12 Most Hated Places to Live in Wales
What are the most hated places in Wales? There are surely two sides to every coin. When you see the passion with which some people admire and love their homes in Wales and name nice seaside towns, dockyards, communities, villages, and hamlets in Wales, you will be left to wonder if there can ever be anywhere hated in Wales. Yet, there are places in Wales that are also passionately derided, mocked, and treated with utmost disdain. While doing our due diligence, we discover that some hated towns in Wales are not hated absolutely, not by all. In this video, we have compiled the list of the 12 most hated places to live in Wales. Please note that many of them are also among the worst towns in Wales.
12. Cwmbran
We’re kick-starting this in Cwmbran, a town in the county borough of Torfaen. A lot of terrible things have been said about the residents and the by fellow residents and outsiders. However, the main reason we are mentioning this town is the safety concern. While it might not top in the overall crime rates, you have to look more closely to find up to three towns of its status with a higher crime rate in Wales. Thus, this town is hated, not for environmental factors, but for human factors, occasioned by the residents.
11. Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay, a town, community, and seaside resort in Conwy County Borough on the northern coast has expanded to the point of becoming the second-largest community and business center in the north of Wales and the 14th largest in the whole of Wales. Yet, it has little or nothing to show for that economically. It’s a drab and miserable place to live. Compounding its woes are its high crime rates. Its beach is dirty and hasn’t shown anything for the efforts to make it better; the horrendous concrete building appears as if the last time it was maintained was 1970.
10. Aberdare
We once argued against the notion that this is a town loved by criminals. Yet, we can’t turn a blind high to the high crime rate of this town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf. As of the last check, it’s the third most dangerous small town in Mid-Glamorgan. You just need to see what we’ve discovered about this town in our video about the 12 worst places to live. If it is conveniently and justifiably listed in that ranking, we all know that no one will love to live in one of the worst places.
9. Fairbourne
Fairbourne, a tiny village nestled between Snowdonia National Park and the Irish Sea has been begging for a slot on this ranking. The place is currently facing an existential crisis, no thanks to the high risk of future flooding as a result of climate change. A while ago, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the organization in charge of flood management in Wales, spent £6.8m on strengthening 2.9 kilometers of concrete tidal defenses so that over 400 properties in the town can be protected from storm surges and flooding, and to complete other constructions. But we’re not happy to let you know that the Gwynedd Council, in charge of this village has said since 2014 that it couldn’t maintain flood defenses of the village indefinitely. By 2054 latest, the village will no longer be livable. Who would ever love to live in such a place?
8. Denbighshire
You might want to argue against the inclusion of Denbighshire on this list if you consider some of its towns like Llangollen, a community situated on the River Dee. However, when it comes to how good and convenient a place is for living, the entire county is generally hated, except for a pocket of towns there like Llangollen and Ruthin. Reviewers have not been generally kind to this county in the northeast of Wales.
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10 Worst Towns to Live in Wales
What are the worst towns to live in Wales? We don’t want to make it boring. Otherwise, we would have listed all the towns in Wales in the order of how they are considered good. Even if we could do that, some people may view such a listing as conjectural. Towns considered good by a reviewer may be seen as bad by another. But then, for the sake of this production, let’s assume that all the towns in Wales are good. But they can’t all be equally good. If some had higher degrees of goodness, yes, they are better. And if some towns are better than others, the logic follows that some are worse. On that positive note, let’s discuss the 10 worst towns to live in Wales.
10. Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale, the town at the head of the valley which is formed by the Ebbw Fawr tributary of the Ebbw River is the largest town in Blaenau Gwent county borough. Its direct access to the A465 Heads of the Valleys trunk road doesn’t make it a good place to live in Wales. The town bordering the Brecon Beacons National Park Ebbw Vale isn’t economically viable with the second-lowest mean salary in Britain. In fact, for the people to survive, 5 food banks are operating in the community. This has also affected the town educationally. This is indicated by its having the worst GCSE results in Wales. Meanwhile, Ebbw Vale is the town with the cheapest home price in England and Wales as no one would be willing to buy a home in a place very bad to live in.
9. Pontypool
As we think about Pontypool, we’re filled with the emotion of love for the residents of the people. No, this doesn’t mean we love to live among them or envy their situation. We only salute their resilience that makes them remain in a town without no places to visit, no nightlife, no restaurants and bars, and with zero social life. This administrative center of the county borough of Torfaen has nothing like a sense of community. Ironically, there’s no privacy in this town as almost everyone will notice your presence or absence. Your financial status is in public knowledge. Care needs to be taken in such a town to select a date if you don’t want to have an incestuous amorous affair.
