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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South Wales

Mynydd y Betws

In or near Betws.

Free admission

Mynydd y Betws — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 373 m.

Mynydd y Gwair wind farm - geograph.org.uk - 6751474

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
Pantyffynnon · 4.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Mynydd y Betws, the nearest railway station is Pantyffynnon, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is SA8 4RU. Entry to the mountain is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Mynydd y Betws is a named summit in wales-south, United Kingdom, with an elevation of approximately 373 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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From the Wikipedia article

Mynydd y Betws is a mountain or large hill located on the northern side of the border between Swansea and Carmarthenshire in South Wales, between Ammanford and Clydach. It is an area of upland with large stretches of tussocky grassland. The medieval castle of Penlle'r Castell is located on Mynydd y Gwair to the south-south west, Mynydd y Betws Wind Farm is prominent with fifteen 110 m (361 ft) wind turbines.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.7673, -3.9375
Parish
Pontardawe
Postcode
SA8 4RU
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Nearest railway station
Pantyffynnon4.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mynydd y Betws?
Mynydd y Betws is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA8 4RU), in the parish of Pontardawe.
What is Mynydd y Betws?
Mynydd y Betws — a mountain in wales-south, United Kingdom, 373 m.
How do I get to Mynydd y Betws?
The nearest railway station is Pantyffynnon, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA8 4RU.
Is Mynydd y Betws free to visit?
Yes, Mynydd y Betws is free to enter.
How do I get to Mynydd y Betws?
The nearest railway station is Pantyffynnon, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA8 4RU.