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 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 22.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale 19.6 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 19.3 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 20.2 miles
- Brynmawr 18.3 miles
- Tredegar 20 miles
- Abergavenny 18.8 miles
- Abertillery 23.2 miles
- Leominster 23.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Three Cocks Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Gwernyfed Parish 3 miles
- Llanigon Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Clyro Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Painscastle Parish 3.9 miles
- Bronllys Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Hay Parish 4.4 miles
- Bronllys and Felin-fach Ward 4.5 miles
- Talgarth Built-up area 4.6 miles
- Hay-on-Wye Built-up area 5 miles
- Aberedw Parish 5.2 miles
- Felin-fach Parish 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Glasbury
HR3 5NF, HR3 5PA, LD3 0YY, HR3 5LJ, HR3 5LZ, HR3 5JF, HR3 5NG, HR3 5LT, HR3 5LH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 46.3 miles
- Bristol Airport 51.9 miles
- Builth Road Railway Station 11 miles
- Cilmeri Railway Station 11.3 miles
Hotels in Glasbury Ad
Local points of interest
- Black Mountains Mountains 8.3 miles
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 12.5 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.8 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 15.5 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 15.8 miles