Mountains & hills · South Wales
Kymin
In or near Wyesham.
Kymin — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Colin 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
- Rookwood · 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Kymin 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: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kymin is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Monmouth (postcode NP25). It is part of the River Wye Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is known for its scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife, attracting visitors interested in outdoor activities and nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8092, -2.6866
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610388 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kymin Tower
Viewpoints · 0.0 km
The Round House
Follies · 0.0 km
Naval Temple
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery
Campsites · 0.9 km
Wyesham
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Monmouthshire Show
Other places · 1.2 km
St Peter's Church
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Dixton
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
Buck Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Duke of Beaufort Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Dixton Motte
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Monmouth Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
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Naval Temple
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Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery — a campsite in wales south.
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Monmouthshire Show
The Monmouthshire Show is a one-day agricultural show in Wales, taking place annually in Monmouth on the 3rd Sunday in August. Historically it is the largest one-day agricultural show in Wales.
Where to eat & stay near Kymin
Places to stay
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Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery
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The Riverside Hotel
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Monnow Bridge Caravan Site
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Biblins Youth Campsite
Biblins Youth Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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Braceland Bunkhouse
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Places to eat & drink
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The Punch House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kymin?
- Kymin is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3SF), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Kymin?
- Kymin — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Kymin?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3SF.
- Is Kymin a protected site?
- Yes — Kymin is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kymin?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3SF.