| Coordinates: | 51.942, -3.564 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SN 92 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01874 (Brecon) |
Maescar sits in central Powys, Wales, a compact, rural parish on the western approaches to Brecon and the fringe of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The countryside is largely upland pasture and moorland with rolling hills, stone walls and small farmsteads, making it a quiet spot for hillwalking and country pursuits rather than heavy industry.
Historically and economically the area is dominated by farming - sheep and cattle - and by a small, dispersed population that keeps local halls, chapels and traditions alive. The wider parish landscape also bears traces of earlier activity, with old droving routes and prehistoric and medieval features in the surrounding hills, while modest tourism and holiday lets now supplement the local economy. Social life tends to be community-focused and low-key, reflecting the parish’s rural character.
Postcode districts covering Maescar
Most populated places nearby
- Tonypandy 23 miles37.1 km
- Neath 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.5 miles25 km
- Briton Ferry 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Ebbw Vale 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Ebbw Vale North 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Ebbw Vale South 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Aberdare 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Aberdare East 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Aberdare West 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Ammanford 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Maesteg 22.8 miles36.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Sennybridge Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Maescar and Llywel Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Cray Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Trallong Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Llywel Parish 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Glyn Tarell Parish 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Yscir Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 6 miles9.6 km
- Brecon West Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Merthyr Cynog Parish 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Brecon Built-up area 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Brecon East Ward 8 miles12.9 km
Example postcodes in Maescar
LD3 8TT, LD3 8TD, LD3 8PN, LD3 8RY, LD3 8PP, LD3 8HA, LD3 8SL, LD3 8RS, LD3 8SH … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.8 miles62.5 km
- Bristol Airport 52.9 miles85.2 km
- Llandovery Railway Station 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Cynghordy Railway Station 10.9 miles17.6 km
Hotels near Maescar Ad
- The Castle Coaching Inn 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wellington 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
Schools in Maescar
- Sennybridge C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 19.7 miles31.7 km