Ystradfellte
Coordinates: 51°48′32″N 3°33′18″W / 51.80894°N 3.55487°W
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| Welsh: Ystradfellte | |
 Ystradfellte
Ystradfellte shown within Powys |
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| OS grid reference | SN929134 |
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| Principal area | Powys |
| Ceremonial county | Powys |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | Aberdare |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Brecon & Radnorshire |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Powys | |
Ystradfellte (Welsh: valley floor of the Mellte, the Mellte being a nearby river) is a small village in Powys, Wales, in the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Because of the geography and topography of the area the village of Ystradfellte is not visible from the nearest main road, the A4059 Hirwaun to A470 stretch.
Ystradfellte comes under Aberdare for postal reasons.
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[edit] Geography
Ystradfellte lies in Powys, Wales, on the Afon Mellte. The village is a popular centre for tourists, many of whom come for the hillwalking or visit the waterfalls and caves of the river. Ystradfellte is also home to a pub, The New Inn, and Croydon Caving Club.
[edit] Caves
The area around Ystradfellte is renowned for its caves and karst scenery, making caving a popular activity. Some of the more famous caves near the village include:
- Porth yr Ogof - the biggest cave entrance in Wales, through which the river Mellte flows
- Little Neath River Cave
- Ogof Ffynnon Ddu - the third-longest cave in the United Kingdom
[edit] Waterfalls
A popular attraction near the village is the Waterfalls Walk, a generally easy walk along the Afon Mellte. The route passes two main falls on the river, Sgwd Clun-gwyn and Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn, and finishes at Sgwd yr Eira on the Afon Hepste, where the footpath passes behind the waterfall.
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Sgwd Clun-gwyn, Afon Mellte
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Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn, Afon Mellte
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Sgwd y Pannwr, Afon Mellte
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Sgwd yr Eira, Afon Hepste
[edit] History
Ystradfellte is chiefly known in Welsh history for being the spot where the Welsh nobleman and rebel leader Llywelyn Bren surrendered at the conclusion of his revolt of 1316. Llywelyn, who gave himself up on the condition that his men be spared, was put to death in 1318 at Cardiff.
[edit] Famous residents
The musical act Melthair and the LoveRats based themselves in Ystradfellte during the spring of 2007, recording the album 'National Record of Desire' in Dan y Bryn cottage. The band also appeared on Bethan Elfyn's Bethan Elfyn Radio One show during this period.
[edit] External links
- Illustrated guide to the waterfalls
- Series of local photographs by Martin Wilmore Photography
- Photos from Swansea University Hiking Clubs Version of the Waterfalls Walk
- www.geograph.co.uk ; photos of Ystradfellte and surrounding area
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