Merthyr Cynog is a small, scattered community in rural Powys, set among rolling uplands that give fine views towards the Brecon Beacons. The landscape is classic central Welsh high pasture and moor, with lanes, drystone walls and rough grazing; the nearby Mynydd Epynt and the army training area around Sennybridge shape both the scenery and the sense of remoteness.
Historically the settlement takes its name from Saint Cynog and the old parish church remains a local focus, while economically the area is dominated by sheep and hill farming with a modest contribution from rural tourism and outdoor recreation. Social life is that of a thinly populated community with long family ties to the land, and visitors will find a quiet, traditionally Welsh rural character rather than any large services or industry.
Postcode districts covering Merthyr Cynog
Most populated places nearby
- Merthyr Tydfil 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Ebbw Vale 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Ebbw Vale North 19.9 miles32 km
- Ebbw Vale South 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Aberdare 21.7 miles35 km
- Aberdare East 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Aberdare West 21.1 miles34 km
- Brynmawr 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Tredegar 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Abergavenny 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Mountain Ash 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Mountain Ash East 23.6 miles38 km
Neighbouring places
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Honddu Isaf Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Yscir Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Trallong Parish 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Erwood Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Bronllys and Felin-fach Ward 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Llanddew Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Brecon West Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Brecon Built-up area 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Brecon East Ward 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Llangamarch Parish 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Felin-fach Parish 6.7 miles10.8 km
Example postcodes in Merthyr Cynog
LD3 9RS, LD3 9SF, LD3 9RY, LD3 9SH, LD3 9SA, LD3 9SB, LD3 9RG, LD3 9RT, LD3 9SE … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 43.9 miles70.6 km
- Bristol Airport 54.7 miles88.1 km
- Llangammarch Railway Station 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Garth 7.8 miles12.6 km
Hotels near Merthyr Cynog Ad
- The Castle Coaching Inn 9 miles14.5 km
- Llangoed Hall 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Greyhound Hotel 8.7 miles14 km
- The Llanelwedd Arms Hotel 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Cock Hotel 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Wellington 3 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Neuadd Arms Hotel 9.3 miles15 km
- The Castle Hotel 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Neuadd Henllan Lodge 3 9.3 miles15 km
Local points of interest
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Rhayader Stadium 18.9 miles30.3 km