Glyncorrwg
in Neath Port Talbot of Wales, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.679 and -3.628 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 40' 45" and W -3° 37' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:36 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 6:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Glyncorrwg

Glyncorrwg in Neath Port Talbot (Wales) with it's 1,096 inhabitants is located in United Kingdom about 151 mi (or 243 km) west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Glyncorrwg is now 07:36 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Glyncorrwg, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Swansea Airport in a distance of 20 mi (or 31 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Treherbert, Bryn, Seven Sisters, Crynant and Hirwaun. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 982 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 68% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Last descent of skyline Glyncorrwg

Published: May 07, 2012
Length: 32:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jonathan dean

A good ride around Afan and Glyncorrwg, The Skyline is filled with MTB tracks but a very challenging 47km ride. Check out the other tracks on my channel, Like and Share.


Deadwood: Skyline Trail at Glyncorrwg / Afan Argoed, South Wales.

Published: April 07, 2015
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aaron Hill

Short video from the weekends ride at Glyncorrwg in the Afan Valley, South Wales. Deadwood is a section of trail on the Skyline route. Chris Maund is riding out front and setting the pace....


Mountain Biking - Glyncorrwg (Jay & Kev)

Published: July 27, 2014
Length: 11:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jason Pike

Date: 26/07/2014.


Say NO to cuts in Upper Afan Valley!!! NPTC, DON'T CUT MY FUTURE

Published: September 27, 2014
Length: 49:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ciaran Gibbons

nptbudget@npt.gov.uk E-mail NeathPortTalbot Council to tell them the affects that their savage cuts will have on your village in the Afan Valley.


Afan Argoed mountain biking MTB The Wall zigzag trail high speed HD high definition GoPro

Published: June 03, 2012
Length: 10:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Eif Richards

Mountain Biking @ afan argoed the wall trail, the final descent zig zag section, powered by GOPRO mtb mountain biking downhill afan argoed glyncorrwg whytes level w2 skyline south wales bike...


Skyline descent from top of steps to base of climb.

Published: May 18, 2010
Length: 45:36 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: scruffyluffy

A quick look at the descent that drops you back to the Cafe in Glyncorrwg. There is now a cut through about 3/4 of the way up, just look for the lonely post on the right hand side after the...


Jacks First Fall - Afan Forest - The Wall

Published: October 26, 2013
Length: 19:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gareth Williams

Holiday Down Wales - Jack's first fall on a mountain bike at Afan Forest; the WALL Gareth - Trek Fuel Ex 8 29r Jack - Giant Reign 3 Shot 100% on gopro Hero3 ...


Afan Forest..Whites Trail..Darkside Down

Published: October 11, 2013
Length: 40:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dom Bann

First trip over to Afan Forest..this is the last downhill run on the 'whites trail'


Afan W2 and Skyline July 2013

Published: July 12, 2013
Length: 20:39 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: UncleRiotous

Edited GoPro footage we recorded on a trip to Afan on 5th July 2013. It's a bit long but we were on the bikes and riding for five and a half hours and I wanted a video of the day rather than...


Zig Zags Afan Argoed

Published: July 29, 2012
Length: 44:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jonathan dean

The last decent of W2 and Whites Leval at Afan Argoed.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Glamorgan

Glamorgan or, sometimes, Glamorganshire is one of the thirteen historic counties and a former administrative county of Wales. It was originally an early medieval kingdom of varying boundaries known as Glywysing until taken over by the Normans as a lordship. Glamorgan is latterly represented by the three preserved counties of West Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan and South Glamorgan. The name also survives in that of the county borough of the Vale of Glamorgan.

Located at 51.6667, -3.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Glamorgan, Historic counties of Wales

Abercregan

Abercregan is a village in the Welsh county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Glamorgan. It is situated around 12 kilometres north-east of Port Talbot and just west of Cymmer, and is also close to the River Afan. Abercregan was once a thriving mining community but since the decline of the British coal industry, much of the housing has been demolished and most of its inhabitants moved to neighbouring villages.

Located at 51.6565, -3.66299 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Neath Port Talbot

Abergwynfi

Abergwynfi is a village in the Welsh county borough of Neath Port Talbot. Abergwynfi is the first half of a village of two parts, the other being Blaengwynfi. The names of the two villages mean "Mouth of the Gwynfi" and "Source of the Gwynfi" respectively, the Gwynfi being the (rather short) river that separates the two. Aber and Blaengwynfi are generally referred to as "The Cape" by residents of the two villages and the neighbouring few.

Located at 51.6536, -3.60304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Neath Port Talbot, Afan Valley

Blaengwynfi

Blaengwynfi is a village in the Neath Port Talbot area of South Wales. It is a part of the "Upper Afan Valleys". It used to be a coal mining village, and is directly below the village of "Abergwynfi". The River Afan flows from its source at the top of the nearby mountain through Aber/Blaengwynfi. Blaengwynfi is also the home to local football team Gwynfi United.

Located at 51.6563, -3.60458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Neath Port Talbot, Afan Valley

Craig y Llyn

For the subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris see Craig-y-llyn. Craig y Llyn {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=Craig-y-llyn.

Located at 51.7159, -3.58497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marilyns of Wales, Mountains and hills of south Wales, Highest points of Welsh counties, Hardys of Wales

A4107 road

The A4107 road is an A road in Wales. The A4107 begins in Port Talbot and heads up the Afan Valley in a north easterly direction. It then continues eastwards until it connects with the A4061 road south west of Cwmparc. Settlements served by the road include: Port Talbot Cwmafan Pwll-y-glaw Pontrhydyfen Duffryn Cymmer Croeserw Abergwynfi Blaengwynfi

Located at 51.6549, -3.63128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Transport in Neath Port Talbot, Roads in Wales, Afan Valley

Gwynfi

Gwynfi is an electoral ward of Neath Port Talbot county borough, Wales. Gwynfi includes the villages if Abergwynfi and Blaengwynfi. Gwynfi is part of the parish of Glyncorrwg and the parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. Gwynfi is bounded by the wards of: Glyncorrwg to the northwest; Treherbert of Rhondda Cynon Taff to the east; Blaengarw of Bridgend county borough to the south; and Cymmer to the west.

Located at 51.6528, -3.60156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Electoral wards of Neath Port Talbot, Afan Valley

Abergwynfi railway station

Abergwynfi railway station served the village of Abergwynfi in Wales. The station was the terminus of the line from Maesteg.

Located at 51.655, -3.60262 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Neath Port Talbot


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Glyncorwg, Glyncorrwg