| 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 miles39.6 km
- Tonypandy 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Neath 19.7 miles31.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 15 miles24.1 km
- Briton Ferry 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Ebbw Vale 19 miles30.6 km
- Ebbw Vale North 19 miles30.6 km
- Ebbw Vale South 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Aberdare 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Aberdare East 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Aberdare West 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Pontypridd 24.9 miles40 km
Neighbouring places
- Cray Parish 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Llywel Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Maescar Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Sennybridge Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Trallong Parish 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Glyn Tarell Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Yscir Parish 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Tawe-Uchaf Parish 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Llanddeusant Parish 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Myddfai Parish 8.7 miles14 km
- Brecon West Ward 8.8 miles14.1 km
Example postcodes in Maescar and Llywel
LD3 8SH, LD3 8HD, SA9 1GT, LD3 8YE, LD3 8RH, SA9 1GP, LD3 8UE, LD3 8YT, LD3 8UT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 37.5 miles60.4 km
- Bristol Airport 52.9 miles85.1 km
- Llandovery Railway Station 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Cynghordy Railway Station 11.3 miles18.1 km
Hotels near Maescar and Llywel Ad
- The Castle Coaching Inn 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Bear Inn 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Wellington 3 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Maescar and Llywel
- Sennybridge C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Dolaucothi Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Dinefwr Castle Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Dalaucothi Estate 18 miles29 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 19.2 miles31 km