Vineyards · South Wales
Colomendy hillfort
In or near Caerleon.
Colomendy hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 6.3 km
About
Colomendy hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales south. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Wales
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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
Colomendy hillfort is a vineyard located in South Wales. This site features ancient earthworks, indicative of its historical significance. The vineyard offers a scenic setting for wine production, with opportunities for visitors to explore the surrounding landscape. Expect a range of wines produced on-site, alongside potential tasting experiences.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6398, -2.9284
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llangybi
- Postcode
- NP18 1LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20584606 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colomendy hillfort?
- Colomendy hillfort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1LW), in the parish of Llangybi.
- What is Colomendy hillfort?
- Colomendy hillfort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Colomendy hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1LW.
- Is Colomendy hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Colomendy hillfort 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 Colomendy hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1LW.