Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Aconbury Hill
In or near Aconbury.
Aconbury Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 276 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill · 6.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Aconbury Hill is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 276 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aconbury Hill is a prominent hill located in Little Birch, South Wales, within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly related to the River Wye. The hill offers a range of natural landscapes and habitats, appealing to those interested in the region's wildlife and scenery. Visitors can expect a variety of walking routes and opportunities for outdoor activities in this protected area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9932, -2.7210
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Little Birch
- Postcode
- HR2 8AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: n538839570 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aconbury Hill?
- Aconbury Hill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 8AZ), in the parish of Little Birch.
- What is Aconbury Hill?
- Aconbury Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 276 m.
- How do I get to Aconbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR2 8AZ.
- Is Aconbury Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Aconbury Hill is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Aconbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 8AZ.