| Coordinates: | 51.915, -3.604 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 89 25 |
Maescar and Llywel form a largely rural ward in Powys, Wales, sitting on the fringe of upland country with a mix of moorland, pasture and small villages. The landscape is typical of mid-Wales hill country - undulating fields and lanes, with easy access for walkers and cyclists and scenic views towards the nearby Brecon Beacons National Park.
Life here is shaped by farming and a tight-knit village culture: small community halls, parish churches and local pubs still play a big part in social life. There is also a strong sense of history in the area, with rural routes and old boundaries hinting at medieval and earlier settlement, while tourism for outdoor activities provides a useful supplement to the local economy.
Postcode districts covering Maescar and Llywel
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 24.6 miles
- Tonypandy 21.7 miles
- Neath 19.7 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15 miles
- Briton Ferry 22.1 miles
- Ebbw Vale 19 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 19 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 19.7 miles
- Aberdare 15.2 miles
- Aberdare East 15.4 miles
- Aberdare West 14.6 miles
- Pontypridd 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cray Parish 0.3 miles
- Llywel Parish 1.8 miles
- Maescar Parish 2.5 miles
- Sennybridge Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Trallong Parish 5.4 miles
- Glyn Tarell Parish 5.8 miles
- Yscir Parish 7.6 miles
- Tawe-Uchaf Parish 8.2 miles
- Llanddeusant Parish 8.2 miles
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 8.5 miles
- Myddfai Parish 8.7 miles
- Brecon West Ward 8.8 miles
Example postcodes in Maescar and Llywel
LD3 8UE, LD3 8TN, LD3 8RR, LD3 8HL, LD3 8RT, LD3 8PW, LD3 8UW, LD3 8YP, LD3 8TS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 37.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 52.9 miles
- Llandovery Railway Station 10.1 miles
- Cynghordy Railway Station 11.3 miles
Hotels near Maescar and Llywel Ad
- The Castle Coaching Inn 2.6 miles
- The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Brecon, Powys 3 9.3 miles
- The Castle Hotel 4 9.8 miles
- The Bear Inn 9.8 miles
- Wellington 3 9.4 miles
Schools in Maescar and Llywel
- Sennybridge C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 4.6 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 7.2 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 7.6 miles
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 13.7 miles
- Dolaucothi Estate 17.3 miles
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 17.7 miles
- Dalaucothi Estate 18 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 19.2 miles