Craswall
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.009, -3.046 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 28 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01497 (Hay-on-Wye) |
Craswall is a small village and civil parish in Herefordshire, England, sitting right on the border with Wales at the western edge of the Black Mountains. The settlement is scattered among upland pastures and drystone walls, with narrow lanes climbing into heather moor and open commons.
Historically centred on sheep farming and smallholdings, the area remains sparsely populated with a strong rural community, a Victorian church and traditional stone cottages; it attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts thanks to nearby footpaths including sections of the Offa's Dyke Path, and offers panoramic views into Powys. There are limited services locally, so most visitors use nearby market towns, but the parish’s sense of remoteness and unspoilt scenery are its main draw.
Postcode districts covering Craswall
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Cwmbrân 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 23 miles37 km
- Pontypool 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Ebbw Vale 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Ebbw Vale North 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Ebbw Vale South 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Blackwood 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Brynmawr 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Tredegar 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Abergavenny 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Bargoed 23.5 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Michaelchurch Escley Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Llanveynoe Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- St. Margarets Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Peterchurch Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Newton Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Turnastone Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Cusop Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Dorstone Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Golden Valley South Ward 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Hay-on-Wye Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Golden Valley North Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Longtown Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
Example postcodes in Craswall
HR2 0PP, HR2 0PN, HR2 0PH, HR2 0NN, HR3 5RN, HR2 0PJ, HR2 0PW, HR2 0PL, HR2 0PX
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 44.2 miles71.1 km
- Bristol Airport 45.5 miles73.2 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Hereford Railway Station 14.8 miles23.8 km
Hotels near Craswall Ad
- Foyles of Glasbury 5 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Three Cocks Hotel 4 7 miles11.2 km
- The Harp Inn 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Swan at Hay Hotel 4 5.6 miles9 km
- The Cock Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Castle Hotel 8 miles12.9 km
Local points of interest
- Black Mountains Mountains 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7 miles11.3 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Rotherwas Estate 15.5 miles25 km
- Harewood Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 16.4 miles26.5 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 19.1 miles30.7 km