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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South Wales

Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common

In or near Treforest.

Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common — a hill or mountain in wales south.

Taff Trail north of Cilfynydd - geograph.org.uk - 7303060

David Smith — 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
Abercynon · 1.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common 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

Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Nelson. This area offers a mix of natural landscapes and recreational opportunities. Visitors can expect open spaces ideal for walking and exploring the local flora and fauna. The common provides a scenic backdrop for outdoor activities in the region.

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Coordinates
51.6360, -3.3166
District
Caerphilly
Parish
Nelson
Postcode
CF37 4HP
Parliamentary constituency
Caerphilly
Nearest railway station
Abercynon1.2 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common

Places to stay

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Hotels · South Wales

Blueberry

Blueberry — a hotel in wales south.

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Caravan parks · South Wales

Dynea Caravan Site

Dynea Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales south.

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Hostels · South Wales

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YMCA — a hostel in wales south.

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Campsites · South Wales

Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site

Parc Cwm Darran Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.

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Hostels · South Wales

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Lodge — a hostel in wales south.

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Hotels · South Wales

New House Country Hotel

New House Country Hotel — a hotel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

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Restaurants · South Wales

Upper Boat Inn

Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.

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Restaurants · South Wales

Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.

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Penllwyn, Former Manor House Now Penllwyn Arms Public House

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Islwyn Inn

Islwyn Inn — a restaurant in wales south.

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Restaurants · South Wales

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13 Market St. — a restaurant in wales south.

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Caesars Arms — a restaurant in wales south.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common?
Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF37 4HP), in the parish of Nelson.
What is Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common?
Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common — a hill or mountain in wales south.
How do I get to Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common?
The nearest railway station is Abercynon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF37 4HP.
How do I get to Craig-Evan-Leyshon Common?
The nearest railway station is Abercynon, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF37 4HP.