| Coordinates: | 51.86, -3.137 |
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| 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 miles
- Newport 20.4 miles
- Tonypandy 21.8 miles
- Hereford 22.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 15.4 miles
- Cwmbrân 15.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 13 miles
- Pontypool 12.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale 6.5 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 6.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 6.9 miles
- Aberdare 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llangattock Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower Ward 1.6 miles
- The Vale of Grwyney Parish 2.8 miles
- Gilwern Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Llangattock and Llangynidr Ward 2.9 miles
- Llanelly Ward 3.4 miles
- Waunllapria Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Cantref Ward 4 miles
- Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine Parish 4 miles
- Llangynidr Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Brynmawr Built-up area 4.5 miles
- Govilon Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Crickhowell
NP8 1BG, NP8 1SW, NP8 1BR, NP8 1SL, NP8 1DF, NP8 1DW, NP8 1EX, NP8 1AW, NP8 1BH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 33.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 37.5 miles
- Abergavenny Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 7.6 miles
Hotels in Crickhowell Ad
Schools in Crickhowell
- Crickhowell C.P. School Primary
- Crickhowell High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 6.4 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 7.4 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 11.8 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 12.8 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 13.2 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 14.8 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 15.8 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.1 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 19.1 miles