Mountains & hills · South Wales
Craig y Saeson
In or near Caerleon.
Craig y Saeson — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 186 m.
Philip Halling — 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
- Cwmbran · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Craig y Saeson is a named summit in wales-south, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 186 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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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
Craig y Saeson is a mountain located in South Wales. It is noted for its distinctive geological features and is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6722, -2.9463
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Llangybi
- Postcode
- NP15 1NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q106709680 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig y Saeson?
- Craig y Saeson is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1NY), in the parish of Llangybi.
- What is Craig y Saeson?
- Craig y Saeson — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 186 m.
- How do I get to Craig y Saeson?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1NY.
- Is Craig y Saeson a protected site?
- Yes — Craig y Saeson is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Craig y Saeson free to visit?
- Yes, Craig y Saeson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craig y Saeson?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1NY.