8. Llangefni
The case of Llangefni, the county town of Anglesey, whose name in Welsh means meaning “church on the River Cefni,” is pathetic. The town which is home to the principal offices of the Isle of Anglesey County Council and the second largest settlement in that county has too many bad reviews. But to stay on a kinder side, we would side with those who consider it one of the worst Welsh towns to live because of the number of old people in the town. The town is actually gradually taking up the appearance of old peoples’ homes as it has a higher percentage of older people. That should tell you that the town is boring and is economically disadvantaged. The town’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
7. Port Talbot
What image does the name of the town, Port Talbot evoke? If you choose to turn a blind eye to the negatives, you are likely to see a town and community of the home of one of the biggest steelworks in the world. That is cute. But that economic opportunity which covers a large area of land, dominating the southeast of the town does not come without a cost for the town. The environmental pollution this has caused for the town some 13 kilometers from Swansea has made it one of the worst places to live. The town is filled with the stench from this and other dirt dominating the place.
6. Llantwit Major
Our attention is now on Llantwit Major, a community on the Bristol Channel coast. This is one of 4 towns in the Vale of Glamorgan. The community located about 7.2 kilometers from Cowbridge, 14 kilometers from Bridgend, 16 kilometers from Barry, and 24 kilometers from Cardiff has not allowed these nice locations to rub off on it. It is one of the 10 worst places in Wales on this list for anyone who cares about safety. The crime rate there is rather on the high side and this is obviously inimical a good living. We would recommend living in any other place in Wales before mentioning Llantwit Major.
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Places to see in ( Bridgend - UK )
Places to see in ( Bridgend - UK )
Bridgend is a town in Bridgend County Borough in Wales, 18 miles west of the capital Cardiff and 20 miles east of Swansea. The river crossed by the original bridge, which gave the town its name, is the River Ogmore, but the River Ewenny also passes to the south of the town of Bridgend .
Bridgend railway station has regular services to Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway and London Paddington to the east; Port Talbot Parkway, Neath, Swansea and the West Wales Line to the west; and Maesteg to the north. There are also services to Manchester Piccadilly. Bridgend is the western terminus of the Vale of Glamorgan Line which reopened to passenger traffic in 2005.
Wildmill railway station, about 1 mile (2 km) north of Bridgend railway station, serves the estates of Wildmill, Pendre and Litchard and is on the Bridgend-Maesteg branch line. A park and ride station at Brackla, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south-east of Bridgend railway station is planned and is due to be constructed once capacity improvements have been made to the South Wales Main Line. Services to a new railway station in Llanharan began in December 2007. Bridgend bus station has services to urban and rural areas in South Wales. Most services are operated by First Cymru.
Bridgend's Travel to Work Area has expanded since 1991 and the 2001-based area now incorporates the western part of the Vale of Glamorgan. Bridgend recovered quickly from the decline of traditional industries, particularly coal-mining due to other alternative forms of employment. Wages are generally higher here than in other parts of the South Wales valleys. There are large industrial estates at Bridgend and Waterton (formerly Waterton Admiralty) which host a number of small-scale and multi-national companies, mainly manufacturing.
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Top 10 Restaurants to Visit in Cardiff | Wales - English
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Setting the criteria for our list of the 10 best restaurants in Cardiff was the easy bit. Anywhere we felt compelled to revisit again and again was instantly in. We’re excited to give you Cardiff’s top 10 restaurants to visit in Cardiff, presented in no particular order. In our list surely the ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Cardiff– you’ll find it all: the best new openings, classic cheap eats. Eating out in Cardiff is an experience that combines countless cultures and culinary styles. A hub for contemporary art and a lively student city, the capital of Wales is home to traditional Welsh food, international fusion cuisines and stunning, designer décors.
Cardiff has no shortage of excellent restaurants in Cardiff. Almost every month, there is another new spot to eat opening in the city. Since we are spoiled for choice on where to dine, it might be hard to pick where to eat next. So to help you figure out the places you need to try, we've gathered up a bucket list of the best restaurants in Cardiff that you won't regret going to.
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Places to see in ( Kidwelly - UK )
Places to see in ( Kidwelly - UK )
Kidwelly is a town and community in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales, approximately 7 miles north-west of the most populous town in the county, Llanelli. In the 2001 census the community of Kidwelly returned a population of 3,289, increasing to 3,523 at the 2011 Census. It lies on the River Gwendraeth above Carmarthen Bay.
