Llanbrynmair is a sparsely populated ward in the uplands of Powys in mid-Wales, characterised by rolling hills, moorland and a scattering of small villages and farms. Its landscape of quiet lanes, stone cottages and linking bridleways appeals to walkers and riders rather than heavy tourism, giving a strong sense of openness and rural space.
The local economy is largely agricultural, centred on sheep and hill farming, while community life is anchored in village halls, chapels and local events that help sustain Welsh language and traditions; the area has historic roots in Nonconformist religion and 19th‑century rural society. Services and schooling are typically found in nearby small towns, so the ward retains a close‑knit, slightly remote character valued by residents.
Postcode districts covering Llanbrynmair
Most populated places nearby
- Aberystwyth 23.7 miles
- Newtown 12.5 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 12.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanbrynmair Parish 2.3 miles
- Carno Parish 2.5 miles
- Trefeglwys Parish 5.5 miles
- Llanerfyl Parish 6.7 miles
- Dwyriw Parish 8 miles
- Glantwymyn Parish 8.2 miles
- Caersws Built-up area 8.3 miles
- Banwy Parish 8.7 miles
- Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl Ward 8.8 miles
- Llanidloes Without Parish 9.2 miles
- Aberhafesp Parish 9.3 miles
- Corris a Mawddwy Ward 9.4 miles
Example postcodes in Llanbrynmair
SY19 7DY, SY17 5PJ, SY19 7EA, SY19 7DR, SY19 7DD, SY17 5PY, SY17 5RR, SY18 6NT, SY17 5RJ … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 59.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 76 miles
- Caersws Railway Station 8.2 miles
- Machynlleth Railway Station 11.3 miles
Hotels near Llanbrynmair Ad
- The Royston At Llwynaire 3 2.8 miles
- The Mount Inn 3 9.9 miles
- Cann Office Hotel 4 8.4 miles
Schools in Llanbrynmair
- Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon Primary
- Ysgol Llanbrynmair Primary
Local points of interest
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles
- Caersws FC Stadium 8.5 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 10.9 miles
- Plynlimon Mountains 11.8 miles
- Latham Park Stadium 12.3 miles
- Cambrian Mountains Mountains 12.4 miles
- Cadair Idris - Penygadair Mountains 15.5 miles
- Kerry Hill Hill 16.5 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 18.1 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 19.2 miles
- Dolmelynllyn Estate Estate 19.3 miles
- Aberdovey Harbour Harbour 19.8 miles