Llanafanfawr with Garth (Llanafan-fawr gyda Garth)

The rural ward of Llanafanfawr with Garth sits in west‑central Powys, Wales, set among rolling upland farmland and hedgerow‑lined lanes with wide views towards the hills of the Brecon Beacons. The settlements are small and dispersed, with stone cottages, farmsteads and a handful of historic churches and chapels that reflect a long agricultural past and old drovers’ routes.

Economically the area remains dominated by sheep and beef farming, with an increasing role for small‑scale tourism and outdoor recreation as walkers and cyclists come for the scenery and tranquillity. Social life centres on parish halls and local events; services and transport are limited, so communities tend to be close‑knit and pragmatic about balancing conservation of the landscape with modest local development.