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 miles36.7 km
- Oswestry Rural 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Newtown 7 miles11.3 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 6.7 miles10.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Rhiwcynon Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Tregynon Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Manafon Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llanfair Caereinion Built-up area 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Aberhafesp Parish 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Bettws Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Llanerfyl Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Caersws Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Newtown West Ward 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Carno Parish 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Parish 6.7 miles10.8 km
Example postcodes in Dwyriw
SY16 3BZ, SY16 3DH, SY16 3NP, SY21 0AP, SY21 0AG, SY21 0AF, SY21 0AX, SY21 0AH, SY21 0AL … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 55.5 miles89.4 km
- Manchester Airport 70 miles112.6 km
- Caersws Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Newtown Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
Hotels near Dwyriw Ad
- The Elephant & Castle Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Talbot Hotel 8.2 miles13.3 km
- The Kings Head 9.8 miles15.7 km
- The Bell Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
Local points of interest
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Caersws FC Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Latham Park Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Powis Castle Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Kerry Hill Hill 11.2 miles18 km
- Welshpool Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Clun Forest Forest 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Berwyn Mountains 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Plynlimon Mountains 18.6 miles30 km