The parish of Glasbury sits on the banks of the River Wye in western Powys, not far from the market towns of Hay-on-Wye and Brecon. Its riverside setting and patchwork of farmland give it a quintessential Wye Valley feel, popular with walkers, canoeists and anglers drawn to the scenic stretches of river and local wildlife.
Historically part of Brecknockshire, the community retains a compact village core with a long-standing parish church and a history shaped by river crossings and rural trade. The local economy is largely agricultural, supported by tourism and small businesses, and the parish is noted for a strong community spirit and an active interest in preserving both its built and natural heritage.
Postcode districts covering Glasbury
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Ebbw Vale 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Ebbw Vale North 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Ebbw Vale South 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Brynmawr 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Tredegar 20 miles32.3 km
- Abergavenny 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Abertillery 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Leominster 23.4 miles37.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Three Cocks Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Gwernyfed Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Llanigon Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Clyro Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Painscastle Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Bronllys Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hay Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Bronllys and Felin-fach Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Talgarth Built-up area 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Hay-on-Wye Built-up area 5 miles8 km
- Aberedw Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Felin-fach Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
Example postcodes in Glasbury
HR3 5JA, LD3 0YX, HR3 5NJ, HR3 5NE, HR3 5JG, LD3 0YY, HR3 5NB, HR3 5LQ, LD3 0YJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 46.3 miles74.5 km
- Bristol Airport 51.9 miles83.5 km
- Builth Road Railway Station 11 miles17.8 km
- Cilmeri Railway Station 11.3 miles18.2 km
Hotels in Glasbury Ad
Local points of interest
- Black Mountains Mountains 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 15.8 miles25.4 km