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Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Carnglas Hill

In or near Swansea.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Carnglas Hill β€” a hill or mountain in wales south.

Llwynmawr Road - geograph.org.uk - 5498146

Alan Hughes β€” 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
Gowerton Β· 3.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carnglas Hill 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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Place summary

Carnglas Hill is a mountain located in Sketty, South Wales, with the postcode SA2. This prominent geographical feature offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is a notable landmark in the region and serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and exploration. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse terrain.

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Coordinates
51.6277, -4.0024
District
Swansea
Parish
Sketty
Postcode
SA2 9HZ
Parliamentary constituency
Swansea West
Nearest railway station
Gowerton β€” 3.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Bus shelter, Gower Road, Killay - geograph.org.uk - 5837343πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· South Wales

Killay

Killay β€” a village in wales south.

Don't dump rubbish on this road east of Waunarlwydd - geograph.org.uk - 3672156πŸ“· 3

Stone circles Β· South Wales

Cockett Standing Stone

Cockett Standing Stone β€” a stone circle in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Archaeological sites Β· South Wales

Cockett Standing Stone

Cockett Standing Stone β€” archaeological in wales south.

Signpost in the spotlight - geograph.org.uk - 7290452πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· South Wales

Clyne Valley Brick and Tile Works

Clyne Valley Brick and Tile Works β€” a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Gardens Β· South Wales

Sketty Hall

Sketty Hall β€” a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.

πŸ•β†— gcs.ac.uk
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Follies Β· South Wales

Sketty Folly

Sketty Folly β€” Folly or eyecatcher.

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Where to eat & stay near Carnglas Hill

Places to stay

West Cross , Swansea Bay Cycle Path - geograph.org.uk - 3902270πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Dan Y Coed House Activity Centre

Dan Y Coed House Activity Centre β€” a hostel in wales south.

β†— yha.org.uk
Stream at Blackhills - geograph.org.uk - 6107586πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Blackhills Caravan Park

Blackhills Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in wales south.

Free↗ blackhillsleisure.co.uk
High Street, Swansea - geograph.org.uk - 5540039πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South Wales

Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

Swansea Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5464838πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Cwtsh Hostel

Cwtsh Hostel β€” a hostel in wales south.

Swansea Marina - geograph.org.uk - 6668275πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South Wales

Swansea Marriott Hotel

Swansea Marriott Hotel β€” a hotel in wales south.

β†— marriott.com
Fringe of the marshland - geograph.org.uk - 5585813πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Gowerton Caravan Club Site

Gowerton Caravan Club Site β€” a caravan park in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

Olivers

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Olivers

Olivers β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Uplands shopping centre - geograph.org.uk - 5498117πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Bangkok Thai Fusion and Bar

Bangkok Thai Fusion and Bar β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Uplands shopping centre - geograph.org.uk - 5498117πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Brewstone

Brewstone β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Jasmin boutique, Swansea - geograph.org.uk - 3958300πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Pant-y-gwydr

Pant-y-gwydr β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— pantygwydr.co.uk
Ancient and modern, Swansea - geograph.org.uk - 6058321πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Las Iguanas

Las Iguanas β€” a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: latin american. Brand: Las Iguanas.

Free↗ iguanas.co.uk
The Pump House

Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Pump House

The Pump House β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— sabrain.com

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Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

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Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu β€” cave in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

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Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Abereiddi Bay

Abereiddi Bay β€” bay in the United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South Wales

Allt Lwyd

Allt Lwyd β€” Named summit at 653 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carnglas Hill?
Carnglas Hill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA2 9HZ), in the parish of Sketty.
What is Carnglas Hill?
Carnglas Hill β€” a hill or mountain in wales south.
How do I get to Carnglas Hill?
The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA2 9HZ.
How do I get to Carnglas Hill?
The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA2 9HZ.