Crossways

Settlement in Radnorshire

Wales

Crossways

Road junction in Mid Wales Llanbister to the left and Llanbadarn Fynydd off to the right.
Road junction in Mid Wales Credit: Jeremy Bolwell

Crossways is a small village located in the historic county of Radnorshire, Wales. Situated in the heart of the picturesque Welsh countryside, it is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush green landscapes, providing residents and visitors alike with an idyllic rural setting.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 residents. Despite its small size, Crossways boasts a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its inhabitants. These include a local primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a small convenience store, ensuring that daily essentials are easily accessible.

The surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, with several walking trails and nature reserves nearby. The village is also close to the Radnor Forest, providing ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The tranquil River Wye flows nearby, presenting opportunities for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

In terms of transport links, Crossways is conveniently situated near major road networks, making it easily accessible by car. The nearest train station is located in the nearby town of Builth Wells, providing connections to larger cities such as Cardiff and Swansea.

Overall, Crossways in Radnorshire offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, with a strong sense of community and a wealth of natural beauty right on its doorstep.

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Crossways Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.357129/-3.2538699 or Grid Reference SO1473. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction in Mid Wales Llanbister to the left and Llanbadarn Fynydd off to the right.
Road junction in Mid Wales
Llanbister to the left and Llanbadarn Fynydd off to the right.
Turning for Cantel
Turning for Cantel
Road approaching Cantel Upland country road approaching Cantel.
Road approaching Cantel
Upland country road approaching Cantel.
Rough upland grazing near Cantel View across rough upland grazing land to Beacon Hill and Pool Hill where the source of the River Lugg is.
Rough upland grazing near Cantel
View across rough upland grazing land to Beacon Hill and Pool Hill where the source of the River Lugg is.
Cattle grid at Cantel Upland road leaving the open access land over a cattle grid to Cantel, which other than a couple of farms doesn't appear to be marked on the OS map.
Cattle grid at Cantel
Upland road leaving the open access land over a cattle grid to Cantel, which other than a couple of farms doesn't appear to be marked on the OS map.
Road crossing Littlehill Common Road crossing Littlehill Common and area of open common land south of Crossways.
Road crossing Littlehill Common
Road crossing Littlehill Common and area of open common land south of Crossways.
Littlehill Common Littlehill Common with a view beyond to Beacon Hill, a beautiful unspoilt, little visited, mid-Wales landscape.
Littlehill Common
Littlehill Common with a view beyond to Beacon Hill, a beautiful unspoilt, little visited, mid-Wales landscape.
Common land near Towerhill Farm Some of the common land of Littlehill Common near Towerhill Farm.
Common land near Towerhill Farm
Some of the common land of Littlehill Common near Towerhill Farm.
Cattle grid on Littlehill Common Cattle grid above Crossways on the north side of Littlehill Common.
Cattle grid on Littlehill Common
Cattle grid above Crossways on the north side of Littlehill Common.
Farmland at Crossways View over farmland and upland grazing at Crossways.
Farmland at Crossways
View over farmland and upland grazing at Crossways.
Crossways The B4346 passing Crossways, the same view as Richard Webb's <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1470512">SO1474 : Crossways</a> though the house has been painted and there is building work tracking place on the right behind the telephone box.
Crossways
The B4346 passing Crossways, the same view as Richard Webb's SO1474 : Crossways though the house has been painted and there is building work tracking place on the right behind the telephone box.
View to Moelfre Hill View to Moelfre Hill across upland grazing land to the west of Crossways.
View to Moelfre Hill
View to Moelfre Hill across upland grazing land to the west of Crossways.
Upland grazing land  near Crossways Beautiful rolling mid-Wales grazing land to the east of Llanbister.
Upland grazing land near Crossways
Beautiful rolling mid-Wales grazing land to the east of Llanbister.
Upland grazing and Moelfre Hill Open access upland common grazing with Moelfre Hill in the distance.
Upland grazing and Moelfre Hill
Open access upland common grazing with Moelfre Hill in the distance.
Road from Llanbister to Crossways The hills in the background include Pool Hill and Beacon Hill and it is among these hills that the River Lugg rises.
Road from Llanbister to Crossways
The hills in the background include Pool Hill and Beacon Hill and it is among these hills that the River Lugg rises.
Upland grazing beside the road to Llanbister Rough open access common grazing land beside the road from Crossways to Llanbister.
Upland grazing beside the road to Llanbister
Rough open access common grazing land beside the road from Crossways to Llanbister.
Farmland near Vronganllwyd Farmland near Vronganllwyd to the east of Llanbister.
Farmland near Vronganllwyd
Farmland near Vronganllwyd to the east of Llanbister.
The lane leading to Cwmllechwedd Fawr
The lane leading to Cwmllechwedd Fawr
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Crossways is located at Grid Ref: SO1473 (Lat: 52.357129, Lng: -3.2538699)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Barrier: cattle_grid
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