Mountains & hills · South Wales
Hirwaun Common
In or near Rhigos.
Hirwaun Common — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 515 m.
Alan Richards — 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
- Treherbert · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hirwaun Common is a named summit in wales-south, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 515 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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Place summary
Hirwaun Common is a mountain located in South Wales. It is characterised by its expansive natural landscape, providing a habitat for various wildlife and scenic views. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7200, -3.5300
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Rhigos
- Postcode
- CF44 9UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Treherbert — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q13129101 (CC0)
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Lluest-wen Reservoir
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Craig y Llyn
Viewpoints · 1.8 km
Zipworld Tower
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Pont Lluest-Wen, Lluest-Wen
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Nebo, Hirwaun
Chapels · 2.5 km
Hirwaun War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Llyn Fawr
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.6 km
![Mynydd Tynewydd [Mynydd Ystradffernol]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Clearing_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1433544.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
Mynydd Tynewydd [Mynydd Ystradffernol]
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Tramroad causeway and bridge at Hirwaun Ironworks
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Hirwaun Iron Works
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hirwaun Common?
- Hirwaun Common is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 9UF), in the parish of Rhigos.
- What is Hirwaun Common?
- Hirwaun Common — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 515 m.
- How do I get to Hirwaun Common?
- The nearest railway station is Treherbert, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 9UF.
- Is Hirwaun Common free to visit?
- Yes, Hirwaun Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hirwaun Common?
- The nearest railway station is Treherbert, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 9UF.