Glyncorrwg

Glyncorrwg is a small village in the Afan Valley of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It sits in the historic county of Glamorgan and is part of the community of Glyncorrwg. The name derives from Welsh, with “glyn” meaning valley and “Corrwg” referring to the Corrwg River that runs through the area.

Historically, the village developed around coal mining and related industries during the 18th to 20th centuries, with mining activity concentrated in the surrounding hills and the Corrwg and Afan valleys. The decline of coal led to changes in the local economy, with many residents now employed in nearby towns or in the green tourism sector.

Today, Glyncorrwg is known for its rural setting and access to countryside recreation. Nearby features include Glyncorrwg Reservoir and the Corrwg Ponds, which form part of the Corrwg Community Forest and the Afan Forest Park network. The area attracts walkers, cyclists and wildlife watchers who use trails between the ponds, reservoir and surrounding woodland.

There is limited urban infrastructure in the village; amenities are located in nearby towns such as Cymmer and Port Talbot. Public transport connects the area via local bus routes; the closest railway station is at Port Talbot or Briton Ferry.