Villages · South Wales
Cwmavon
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Cwmavon — a village in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level · 0.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cwmavon is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Blaenavon. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye, known for its ecological significance. The village is characterised by its rural setting and access to natural landscapes, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration of the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7667, -3.0833
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 0.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651655 (CC BY 4.0)
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Museums · 0.8 km
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📷 3Chapels · South Wales
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel
Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel — Baptist chapel in Blaenavon.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Blaenafon War Memorial
Blaenafon War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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War Memorial, Church Road (Ne Side)
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Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
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Where to eat & stay near Cwmavon
Places to stay
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Pyscodlyn Camping and Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
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Abergavenny Hotel
Abergavenny Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Little Crown
Little Crown — a restaurant in wales south.
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Restaurants · South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cwmavon?
- Cwmavon is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9EE), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Cwmavon?
- Cwmavon — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Cwmavon?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9EE.
- Is Cwmavon a protected site?
- Yes — Cwmavon is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cwmavon?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9EE.