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 NZ$183 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$183
9 Mar - 10 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$151 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$151
15 Mar - 16 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
The price is NZ$153 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$153
8 Mar - 9 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)
Clean and comfy hotel, plenty of parking and great eating and drinking options.

Reviewed on 16 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
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

Aberdare WLS
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and Aberdare Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
We had a lovely time my 3 kids really enjoyed the hot tub. Emma was lovely and really welcoming. Would definitely go again x

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

3.5/5(2 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 which includes landscape views, a beach and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

5/5(8 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 showing touring and a beach

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(3 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 which includes general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4/5(5 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

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 showing a garden and hiking or walking 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

Activities

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

NZ$200
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

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

NZ$23
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

NZ$501
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

NZ$501
per adult
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$319
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!

Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!

NZ$1,126
per traveller
Private Guided Hike: The Brecon Beacons Eight Waterfalls!
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