| Coordinates: | 51.883, -3.084 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 25 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01873 (Abergavenny) |
The Vale of Grwyney is a small, rural community in Powys, Wales, set in a narrow valley carved by the twin streams Grwyne Fawr and Grwyne Fechan as they descend from the Black Mountains towards the River Usk. It lies on the eastern fringe of the Brecon Beacons, with steep wooded slopes, patchwork pasture and winding lanes that make it a popular spot for walkers, riders and anyone seeking a quiet countryside setting.
Traditionally agricultural, the area centres on small villages such as Glangrwyney and Llangenny, and retains a strong community feel with parish churches, old stone bridges and rural trades alongside a growing income from tourism and holiday lets. Its proximity to towns like Crickhowell and Abergavenny means residents often combine farming or local businesses with commuting for work and services.
Postcode districts covering The Vale of Grwyney
Most populated places nearby
- Newport 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Tonypandy 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Hereford 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Cwmbran Central 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Cwmbrân 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Pontypool 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Ebbw Vale 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Ebbw Vale North 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Ebbw Vale South 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Aberdare 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Aberdare East 19 miles30.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Crickhowell Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Llangattock Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Cantref Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Gilwern Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Lansdown Ward 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Govilon Built-up area 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Croesonen Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Abergavenny Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Grofield Ward 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Llanelly Ward 5 miles8 km
- Park Ward 5 miles8 km
Example postcodes in The Vale of Grwyney
NP8 1EE, NP8 1TA, NP8 1TL, NP8 1TD, NP8 1TN, NP8 1TJ, NP8 1SJ, NP8 1HE, NP8 1HA … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.4 miles57 km
- Bristol Airport 37.9 miles61.1 km
- Abergavenny Railway Station 5.6 miles9 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 10 miles16 km
Hotels near The Vale of Grwyney Ad
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Manor Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Level Inn 3 8.7 miles14 km
Local points of interest
- Black Mountains Mountains 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 10 miles16.2 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Harewood Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Old Park wood Forest 19 miles30.5 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 19 miles30.6 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 19.4 miles31.2 km