Situated near the end of the valley is The Latymer School's outdoor centre Ysgol Latymer which every year accommodates six year 7 trips and six year 9 as well a various geography and PE trips organised by the school.
Pobol y Cwm | Cwm, Llanrothal | Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni | Llyn Cwm-y-ffynnon | Cwm Twrch | Cwm Penmachno | Cwm Idwal |
It covers the Penmachno Valley, through which runs the Afon Machno, and includes the villages of Penmachno and Cwm Penmachno.