Builth is a rural parish in Powys, mid-Wales, set where rolling hills meet the upper reaches of the River Wye. The area has medieval roots and a market-town feel centred on nearby Builth Wells, with attractive riverbanks, walking country and traces of older settlement that hint at centuries of local history.
Locally the economy is dominated by agriculture and village services, but the parish also benefits from tourism and events nearby - the famous agricultural show at the Royal Welsh Showground brings a national spotlight each year. Community life is lively for a small place, with local markets, clubs and outdoor pursuits keeping traditions and social ties strong.
Postcode districts covering Builth
Neighbouring places
- Builth Wells Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Llanelwedd Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Duhonw Parish 1.7 miles
- Cilmery Parish 2.2 miles
- Disserth and Trecoed Parish 4.1 miles
- Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge Ward 4.1 miles
- Aberedw Parish 4.4 miles
- Llanafanfawr with Garth Ward 4.5 miles
- Newbridge-on-Wye Built-up area 5 miles
- Erwood Parish 5 miles
- Glascwm Parish 5.3 miles
- Llanafanfawr Parish 5.9 miles
Example postcodes in Builth
LD2 3EW, LD2 3NH, LD2 3ET, LD2 3DY, LD2 3BS, LD2 3AN, LD2 3GF, LD2 3AY, LD2 3AW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 51.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 60.3 miles
- Builth Road Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Cilmeri Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels in Builth Ad
Schools in Builth
- Builth Wells C.P. School Primary
- Ysgol Calon Cymru Secondary
Local points of interest
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 5.6 miles
- Rhayader Stadium 11.6 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 17.3 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 18.3 miles
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 19.2 miles