Mountains & hills · South Wales
Graig Ddifaith
In or near Newport.
Graig Ddifaith — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Wayland 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
- Newport · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Graig Ddifaith 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Graig Ddifaith is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Allt-yr-yn. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance related to the Severn Estuary. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that supports diverse wildlife and vegetation, making it a notable area for outdoor activities and observation. The postcode for this location is NP20.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5882, -3.0219
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Allt-yr-yn
- Postcode
- NP20 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613465 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Graig Ddifaith
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The Priory Hotel
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The Ship Inn
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Places to eat & drink
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Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Graig Ddifaith?
- Graig Ddifaith is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 5AL), in the parish of Allt-yr-yn.
- What is Graig Ddifaith?
- Graig Ddifaith — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Graig Ddifaith?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 5AL.
- Is Graig Ddifaith a protected site?
- Yes — Graig Ddifaith is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Graig Ddifaith?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 5AL.