Mountains & hills · South Wales
Brynglas
In or near Newport.
Brynglas — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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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
- Newport · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Brynglas is a named hill or mountain in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brynglas is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Shaftesbury. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance in the Severn Estuary. The area is noted for its diverse habitats and wildlife, making it a point of interest for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that reflects the unique environmental features of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6073, -3.0007
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- NP20 5QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615538 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brynglas?
- Brynglas is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 5QS), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is Brynglas?
- Brynglas — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Brynglas?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 5QS.
- Is Brynglas a protected site?
- Yes — Brynglas is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Brynglas?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 5QS.