A field in the neighbouring forest of Kingswood, Maes Gwenllian is known as the location of a battle in 1136, in which Princess Gwenllian, sister of Owain Gwynedd, led her husband's troops into battle against a Norman army during his absence. She is believed to have been killed either during the battle or shortly afterwards, historians debate whether her death was at Maes Gwenllian or if she was marched back to Kidwelly Castle to be beheaded there.
Although being an ancient town, Kidwelly grew significantly during the industrial revolution, as did many other towns in southern Wales. The town was home to a large brickworks and tinworks. Little evidence now exists of such activities since the closure of the industrial works, with the exception of Kidwelly Industrial Museum.
Local attractions include Kidwelly Castle, founded in 1106; a fourteenth-century bridge and gate; the former quay (now a nature reserve); a Norman parish church, and an industrial museum. Kidwelly Carnival is an annual event held on the second Saturday of July. Previous carnivals have featured aerial displays. The town is twinned with French village Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer.
Kidwelly is connected to Llanelli and Carmarthen by the A484 road. There are local buses running through Kidwelly, linking the town with Llanelli and Carmarthen, with a main stop in the town centre. Some services were withdrawn in 2014. Kidwelly railway station is on the West Wales Line. Westbound services from Kidwelly terminate at Carmarthen or Pembroke Dock, with less frequent direct services to Fishguard and Milford Haven. - Pembrey Airport is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Kidwelly.
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Maesteg Station 12/3/18
Join me as I explore the stations between Hereford and Newport and Cardiff and Maesteg, not the best day for filming but the line was completed and all the station completed in a reasonable time!
Maesteg Ewenny Road Station 12/3/18
Join me as I explore the stations between Hereford and Newport and Cardiff and Maesteg, not the best day for filming but the line was completed and all the station completed in a reasonable time!
Maesteg Station 15/4/22
Maesteg Station is located at the end of a branch line from Bridgend where the branch line joins the South Wales Mainline between Cardiff Central and Swansea:
The station and train services are all operated by Transport For Wales.
The station sees a roughly hourly service to/from Gloucester or from Cardiff Central
Most services on the line are operated mainly using Class 170 DMU's although the odd Class 150/153 and Class 158 isn't a uncommon site either
Maesteg at Christmas.mp4
This video is of Maesteg Christmas Parade 2009, All images were taken by Scenic Gallery.
OLD PUBS OF SOUTH WALES UK
Welsh pubs where the past is as enjoyable as the beer!
Lunch At The Old House - More ‘Tasty Temptations’ Down The Pub!
This week we are at The Old House 1147 in Llangynwyd near Maesteg, South Wales. It’s time for another Welsh country pub lunch.
The pub lunch series continues in the old village of Llangynwyd and another very old pub. Llangynwyd is a quiet hilltop village near Maesteg, South Wales.
The Old House 1147 refers to the date of the first pub on this site. The current building dates from the 17th Century with later 18th and 19th additions and now with a modern extension at the back. It still retains its thatched roof.
The restaurant has views across the Llynfi Valley.
The Llynfi Valley used to be covered with coal mines and ironworks. The coal produced in the local mines was of very high quality however the last mine closed in 1985.
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‘Lunch At The Old House - ‘Tasty Temptations’ Down The Pub!’ - Filmed April 2023
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How to get the best views of Goytre Reservoir! | Walks in South Wales [Cwmwernderi]
Hidden in South Wales, lies ANOTHER beautiful, sparkling, turquoise reservoir. Goytre Reservoir walk (formally Cwmwernderi Reservoir) is nestled behind Port Talbot, near Cwmavon and with glorious views, is well worth a visit if you're nearby!
(I would say this South Wales walk is also suitable for dogs!)
In this video I take you around the circular walk that will give you all angles of the reservoir.
Location: SA13 2SH
00:00:32 Where we parked
00:00:47 Recommended path
00:02:11 Which way to take at the fork
00:03:29 First view of Goytre Reservoir
00:05:11 Which path to take for the second view of Goytre Reservoir
00:06:00 The second view of Goytre Reservoir
00:07:17 The forest walk (my favourite part!)
00:08:42 The final view of Goytre Reservoir (ground level)
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Bow City Best Places to Visit
Bow is a constituency located in Greater London, represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. This video is about the Bow city best place to visit.
