The hamlet is a small collection of dwellings situated three kilometres south of Talybont on the unclassified road that passes the reservoir and becomes a scenic route to Merthyr Tydfil. It once had two shops, carpenter’s workshop, a shoemaker and a smithy. They gradually declined and the completion of the reservoir led to the closure of the last remaining shop in1948. Aber Congregational chapel dating from 1762 remains in use. The Tiratanaloka Buddhist retreat and training centre for women is established at the former Aberclydach House. Out of 15 dwellings in the hamlet 9 are second homes.