Ystradgynlais Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gorsedd Stones in Ystradgynlais. Located in Gorsedd Park. The Ystradgynlais History website states that the Gorsedd Stones were erected for the National Eisteddfod of Wales held in Ystradgynlais in 1954. Although the main festival was held on the rugby club fields, the Druid ceremonies which form the essential core of the tradition were held here.
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Gorsedd Stones in Ystradgynlais. Located in Gorsedd Park. The Ystradgynlais History website states that the Gorsedd Stones were erected for the National Eisteddfod of Wales held in Ystradgynlais in 1954. Although the main festival was held on the rugby club fields, the Druid ceremonies which form the essential core of the tradition were held here.
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Entrance path to St Cynog's Church, Ystradgynlais The church is set back 100 metres from the south side of the B4599 Heol Eglwys. St Cynog's Church is in the Church in Wales Diocese of Swansea and Brecon. The church was built in the Victorian Gothic style between 1858 and 1861. Born c434AD, Cynog son of Brychan, usually known as Saint Cynog, was a fifth century British martyr and saint.
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Flower-rich countryside Undeveloped land at the north end of Rhos Common near Blaen-y-gors.
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Bend in Brecon Road, Penrhos Looking east, away from Ystradgynlais.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
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The price is AU$126 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
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Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is AU$117 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
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12 Mar - 13 Mar
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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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice room

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
Cwm Taf Merthyr Tydfil Wales
The price is AU$151 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
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5 Mar - 6 Mar
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Stay at this spa hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
Breakfast, gym and sauna/steam all great. Room a little tired, with basic TV. Felt like they could do with more staff as we were hanging about to get checked in for our room, when dining and pool.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel
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Unique Step Free 5 Bedroom Holiday Home Enclosed Garden fit for large families

Unique Step Free 5 Bedroom Holiday Home Enclosed Garden fit for large families

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Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Unique Step Free 5 Bedroom Holiday Home Enclosed Garden fit for large families
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
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Lovely modern cabins, great walk in shower, comfy bed, lovely location, food in the pub is outstanding and staff are brilliant.

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Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
clean room, staff, amenities

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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

AU$168
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

AU$129
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

AU$129
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

AU$19
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

AU$420
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$268
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
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Cities near Ystradgynlais

Swansea which includes general coastal views, a sunset and a marina

Swansea

Neath showing a park, a ruin and heritage elements

Neath

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