Mountains & hills · South Wales
Carn y Pigwn
In or near Treorchy.
Carn y Pigwn — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 470 m.
Alan Hughes — 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
- Fernhill · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Carn y Pigwn is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 470 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Carn y Pigwn is a mountain located in the parish of Ferndale, South Wales. This prominent peak offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its elevation provides expansive views of the surrounding valleys and hills. The area is part of the scenic Welsh countryside, making it a notable spot for both casual walkers and seasoned hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6668, -3.4301
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Ferndale
- Postcode
- CF43 4UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rhondda and Ogmore
- Nearest railway station
- Fernhill — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n6256443481 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn y Pigwn?
- Carn y Pigwn is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF43 4UF), in the parish of Ferndale.
- What is Carn y Pigwn?
- Carn y Pigwn — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 470 m.
- How do I get to Carn y Pigwn?
- The nearest railway station is Fernhill, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF43 4UF.
- How do I get to Carn y Pigwn?
- The nearest railway station is Fernhill, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF43 4UF.