Aber Rhaeadr

Settlement in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Aber Rhaeadr

B4580 crosses Pont Maesmochnant The Grade II listed bridge (Cadw Building ID: 81838), carries the road over Afon Iwrch.
B4580 crosses Pont Maesmochnant Credit: Stuart Logan

Aber Rhaeadr is a small village located in the county of Montgomeryshire, Wales. Situated in a picturesque valley, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The village is nestled at the base of the Cambrian Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and forests. One of Aber Rhaeadr's main attractions is its namesake waterfall, Rhaeadr Waterfall, which is the highest waterfall in Wales and a significant landmark in the area. The waterfall cascades down a sheer rock face, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for visitors.

Aber Rhaeadr is also home to a variety of hiking and walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the scenic countryside and enjoy the tranquility of the rural landscape. The village is known for its abundance of wildlife, with opportunities for birdwatching and spotting native species such as otters and red kites.

In terms of amenities, Aber Rhaeadr offers a few local shops and cafes, providing essential services and a place to relax after a day of exploring. The village maintains a strong sense of community, with regular events and gatherings that celebrate the local culture and heritage. Additionally, the nearby town of Llanfyllin offers a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants, and historical sites.

Overall, Aber Rhaeadr is a hidden gem in Montgomeryshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Welsh countryside and experience a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

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B4580 crosses Pont Maesmochnant The Grade II listed bridge (Cadw Building ID: 81838), carries the road over Afon Iwrch.
B4580 crosses Pont Maesmochnant
The Grade II listed bridge (Cadw Building ID: 81838), carries the road over Afon Iwrch.
B4580 lane junction southeast of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
B4580 lane junction southeast of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
B4580 passes the former National School There is a new modern school a few hundred yards east of here; which presumably supplanted this one, with its archaic discrimination between the genders etched in stone above the separate entrances. It is nevertheless Grade II listed with Cadw Building ID: 81820.
B4580 passes the former National School
There is a new modern school a few hundred yards east of here; which presumably supplanted this one, with its archaic discrimination between the genders etched in stone above the separate entrances. It is nevertheless Grade II listed with Cadw Building ID: 81820.
B4580 passes the Wynnstay Arms The inn is Grade II listed with Cadw Building ID: 81846.
B4580 passes the Wynnstay Arms
The inn is Grade II listed with Cadw Building ID: 81846.
Waterfall Street
Waterfall Street
Farmland above Tanat Valley Looking towards Mynydd Mawr
Farmland above Tanat Valley
Looking towards Mynydd Mawr
Road junction south of Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant at site of former station, 2001 View northward, to the Berwyn Mountains on the horizon (Mynydd-mawr (1,753 ft.) is the nearer peak, above Llanrhaiadr village). The site of the station was just behind and to the left: ex-Cambrian/GW Tanat Valley Light Railway, Oswestry - Blodwell Junction (to right) - Llangynog (to left). The station and line closed to passengers 15/1/51, to goods 1/7/52, but goods continued from here to Blodwell Junction until 6/1/64.
Road junction south of Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant at site of former station, 2001
View northward, to the Berwyn Mountains on the horizon (Mynydd-mawr (1,753 ft.) is the nearer peak, above Llanrhaiadr village). The site of the station was just behind and to the left: ex-Cambrian/GW Tanat Valley Light Railway, Oswestry - Blodwell Junction (to right) - Llangynog (to left). The station and line closed to passengers 15/1/51, to goods 1/7/52, but goods continued from here to Blodwell Junction until 6/1/64.
Near Frongoch
Near Frongoch
Market Street, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
Market Street, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the west parapet of Pont Glan-Tanat-Uchaf. It marks a point 122.485m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the west parapet of Pont Glan-Tanat-Uchaf. It marks a point 122.485m above mean sea level.
Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant, 1992 View along Market Street.
Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant, 1992
View along Market Street.
Cemetery at Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, view up Afon Rhaeadr valley, 1993 View NW to Berwyn Mountains.
Cemetery at Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, view up Afon Rhaeadr valley, 1993
View NW to Berwyn Mountains.
B4396 heads west
B4396 heads west
Pont Maesmochnant over the Afon Iwrch The Afon Iwrch is a tributary of the Afon Tanat
Pont Maesmochnant over the Afon Iwrch
The Afon Iwrch is a tributary of the Afon Tanat
Maesmochnant Uchaf entrance
Maesmochnant Uchaf entrance
Pont Glan Tanat Uchaf from B4580
Pont Glan Tanat Uchaf from B4580
Sharp bend at entrance to Ty-nant
Sharp bend at entrance to Ty-nant
View across the Tanat Valley Evening near Aber Rhaeadr.
View across the Tanat Valley
Evening near Aber Rhaeadr.
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Aber Rhaeadr is located at Grid Ref: SJ1324 (Lat: 52.814629, Lng: -3.2916895)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.814629,-3.2916895
Llanrhaiadr Mochnant
Abandoned Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q28971136
Wikipedia: en:Llanrhaiadr Mochnant railway station
Lat/Long: 52.8152333/-3.2858989
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.8134129/-3.2868387
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 52.8111877/-3.292783
Historic Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.8154433/-3.2844328
Aber Rhaeadr
Place: hamlet
Source: OS Open Names
Lat/Long: 52.8146438/-3.2916913
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Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.815682/-3.2844699
Craft: sawmill
Lat/Long: 52.8152779/-3.2871369
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Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.8146163/-3.2916687
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Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 52.8155598/-3.2862461
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