Mountains & hills · South Wales
Cefncarnau
In or near Cardiff.
Cefncarnau — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Gareth James — 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
- Lisvane and Thornhill · 1.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cefncarnau 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
Cefncarnau is a mountain located in the Caerphilly parish of South Wales, postcode CF83. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a notable feature in the landscape. The area offers various opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring the surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a blend of scenic views and a tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5551, -3.2056
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Caerphilly
- Postcode
- CF83 1LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Lisvane and Thornhill — 1.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608338 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cefncarnau?
- Cefncarnau is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 1LX), in the parish of Caerphilly.
- What is Cefncarnau?
- Cefncarnau — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Cefncarnau?
- The nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 1LX.
- How do I get to Cefncarnau?
- The nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 1LX.