| 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 miles
- Cwmbran Central 20 miles
- Cwmbrân 19.8 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 9 miles
- Pontypool 17.3 miles
- Ebbw Vale 7.9 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 7.7 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 8.6 miles
- Aberdare 12.5 miles
- Aberdare East 11.9 miles
- Aberdare West 12.2 miles
- Caerphilly 20.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Llanfrynach Parish 2.8 miles
- Llangynidr Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Llangors with Bwlch Ward 3.7 miles
- Bwlch Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Llanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine Parish 5 miles
- Llangattock and Llangynidr Ward 5.1 miles
- Llangors Built-up area 5.5 miles
- Brecon East Ward 5.8 miles
- Brecon Built-up area 6.1 miles
- Sirhowy Ward 6.1 miles
- Brecon West Ward 6.2 miles
- Rassau Parish 6.4 miles
Example postcodes in Talybont-on-Usk
LD3 7JD, LD3 7JQ, LD3 7YR, LD3 7UQ, CF48 2UR, LD3 7YN, LD3 7YG, LD3 7YF, LD3 7YW … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 32.9 miles
- Bristol Airport 42.6 miles
- Rhymney Bridge Station 8 miles
- Pontlottyn Railway Station 8.9 miles
Hotels near Talybont-on-Usk Ad
- The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Brecon, Powys 3 6.1 miles
- The Antelope Hotel 7.7 miles
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 7.9 miles
- The Manor Hotel 3 7.5 miles
- Howfield Hotel 9.2 miles
- Tredegar Arms Hotel 3 7.8 miles
- Wellington 3 5.9 miles
- The Cock Hotel 9.8 miles
- Level Inn 3 7.8 miles
- The Bessemer Hotel Carvery and Grill 3 7.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 5.3 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 10.9 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 11.3 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 12.2 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 15.9 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 17 miles
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 18.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 18.8 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 19.4 miles