| Coordinates: | 51.86, -3.137 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 21 18 |
| Population: | 2,063 |
| Dialling code: | 01873 (Abergavenny) |
Crickhowell in Powys, Wales sits on the banks of the River Usk beneath the Black Mountains, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The compact town clusters around a historic stone bridge and the grassy motte of Crug Hywel, from which the town takes its Welsh name, giving a strong sense of history amid Georgian facades.
Today Crickhowell is known for independent shops, galleries and cafés, a lively market and events that attract walkers and outdoor enthusiasts; the local economy combines tourism, small-scale agriculture and artisan businesses. A strong community spirit and active arts and conservation groups make it a popular base for exploring the surrounding hills and valleys.
Postcode districts covering Crickhowell
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Newport 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Tonypandy 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Hereford 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Cwmbran Central 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Cwmbrân 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13 miles20.9 km
- Pontypool 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Ebbw Vale 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Ebbw Vale North 6.2 miles10 km
- Ebbw Vale South 6.9 miles11 km
- Aberdare 17.2 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Llangattock Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Vale of Grwyney Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Gilwern Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llangattock and Llangynidr Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llanelly Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Waunllapria Built-up area 3.9 miles6.4 km
- Cantref Ward 4 miles6.5 km
- Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Llangynidr Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Brynmawr Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Govilon Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Crickhowell
NP8 1DN, NP8 1DP, NP8 1AR, NP8 1AD, NP8 1EX, NP8 1DS, NP8 1BW, NP8 1BT, NP8 1DQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 33.2 miles53.5 km
- Bristol Airport 37.5 miles60.4 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
Hotels near Crickhowell Ad
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 0.1 miles0.1 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 0.7 miles1.1 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Level Inn 3 6.1 miles9.9 km
Schools in Crickhowell
- Crickhowell C.P. School Primary
- Crickhowell High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 19.1 miles30.7 km