Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd Alltir-fach
In or near Caerwent.
Mynydd Alltir-fach — a hill or mountain in wales south.
John Lord — 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
- Severn Tunnel Junction · 6.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Mynydd Alltir-fach 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mynydd Alltir-fach is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Llanvaches, postcode NP26. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and the Severn Estuary. The area is notable for its natural landscapes and biodiversity, attracting those interested in geology and ecology. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including walking and nature observation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6337, -2.8348
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Llanvaches
- Postcode
- NP26 3BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction — 6.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613450 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mynydd Alltir-fach?
- Mynydd Alltir-fach is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP26 3BA), in the parish of Llanvaches.
- What is Mynydd Alltir-fach?
- Mynydd Alltir-fach — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Mynydd Alltir-fach?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP26 3BA.
- Is Mynydd Alltir-fach a protected site?
- Yes — Mynydd Alltir-fach is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mynydd Alltir-fach?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP26 3BA.