| 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 miles
- Tonypandy 24.5 miles
- Hereford 19.8 miles
- Cwmbran Central 16.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 16.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 15.7 miles
- Pontypool 13.2 miles
- Ebbw Vale 9.1 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 8.8 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 9.4 miles
- Aberdare 19.9 miles
- Aberdare East 19 miles
Neighbouring places
- Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower Ward 1.9 miles
- Crickhowell Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Llangattock Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Cantref Ward 3.7 miles
- Gilwern Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Lansdown Ward 4.6 miles
- Govilon Built-up area 4.7 miles
- Croesonen Ward 4.8 miles
- Abergavenny Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Grofield Ward 4.9 miles
- Llanelly Ward 5 miles
- Park Ward 5 miles
Example postcodes in The Vale of Grwyney
NP8 1TB, NP8 1ES, NP8 1HE, NP8 1SU, NP8 1ET, NP8 1TA, NP8 1SR, NP8 1SQ, NP8 1SS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 35.4 miles
- Bristol Airport 37.9 miles
- Abergavenny Railway Station 5.6 miles
- Ebbw Vale Parkway Railway Station 10 miles
Hotels near The Vale of Grwyney Ad
- Dragon Inn 3 2.9 miles
- The Bear Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- The Manor Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- Tysylfaen Brecon Beacons 3 3.1 miles
- Wern Watkin Leisure 3.5 miles
- Lamb & Flag Inn 3 3.9 miles
- Roadhouse Llanwenarth 4.5 miles
- The Kings Arms Hotel 5 miles
- The Angel Hotel 4 5.1 miles
Local points of interest
- Black Mountains Mountains 5.9 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 7.6 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 10 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 12.7 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.6 miles
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 15.4 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 16.8 miles
- Harewood Estate 17.7 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 19 miles
- Ninewells Wood Forest 19 miles
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 19.4 miles