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Llanfrynach

Parish in Powys, Wales

Within Brecon Beacons National Park

Coordinates:51.887, -3.382
OS grid ref:SO 04 21
Dialling code: 01874 (Brecon)
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Llanfrynach is a small rural parish in Powys, Wales, set in the Usk valley just a short drive from Brecon and close to Talybont Reservoir. The landscape is characteristically upland and pastoral, with the River Usk winding through hedged fields and wooded valleys on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, making it popular for walking, birdwatching and other outdoor pursuits.

Historically an agricultural community, the parish retains a quiet, close‑knit feel with a handful of historic buildings and farmsteads; today farming and rural tourism are important to the local economy. Its modest population and scenic setting mean it often serves as a base for visitors exploring the surrounding hills and reservoirs rather than as a commercial centre in its own right.

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Transport links

  • Cardiff Airport 33.9 miles54.6 km
  • Bristol Airport 45 miles72.4 km
  • Rhymney Bridge Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station 9.9 miles15.9 km

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Local points of interest

  • Brecon Beacons Mountains 2.7 miles4.3 km
  • Fforest Fawr Mountains 9 miles14.4 km
  • Black Mountains Mountains 12.6 miles20.2 km
  • Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 13.8 miles22.2 km
  • Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 14.9 miles23.9 km
  • Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 16.2 miles26.1 km
  • Pontypool Park Stadium 19.6 miles31.6 km
  • Sardis Road Stadium 19.8 miles31.9 km