The ward of Forden and Montgomery sits in Powys, Wales, covering a predominantly rural swathe of farmland and small settlements between the River Severn valley and the rolling foothills of the Shropshire Hills. It combines low-density agricultural land with pockets of historic settlement, so the landscape is important for both livestock and mixed farming alongside a growing interest in outdoor recreation.
The area centres on the small village of Forden and the historic market town of Montgomery, the latter notable for its castle remains, narrow streets and local heritage groups. Tourism, agriculture and rural services are the economic mainstays, with many residents also commuting to nearby centres such as Welshpool and Newtown; conservation projects around the Montgomery Canal and local events help sustain a strong community life.
Postcode districts covering Forden and Montgomery
Most populated places nearby
- Shrewsbury 18.3 miles
- Oswestry 19.2 miles
- Oswestry Rural 17.7 miles
- Newtown 8.9 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 8.4 miles
- Ludlow 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Montgomery Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Forden Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Chirbury with Brompton Parish 2.8 miles
- Forden with Leighton and Trelystan Parish 2.9 miles
- Berriew Built-up area 3 miles
- Churchstoke Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Llandyssil Parish 4.3 miles
- Welshpool Castle Ward 4.4 miles
- Berriew and Castle Caereinion Ward 4.6 miles
- Abermule Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Dolforwyn Ward 4.9 miles
- Chirbury and Worthen Ward 5.1 miles
Example postcodes in Forden and Montgomery
SY21 8NF, SY15 6HG, SY15 6ES, SY21 8NU, SY21 8RX, SY21 8NT, SY15 6QX, SY15 6SH, SY21 8RU … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 53.3 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 59.2 miles
- Welshpool Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Newtown Railway Station 8.7 miles
Hotels in Forden and Montgomery Ad
Schools in Forden and Montgomery
- Forden C.I.W. School Primary
- Montgomery C.I.W. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Powis Castle Estate 4.8 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 5.2 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 8 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 9.1 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 9.2 miles
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 10.8 miles
- Caersws FC Stadium 13.1 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 15.4 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 15.4 miles
- Bomere Wood Forest 17.8 miles
- Greenhous Meadow Stadium 17.9 miles