Mountains & hills · North Wales
Careg y Big
In or near Ruabon.
Careg y Big — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 418 m.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Llangollen · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Careg y Big is a named summit in wales-north, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 418 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Place summary
Careg y Big is a mountain located in North Wales. It is known for its distinctive features and rugged terrain, making it a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9486, -3.1703
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog
- Postcode
- LL20 7BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Llangollen — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106709820 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Careg y Big?
- Careg y Big is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL20 7BU), in the parish of Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog.
- What is Careg y Big?
- Careg y Big — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 418 m.
- How do I get to Careg y Big?
- The nearest railway station is Llangollen, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL20 7BU.
- Is Careg y Big free to visit?
- Yes, Careg y Big is free to enter.
- How do I get to Careg y Big?
- The nearest railway station is Llangollen, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL20 7BU.