| Coordinates: | 51.863, -3.143 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 21 18 |
| Population: | 2,063 |
| Dialling code: | 01873 (Abergavenny) |
Crickhowell is a compact market town in Powys, Wales, sitting on the banks of the River Usk in the Usk Valley at the southern edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. It’s tucked beneath the slopes of the Black Mountains, with a picturesque multi‑arched stone bridge and the remains of a medieval motte that hint at its long history as a local trading and administrative centre.
Today the town has a lively, independent feel - artisan shops, cafés and community events alongside farms and small businesses - and serves as a popular base for walkers, cyclists and anglers. Tourism and agriculture underpin much of the local economy, while a strong volunteer and cultural scene keeps Crickhowell socially active throughout the year.
Postcode districts covering Crickhowell
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 25 miles40.2 km
- Newport 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Tonypandy 21.8 miles35 km
- Hereford 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Cwmbran Central 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Cwmbrân 15.5 miles25 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Pontypool 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Ebbw Vale 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Ebbw Vale North 6.2 miles10 km
- Ebbw Vale South 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Aberdare 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Crickhowell Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Llangattock Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Llangattock and Llangynidr Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Vale of Grwyney Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Gilwern Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Llanelly Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Llangynidr Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Waunllapria Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Cantref Ward 4.4 miles7 km
- Bwlch Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Crickhowell
NP8 1BA, NP8 1SE, NP8 1DF, NP8 1DR, NP8 1DL, NP8 1DA, NP8 1BB, NP8 1DH, NP8 1BQ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 33.3 miles53.6 km
- Bristol Airport 37.8 miles60.9 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 7.7 miles12.3 km
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 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 18.8 miles30.3 km