Ystradfellte

Ystradfellte

Ystradfellte in 2005
Ystradfellte
Ystradfellte shown within Powys
Population 556 (2011)[1]
OS grid reference SN929134
Principal area
Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Aberdare
Postcode district CF44
Police Dyfed-Powys
Fire Mid and West Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
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:

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.

Notable people

  • The Welsh-language poet Evan Bevan moved here as a young adult.

References

  1. ↑ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 15 November 2015.
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