Mountains & hills · South Wales
Mynydd Twyn-glas
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Mynydd Twyn-glas — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran · 4.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Mynydd Twyn-glas 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mynydd Twyn-glas is a mountain located in Upper Cwmbran, South Wales, with the postcode NP44. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly concerning the River Wye SSSI. The mountain offers a natural landscape typical of the region, appealing to walkers and nature enthusiasts. The area is characterised by diverse flora and fauna, making it an important site for conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6745, -3.0716
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Upper Cwmbran
- Postcode
- NP44 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Cwmbran — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607690 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mynydd Twyn-glas?
- Mynydd Twyn-glas is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP44 5AA), in the parish of Upper Cwmbran.
- What is Mynydd Twyn-glas?
- Mynydd Twyn-glas — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Mynydd Twyn-glas?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP44 5AA.
- Is Mynydd Twyn-glas a protected site?
- Yes — Mynydd Twyn-glas is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mynydd Twyn-glas?
- The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP44 5AA.