Ystradfellte
Ystradfellte
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 Ystradfellte in 2005 | |
  Ystradfellte Location within Powys | |
| Population | 556 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SN929134 |
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| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Aberdare |
| Postcode district | CF44 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
Ystradfellte is a small village and community in southern Powys, Wales, in the historic county of Brecknockshire (Breconshire) in the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It lies beside the Afon Mellte. The village is connected via minor roads with Heol Senni to the north and to the A4059 north of Penderyn and with Pontneddfechan at the head of the Vale of Neath to the south.
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.
Geography
The village is a popular centre for tourists, many of whom come for the hillwalking or visit the waterfalls and caves along the nearby rivers. Ystradfellte also has a pub, the New Inn, and Croydon Caving Club. Ystradfellte comes under Aberdare for postal purposes.
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 which has the biggest cave entrance in Wales, into which the River Mellte flows.
- Little Neath River Cave
Waterfalls
The area is considered to be part of Waterfall Country. 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 -
Sgwd Isaf Clun-gwyn, Afon Mellte -
Sgwd y Pannwr, Afon Mellte -
Sgwd yr Eira, Afon Hepste
Notable people
- The Welsh-language poet Evan Bevan moved here as a young adult.
References
- ^ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 15 November 2015.
External links
- Village website
- 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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