Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant sits in north‑east Powys, close to the border with Shropshire, tucked into the Tanat Valley beneath the Berwyn hills. The village is best known for Pistyll Rhaeadr, a dramatic single‑drop waterfall often counted among the Seven Wonders of Wales, and the rivers, lanes and upland scenery make it popular with walkers and nature lovers.
The local economy leans on hill farming and small enterprises, with tourism around the waterfall and walking routes providing an important boost; the settlement retains a strong sense of community, Welsh cultural links and historic touches such as the old parish church and traditional inns that hint at its past on drovers’ and turnpike routes. Community events, local groups and welcoming pubs keep a lively social life despite the quiet, rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
Most populated places nearby
- Shrewsbury 23.7 miles
- Wrexham 20.2 miles
- Rhosllannerchrugog 16.1 miles
- Oswestry 10.5 miles
- Oswestry Rural 9.6 miles
- Brymbo 19.4 miles
- Newtown 21.7 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 21.2 miles
- Mold 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin Ward 2.5 miles
- Llangedwyn Parish 3.3 miles
- Pen-y-Bont-Fawr Parish 3.6 miles
- Llanfyllin Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Llansilin Parish 4.9 miles
- Ceiriog Ucha Parish 5 miles
- Llangynog Parish 5.1 miles
- Llanfechain Built-up area 5.3 miles
- Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain Built-up area 7 miles
- Llansantffraid Parish 7.1 miles
- Dyffryn Ceiriog Ward 7.2 miles
Example postcodes in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
SY10 0BU, SY10 0BQ, SY10 0DT, SY10 0LD, SY10 0JH, SY10 0ED, SY22 5HE, SY10 0DS, SY10 0EA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 39.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 55.9 miles
- Llynclys South Railway Station 9.8 miles
- Glyndyfrdwy 10.5 miles
Hotels near Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Ad
- The Hand at Llanarmon 4.5 miles
- Cain Valley Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- OYO Glyn Valley Hotel 3 8.6 miles
- Lake Vyrnwy & Spa Hotel 4 7.7 miles
- The New Inn Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- The Mulberry Inn 9.1 miles
- Penyvoel Hall 3 9.1 miles
Schools in Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
- Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Berwyn Mountains 5.1 miles
- Llwydiarth Park Estate 9.5 miles
- Osbaston Wood Forest 11.6 miles
- Park Hall Stadium 11.8 miles
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 11.9 miles
- Aston Hall Estate 12.4 miles
- Strata Marcella Abbey Historic site 12.5 miles
- Powis Castle Estate 13.3 miles
- Welshpool Stadium 13.4 miles
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 13.8 miles
- Maes Tegid Stadium 14 miles
- Llanllugan Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles