Ithon Valley sits in the heart of Powys, Wales, following the course of the River Ithon. The landscape is classic mid‑Wales: rolling hills, wooded river valleys and scattered farms, with a low population spread between small villages and hamlets.
Locally the economy is dominated by agriculture, hill farming and forestry, with a modest boost from rural tourism as walkers and wildlife enthusiasts use quiet lanes and footpaths. Community life is centred on village halls, chapels and seasonal events, while the area’s history is visible in medieval churches and ancient earthworks; like much of rural Powys it also faces challenges such as limited services and an ageing population.
Postcode districts covering Ithon Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Newtown 12.4 miles20 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Leominster 24.2 miles39 km
- Ludlow 24.7 miles39.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanddewi Ystradenny Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Llanbister Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Llanfihangel Rhydithon Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Llanbadarn Fawr Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Crossgates Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Abbey Cwmhir Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Llanbadarn Fynydd Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Penybont Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Llangunllo Parish 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Beguildy Parish 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Nantmel Parish 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Llanyre with Nantmel Ward 6.5 miles10.5 km
Example postcodes in Ithon Valley
LD1 5AH, LD1 6TE, LD1 5US, LD1 6YN, LD1 6TJ, LD1 6UN, LD1 6YB, LD1 6SJ, LD1 5ST … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 64.7 miles104.1 km
- Birmingham International Airport 65.8 miles105.8 km
- Dolau Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Llanbister Road Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
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Schools in Ithon Valley
- Crossgates C.P. School Primary
- Llanbister C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kerry Hill Hill 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Rhayader Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Clun Forest Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Latham Park Stadium 12.5 miles20 km
- Caersws FC Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 19.6 miles31.6 km