Mountains & hills · South Wales
Cefn Henlla
In or near Caerleon.
Cefn Henlla — a hill or mountain in wales south.
John Lord — 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
- Cwmbran · 6.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cefn Henlla 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: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cefn Henlla is a mountain located in the parish of Llangybi, South Wales, postcode NP15. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and the Severn Estuary. The area is notable for its ecological significance, attracting those interested in natural landscapes and biodiversity. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including walking and wildlife observation, set against a backdrop of scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6433, -2.9182
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llangybi
- Postcode
- NP15 1PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 6.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610390 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Cefn Henlla
Places to stay
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Old Barn Inn Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cefn Henlla?
- Cefn Henlla is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1PF), in the parish of Llangybi.
- What is Cefn Henlla?
- Cefn Henlla — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Cefn Henlla?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1PF.
- Is Cefn Henlla a protected site?
- Yes — Cefn Henlla 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 Cefn Henlla?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1PF.