The town walk through history... Walk through the old
Ynyscedwyn Estate and you may imagine the times when the prosperity
of the town was forged with white heat ... the Ynyscedwyn Ironworks
... the old Wern Plemys Colliery where anthracite - or 'stone coal'
as it was called - was mined and burned for the first time. But your
imagination will be worked hard - now where liftshafts once toiled,
wildlife flourishes in the surrounding of a nature reserve.
Waterfall country... Close by, to the north, one
breathtaking vista surmounts another.This is a country of forests,
dominated by the Black Mountain and cleft by deep ravines and
thundering waterfalls. At Henrhyd Falls, you can walk behind the
cascading Nant Llech, the highest waterfall in the Brecon Beacons
National Park - as it drops for 27 metres.
And caves without equal... Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves, the
largest complex of its kind in northern Europe is also nearby. One
cavern is 46 metres long and 21 metres high. The site also houses the
Dinosaur Park, Iron Age Hill Fort and the Shire Horse Centre.
Craig-y-Nos Country Park... Originally the grounds of
Craig-y-Nos Castle, provides 40 acres of woodland, water and meadow
to explore and enjoy.
"The Sleeping Giant"... Part of the Black Mountain range
located to the west of Ystradgynlais this natural phenomenon proudly
surveys the countryside, and acts as a landmark to this "special
land".
Located only 20 minutes from the centre of Swansea and 15 minutes
from the M4 motorway, Ystradgynlais offers near unique potential for
operating in a truly rural environment with highly developed
amenities.
The town has opportunities for all types and sizes of businesses
with three business parks featuring properties between 1,500sq ft and
10,000sq ft. Greenfield land for bespoke projects from 5,000 sq ft is
also available.
Housing... Few other locations afford the width of choice
of quality urban, semi-urban and rural housing available within the
area. Virtually every type of property is available at prices which
represent very good value compared to counterpart regions in the UK.
Education... There are primary schools in the town and
surrounding villages. Ystradgynlais High School is in town with Neath
Technical college nearby. The University of Wales campus is situated
at Swansea.
Social and recreational amenities... With its proximity to
Swansea, Ystradgynlais offers city amenities with the lifestyle
advantages of a market town. In addition to shopping and
entertainment and all commercial services, high quality leisure
amenities abound including golf, sailing and country pursuits.
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