Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd Aberdar
In or near Rhigos.
Mynydd Aberdar — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Alan Hughes — 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
- Merthyr Tydfil · 3.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Mynydd Aberdar 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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Place summary
Mynydd Aberdar is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Cyfarthfa. It is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and offers a range of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a notable feature of the landscape. Visitors can expect various trails and viewpoints that showcase the surrounding scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7403, -3.4199
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Cyfarthfa
- Postcode
- CF48 1RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil — 3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611075 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mynydd Aberdar?
- Mynydd Aberdar is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 1RN), in the parish of Cyfarthfa.
- What is Mynydd Aberdar?
- Mynydd Aberdar — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Mynydd Aberdar?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 1RN.
- How do I get to Mynydd Aberdar?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 1RN.