150278 passes Gloucester Horton Rd Jn with 2G54 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa. 19/07/2023
150278 passes Gloucester Horton Rd Jn with 2G54 Maesteg to Cheltenham Spa. 150s are becoming a rare sight in Gloucester now so was nice to see
Forget Sushi... Try Wushi! After Japanese Name Welsh Market Town of Conwy a Must-See UK Destination
Conwy was named in Japan as one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Was only UK destination to make the shortlist and now tagged 'must-see'. Llandudno-based East makes the wushi from lamb, leeks and lavabread. A Welsh town has created its own version of sushi named 'wushi' after being voted the most picturesque place to visit in the UK by the Japanese. The picturesque town of Conwy, which has a 750-year-old castle, was named in Japan as one of the most beautiful places in Europe and the most stunning tourist spots in Britain. In order to provide a taste of home for Japanese tourists Visit Conwy partnered with East - a Llandudno-based pan Asian restaurant - and transformed the traditional raw fish dish using typical Welsh ingredients, including lamb, leeks and laverbread. The traditional black laverbread made from seaweed has been used as a wrapping for the delicate morsels and the seafood element comes from cockles and sewin - a sea trout found in the coastal waters of Wales. Conwy was the only UK destination to make the shortlist and is now being promoted as a must-see stop for Japanese tourists. The Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA), asked 300 of its top travel agent professionals to choose the 30 most beautiful villages in Europe. As a result of its presence on the list, Conwy is being included in the upcoming schedule for tourism promotion throughout Japan at expos and conferences, as well as in the media. Sam Nayar, Chair of the Destination Conwy Steering Group, said: 'It was a huge honour for Conwy town and Wales to be recognised in this way and our Welsh sushi is a fun, but respectful nod back to Japan. 'It's also a way to celebrate The Year of Adventure in Wales and encourage people to try Welsh ingredients in a unique way. 'We've affectionately called the new creation wushi and it will hopefully bit a hit with diners, and a permanent fixture on East's menu.' Hisae Driver, head chef at East, said: 'When we were asked to take part in this project to celebrate Conwy's fantastic news, we jumped at the chance to do something so quirky. We think our Welsh sushi will prove to be very popular. If it catches on, it might become a Welsh tradition.' Conwy is a walled market town and community in Conwy County Borough on the north coast of Wales. It is encircled by walls over three quarters of a mile long and guarded by no less than 22 towers. It has a population of around 14,700.
Two Valley Lines to clear and two Stations to film (19th June 2019)
The final part of my trip in Wales, Two Valley Lines to clear is to clear the Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town branch lines which couldn't be done back in 2014.
Also during the day, I visit two railway stations, Bridgend and Pontypridd to do some filming, there is also a visit to Pontypridd Graig Station which a tunnel which boarded up remains.
After a day in South Wales, I heard back on the Transport for Wales Class 67 Locomotive loco haul which starts at Cardiff Central and goes to Holyhead but I only travelling as far as Hereford before heading back to Birmingham New Street on a West Midlands Railway Class 170/Class 153 combination before taking a Class 350 EMU home.
filmed 19th June 2019
Valley of the Witch. Seen at Tondu, Pyle, Neath, Onllwyn, Tonna and Resolven
Saturday, March 10th 2018 sees me setting off for my first clips at Tondu on the line from Bridgend to Maesteg with 66230/150. Already other photographers are in the car park and claiming their position on the footbridge; it's going to be busy today! I stop off near Pyle to catch the tour on the way down to Briton Ferry and Neath, my next 2 stops From Neath a drive to Onllwyn where the tour stops short of the washery. The river crossing at Tonna followed by the run up to Cwmgwrach is the final part of my day. Almost 90 miles covered but all worthwhile
Railtour 1990..37690/99 Llynfi Merryman & more
Join us at East Usk Junction as the Railtour takes the line to Bird Port, reverses onto the mainline and moves on to Park Junction and down to Machen Quarry and return over the viaduct. Then we move to Tondu and capture the tour passing the signal box and on up the line towards Maesteg
before reversing down towards Port Talbot. All memories of busier lines back in 1990
Rails in Wales Railtour. Tower Gateway Tour Cwmbargoed,Caerphilly,Aberdare,Taffs Well.
Requested longer re-run of this video recorded in March 2014. Starting at Ystrad Mynach where the rail-tour climbs to Cwmbargoed. Next, we see the return run down to Caerphilly where water is taken on board for the passengers. Final clips are on the run-up to Aberdare and return through Taffs Well on the outskirts of Cardiff