Mountains & hills · South Wales
Craig Llysfaen
In or near Cardiff.
Craig Llysfaen — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 264 m.
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 · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Craig Llysfaen, the nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the site is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CF83 3EJ.
About
Craig Llysfaen is a named summit in wales-south, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 264 metres. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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From the Wikipedia article
Craig Llysfaen, also known as Lisvane Graig, is a prominent hill overlooking Cardiff, some 7 miles north of the city centre. It has an elevation of 264 m (866 ft) and a prominence of 55 m (180 ft), and is the highest point in South Glamorgan. The views (on a good day) include Newport City, the two Severn bridges to the east, Pen Y Fan and the Brecon Beacons to the north and Cardiff City to the south.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5587, -3.1699
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Rudry
- Postcode
- CF83 3EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Lisvane and Thornhill — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5181161 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Craig Llysfaen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig Llysfaen?
- Craig Llysfaen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 3EJ), in the parish of Rudry.
- What is Craig Llysfaen?
- Craig Llysfaen — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 264 m.
- How do I get to Craig Llysfaen?
- The nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 3EJ.
- Is Craig Llysfaen free to visit?
- Yes, Craig Llysfaen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craig Llysfaen?
- The nearest railway station is Lisvane and Thornhill, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 3EJ.