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The Cynon Valley, the coal mining heritage, the annual Mountain Ash carnival, and a South Wales valleys community of strong Welsh identity
A little history
Mountain Ash grew rapidly with the opening of the Deep Duffryn and Nixon's Navigation collieries. The town's Welsh name — Aberpennar — reflects its position at the mouth of the Pennar stream. The valleys community has maintained strong Welsh language culture and choral traditions.
The Cynon Valley cycle trail. The town centre for local community life. Aberdare nearby for wider amenities. The surrounding hills for dramatic Valleys walking.
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Food & drink in Mountain Ash
The town has local cafes and community food. Aberdare is close for wider food choice. Local Welsh produce is good.
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Mountain Ash serves the Cynon Valley community. Independent businesses provide essential services.
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The Cynon Valley, the coal mining heritage, the annual Mountain Ash carnival, and a South Wales valleys community of strong Welsh identity Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Mountain Ash worth exploring.
The town has local cafes and community food. Aberdare is close for wider food choice. Local Welsh produce is good. Download Roam free to discover Mountain Ash's food scene.
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Mountain Ash serves the Cynon Valley community. Independent businesses provide essential services. List your Mountain Ash business on Roam to reach local customers in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Roam covers all of Mountain Ash including Abercynon, Aberdare, Penrhiwceiber, Hirwaun, Miskin. The Cynon Valley cycle trail. The town centre for local community life. Aberdare nearby for wider amenities. The surrounding hills for dramatic Valleys walking.
