Abbey Cwmhir is a small, sparsely populated community in mid-Powys, Wales, set among rolling hills and farmland. The area is prized for its tranquillity, quiet lanes and upland pastures, making it attractive to walkers and anyone keen on rural life away from busy towns.
The focal point is the atmospheric ruins of the medieval Cwmhir Abbey, a substantial Cistercian foundation dating from the 12th century; the remains and the adjoining parish church give a strong sense of history. Today the local economy is largely agricultural, complemented by a modest amount of heritage tourism, and a small, close-knit community that preserves local traditions.
Postcode districts covering Abbey Cwmhir
Most populated places nearby
- Newtown 12.1 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 12.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanyre with Nantmel Ward 2.6 miles
- Llanbadarn Fynydd Parish 4 miles
- Nantmel Parish 4.3 miles
- St. Harmon Parish 4.4 miles
- Ithon Valley Ward 4.5 miles
- Llanddewi Ystradenny Parish 5.3 miles
- Rhayader Built-up area 5.5 miles
- Llanbadarn Fawr Parish 5.5 miles
- Crossgates Built-up area 5.6 miles
- Llanbister Parish 6 miles
- Llanyre Built-up area 6.2 miles
- Llandrindod North Ward 6.6 miles
Example postcodes in Abbey Cwmhir
LD1 6PH, LD6 5NB, LD1 6PS, LD1 6PW, LD1 6PU, LD6 5NF, LD1 6PG, LD6 5ND, LD1 6PR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 65.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 70.1 miles
- Pen-y-Bont Railway Station 5.9 miles
- Dolau Railway Station 6.7 miles
Hotels near Abbey Cwmhir Ad
- Bell Country Inn 4 6.5 miles
- Llanerch Inn 3 7.1 miles
- Ty Morgans 4 5.5 miles
- The Elan Hotel 5.6 miles
- The Hotel Commodore 7.3 miles
- Metropole Hotel and Spa 4 7.3 miles
- Hampton 7.2 miles
Local points of interest
- Rhayader Stadium 5.7 miles
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 6.5 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 10.6 miles
- Caersws FC Stadium 11.7 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 12.1 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 14.1 miles
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 17.2 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 18.2 miles
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 18.4 miles