Beguildy is a small, sparsely populated village and community in Powys, Wales, sitting in the gentle, rolling hills close to the English border. The landscape is classic mid-Wales countryside - patchwork fields, hedgerows and small woodlands - popular with walkers and birdwatchers who appreciate its quiet lanes and scenic views rather than busy tourist facilities.
As a historic parish, Beguildy retains a strong rural character: farming (particularly sheep and cattle) and forestry form the backbone of the local economy, while a medieval church, scattered farmhouses and a small but active community life reflect centuries of local continuity. Conservation of traditional hay meadows and hedgerows, occasional local events and a steady trickle of visitors seeking peace and country walks help sustain village amenities and a close-knit social feel.
Postcode districts covering Beguildy
Most populated places nearby
- Newtown 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Leominster 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Ludlow 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Knighton with Beguildy Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Llanfair Waterdine Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Bettws-y-Crwyn Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Llanbister Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Llangunllo Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Newcastle on Clun Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Llangunllo with Norton Ward 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Ithon Valley Ward 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Knighton Built-up area 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Clun Built-up area 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Llanfihangel Rhydithon Parish 7 miles11.2 km
- Llanbadarn Fynydd Parish 7.2 miles11.6 km
Example postcodes in Beguildy
LD7 1RW, LD7 1AX, LD7 1PZ, LD7 1RF, LD7 1UG, LD7 1YR, LD7 1PL, LD7 1UY, LD7 1PN … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 60.4 miles97.2 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 66.4 miles106.8 km
- Llangynllo Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Knucklas Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Local points of interest
- Clun Forest Forest 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Kerry Hill Hill 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Latham Park Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Caersws FC Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 13.7 miles22 km
- Rhayader Stadium 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Powis Castle Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Welshpool Stadium 18.3 miles29.4 km