Mountains & hills Β· South Wales
Castell-prin
In or near Caerwent.
Castell-prin β mountain in wales south. Elevation: 170 m.
Jonathan Billinger β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction Β· 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castell-prin is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 170 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castell-prin is a mountain located in Penhow, South Wales, with the postcode NP26. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and Severn Estuary. The area is noted for its natural beauty and ecological significance, attracting visitors interested in wildlife and outdoor activities. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the diverse habitats present in this protected region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6271, -2.8535
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Penhow
- Postcode
- NP26 3AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction β 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: n577461524 (ODbL)
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Castell Prin β a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
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Where to eat & stay near Castell-prin
Places to stay
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Old Barn Inn Hotel
Old Barn Inn Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
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New Inn Hotel
New Inn Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
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Coldra Court Hotel
Coldra Court Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
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Greyhound Inn/ Hotel
Greyhound Inn/ Hotel β a hotel in wales south.
π· 5Places to eat & drink
π· 3Restaurants Β· South Wales
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn
Ego at The Groes Wen Inn β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: mediterranean. Brand: Ego.
π· 5Historic pubs Β· South Wales
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Restaurants Β· South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
π· 7Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant
The Priory Hotel & Restaurant β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: international. 3-star.
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Harvester
Harvester β a restaurant in wales south.
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The Man of Steel
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π· 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell-prin?
- Castell-prin is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 3AH), in the parish of Penhow.
- What is Castell-prin?
- Castell-prin β mountain in wales south. Elevation: 170 m.
- How do I get to Castell-prin?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26 3AH.
- Is Castell-prin a protected site?
- Yes β Castell-prin is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Castell-prin?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 3AH.