Ystradfellte
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| Ystradfellte | |
| Welsh: Ystradfellte | |
  Ystradfellte shown within the United Kingdom |
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| OS grid reference | |
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| Principal area | Powys |
| Ceremonial county | Powys |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| European Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Brecon & Radnorshire |
| List of places: UK • Wales • | |
Ystradfellte (Welsh language trans: valley floor of the Mellte, the Mellte being a nearby river) is a small village in the Fforest Fawr area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.
Because of the geography of the area, it is not visible from the nearest main road, the A4059 Hirwaun to A470 stretch.
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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 walk in the hills 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, Sgŵd Clun-gwyn and Sgŵd Isaf Clun-gwyn. The climax of the walk is at Sgŵd yr Eira on the Afon Hepste where the footpath passes behind the waterfall.
 Sgŵd Clun-gwyn, Afon Mellte |
 Sgŵd Isaf Clun-gwyn, Afon Mellte |
 Sgŵd y Pannwr, Afon Mellte |
 Sgŵd yr Eira, Afon Hepste |
[edit] External links
- Village website
- Illustrated guide to the waterfalls
- series of local photographs
- Photos from Swansea University Hiking Clubs Version of the Waterfalls Walk
- www.geograph.co.uk ; photos of Ystradfellte and surrounding area
- grid reference SN929134
