Mountains & hills · Mid Wales
Constitution Hill
Also known as: Y Graig Glais
In or near Borth.
Constitution Hill — Named summit at 131 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Constitution Hill, the nearest railway station is Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station, located just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SY23 2DN.
About
Constitution Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Y Graig Glais. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 131 m.". Coordinates: 52.4253°, -4.0829°.
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Official information
Constitution Hill is a scenic outdoor location in Ceredigion, offering various activities such as hiking, cycling, and trail running. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the area and engage in outdoor adventures, making it a great destination for nature enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Constitution Hill (Welsh: Craig-glais Welsh pronunciation: [krai̯ɡ glai̯s]) is a hill in the Welsh town of Aberystwyth, situated to the north of the town. The hill overlooks Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion, Wales, running between the town and the coastal settlements Borth and Clarach to the north. The site provides good views of Aberystwyth, and the sightline extends as far as Snowdonia National Park and north Pembrokeshire. Since 1896, the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway has ascended to the hill's summit, and the summit features a camera obscura, which is a 1980s rebuild of a Victorian era building which was erected as part of the "Luna Park" recreation area. At its peak runs the Clarach Footpath on the Wales Coast Path, which connects the town of Aberystwyth with Clarach Bay. Nearby is the Borth – Clarach Site of Special Scientific Interest. The hill itself is often referred to as "Consti" by locals.
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Background
Description
Constitution Hill is located on the western coast of Wales on Cardigan Bay, lying north of the town of Aberystwyth and to the south of the Clarach Bay holiday park. The hill is traversed from south to north by the Wales Coast Path. At the base of the hill there is an apotropaic site, where people stop at a metal piece in the ground, and perform a ritual known as "kicking the bar", using the soles of their feet. The origin of this custom is unknown, with researchers having several theories as to its origin.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4253, -4.0829
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberystwyth
- Postcode
- SY23 2DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station — 0.1 km
- Official site
- getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n3295039149 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Constitution Hill, Aberystwyth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aberystwyth Wales UK 1985.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Consti
Cafés · 0.1 km
Rock Garden, Consti
Viewpoints · 0.3 km
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
Islands · 0.3 km
Craigyfulfran & Clarach
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
The Glengower Hotel
Hotels · 0.5 km
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Castell Brychan
Historic houses · 0.6 km
St Mary's College, Aberystwyth
Historic churches · 0.6 km
North Beach
Beaches · 0.7 km
Richmond Hotel
Hotels · 0.8 km
Commodore Cinema
Theatres · 0.9 km
St Paul Methodist Centre
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Aberystwyth Library
Historic houses · 0.9 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Constitution Hill?
- Constitution Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 2DN), in the parish of Aberystwyth.
- What is Constitution Hill?
- Constitution Hill — Named summit at 131 m.
- How do I get to Constitution Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 2DN.
- Is Constitution Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Constitution Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Constitution Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth Cliff Railway Upper Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 2DN.