Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower (Crucywel gyda Chwm-du a Thretŵr)
Within Brecon Beacons National Park
| Coordinates: | 51.883, -3.13 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 22 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01873 (Abergavenny) |
The area around Crickhowell, Cwmdu and Tretower lies in Powys, Wales, on the eastern rim of the Brecon Beacons National Park beneath the Black Mountains. The market town of Crickhowell perches by the River Usk, notable for its medieval bridge and a compact high street of independent shops, while nearby lanes thread up into dramatic hill country favoured by walkers and climbers.
Tretower preserves medieval interest with the ruins of Tretower Castle and the nearby Tretower Court, and Cwmdu is a small, community‑minded village popular with outdoor visitors. Locally the economy mixes agriculture and tourism, supported by galleries, cafés and outdoor-activity businesses, and a steady stream of visitors attracted to hillwalking, local history and seasonal community events.
Postcode districts covering Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower
Most populated places nearby
- Newport 21.8 miles
- Tonypandy 23.2 miles
- Hereford 21.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 16.9 miles
- Cwmbrân 16.7 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 14.2 miles
- Pontypool 13.6 miles
- Ebbw Vale 8.1 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 7.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 8.4 miles
- Aberdare 18.4 miles
- Aberdare East 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Crickhowell Built-up area 1.6 miles
- The Vale of Grwyney Parish 1.9 miles
- Llangattock Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine Parish 3.6 miles
- Llangattock and Llangynidr Ward 3.8 miles
- Gilwern Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Llangynidr Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Bwlch Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Cantref Ward 4.7 miles
- Llanelly Ward 4.8 miles
- Govilon Built-up area 5.5 miles
- Waunllapria Built-up area 5.5 miles
Example postcodes in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower
NP8 1EN, NP8 1BB, NP8 1EY, NP8 1AE, NP8 1TN, NP8 1SU, NP8 1TP, NP8 1TL, NP8 1ST … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 34.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 38.8 miles
- Abergavenny Railway Station 6.9 miles
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 9.2 miles
Hotels in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower Ad
Schools in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower
- Crickhowell C.P. School Primary
- Crickhowell High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Black Mountains Mountains 5.8 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 7.8 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 11.7 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 13.2 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 13.4 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 15 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.7 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 17.2 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 19.5 miles
- Harewood Estate 19.6 miles