Dwyriw is a small, rural community tucked into the rolling hills of central Powys in mid Wales, characterised by scattered farms, drystone walls and lanes rather than a single nucleated village. Its geography lends itself to sheep and cattle farming and quiet country walks, with long views over upland pastures and a landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural use.
Socially and culturally it retains a strong sense of local identity, with historic churches and chapels, community halls and occasional village events reflecting a traditional Welsh rural life; the economy is largely agricultural with a modest contribution from rural tourism and people commuting to larger towns. Vestiges of historic routes and a peaceful pace of life make it appealing to walkers and anyone interested in the quieter, pastoral side of Welsh history and culture.
Postcode districts covering Dwyriw
Most populated places nearby
- Oswestry 22.8 miles
- Oswestry Rural 21.3 miles
- Newtown 7 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 6.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Rhiwcynon Ward 2.6 miles
- Tregynon Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Manafon Parish 3.7 miles
- Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl Ward 3.8 miles
- Llanfair Caereinion Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Aberhafesp Parish 4.6 miles
- Bettws Parish 4.8 miles
- Llanerfyl Parish 4.8 miles
- Caersws Built-up area 5.8 miles
- Newtown West Ward 5.8 miles
- Carno Parish 6.4 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish 6.7 miles
Example postcodes in Dwyriw
SY21 0EW, SY16 3NP, SY16 3DJ, SY16 3DE, SY21 0AX, SY21 0AB, SY16 3BZ, SY21 0AP, SY16 3BQ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 55.5 miles
- Manchester Airport 70 miles
- Caersws Railway Station 6 miles
- Newtown Railway Station 7.1 miles
Hotels near Dwyriw Ad
- The Elephant & Castle Hotel 3 6.7 miles
- The Kings Head 9.8 miles
- The Bell Hotel 6.7 miles
Local points of interest
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 0.7 miles
- Caersws FC Stadium 6.2 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 6.9 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 8.2 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 10.3 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 11.2 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 11.4 miles
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 13.4 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 14.5 miles
- Berwyn Mountains 18.4 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 18.6 miles