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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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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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Mountain Ash is a place in South Wales known for the Cynon Valley, the coal mining heritage, the annual Mountain Ash carnival, and a South Wales valleys community of strong Welsh identity. Mountain Ash grew rapidly with the opening of the Deep Duffryn and Nixon's Navigation collieries. The population is around 20,000.
The town has local cafes and community food. Aberdare is close for wider food choice. Local Welsh produce is good.
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Roam covers Mountain Ash and the surrounding area in South Wales, including Abercynon, Aberdare, Penrhiwceiber, Hirwaun, Miskin, Cwmbach, Aberaman and Cwmaman.
