| Coordinates: | 51.873, -3.321 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 09 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01874 (Brecon) |
Talybont-on-Usk lies in Powys on the upper reaches of the River Usk, at the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The village sits close to Talybont Reservoir and is framed by steep upland ridges and moorland, which makes it a well‑used base for walking, birdwatching and other outdoor activities.
Historically a farming community, the area now blends agriculture with a modest tourism economy - holiday cottages, small shops and outdoor pursuits are important locally. There’s an active community life centred on the village hall and parish church, and the combination of traditional stone buildings, water and surrounding hills gives Talybont-on-Usk a quiet, characterful atmosphere popular with visitors seeking rural Wales.
Postcode districts covering Talybont-on-Usk
Most populated places nearby
- Tonypandy 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Cwmbran Central 20 miles32.2 km
- Cwmbrân 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 9 miles14.4 km
- Pontypool 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Ebbw Vale 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ebbw Vale North 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Ebbw Vale South 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Aberdare 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Aberdare East 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Aberdare West 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Caerphilly 20.7 miles33.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Llanfrynach Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Llangynidr Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Llangors with Bwlch Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Bwlch Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine Parish 5 miles8.1 km
- Llangattock and Llangynidr Ward 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Llangors Built-up area 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Brecon East Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Brecon Built-up area 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Sirhowy Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Brecon West Ward 6.2 miles10 km
- Rassau Parish 6.4 miles10.3 km
Example postcodes in Talybont-on-Usk
LD3 7EQ, LD3 7YU, CF48 2UT, LD3 7YJ, LD3 7UX, LD3 7LJ, LD3 7YX, LD3 7YN, LD3 7YT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- Bristol Airport 42.6 miles68.5 km
- Rhymney Bridge Station 8 miles12.9 km
- Pontlottyn Railway Station 8.9 miles14.3 km
Hotels near Talybont-on-Usk Ad
- The Antelope Hotel 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 7.5 miles12 km
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Howfield Hotel 9.2 miles14.7 km
- The Cock Hotel 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Wellington 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Level Inn 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 17 miles27.4 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Sardis Road Stadium 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 19.4 miles31.2 km