The River Usk has some exceptionally beautiful stretches of water, the river here is rocky and dotted with rapids; there are pools to swim in and fish to be caught; the Usk is famous for its excellent trout and salmon fishing (fishing can be arranged). The bridge over the river is so narrow and heavily buttressed that it is only single lane traffic into the village.

Behind the village is Llangynidr Mountain, which rises steeply up with its wimberry covered moors. The village is an excellent location for exploring the whole of the National Park. There are two excellent pub/restaurants, a garage, two village shops (one of which is open all hours and stocks most things), a Post Office, large playing fields and a park with public tennis courts.

Llangynidr is on a bus route mid-way between Abergavenny and Brecon. approximately 12 miles from Abergavenny which is the nearest railway station. Brecon is 8 miles and Crickhowell 3 miles.