industrial town in the Swansea Valley and many remnants of those times can still be found in the local area, including the iconic Ynyscedwyn Ironworks arches, in Glanrhyd.

The River Tawe runs through the heart of the town, offering plenty of opportunities for gentle riverside walks, nature spotting and stone skimming. There’s also a bountiful supply of tree-lined parks and grassy open spaces, many laid out on land that once supported industries that were anything but green.

There are a range of shops, cafés and other local business radiate from the crossroads in Ystradgynlais town centre. There’s also plenty of history to spot as you wander a little further afield. Watch out for the large number of chapels, churches and temples that sprang up to minister to the town’s growing population in the 19th century.

Pay & Display Car Parks: Heol Eglwys SA9 1EY; Heol Maes-Y-Dre SA9 1JH - both long stay.