Mountains & hills Β· South Wales
Mynydd y Fforest
In or near Ewenny.
Mynydd y Fforest β a hill or mountain in wales south.
Alan Hughes β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun Β· 4.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Mynydd y Fforest 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 y Fforest is a mountain located in the Penllyn parish of South Wales, postcode CF71. This geographical feature offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable point for outdoor activities. The area is suitable for walking and exploring the natural scenery typical of the region. Its elevation and location make it a prominent feature in the local topography.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4976, -3.4348
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Penllyn
- Postcode
- CF71 7SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Pontyclun β 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613460 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mynydd y Fforest Earthwork
Literary houses Β· 0.4 km
Ystradowen Motte
Literary houses Β· 1.1 km
St Owain's Church
Historic churches Β· 1.1 km
Ystradowen
Vineyards Β· 1.1 km
St Senwyr's Church
Historic churches Β· 1.6 km
Brigam Farm
Literary houses Β· 1.6 km
Llansannor Court
Historic houses Β· 1.6 km
Llanharry
Villages Β· 1.9 km
Castell Tal y Fan
Castles Β· 2.1 km
Talyfan Castle
Castles Β· 2.1 km
Gelli Garn Castle
Literary houses Β· 2.5 km
Church of St Ann
Historic churches Β· 2.6 km
Nearby
π· 5Literary houses Β· South Wales
Mynydd y Fforest Earthwork
Mynydd y Fforest Earthwork β a literary house museum in wales south.
π· 5Literary houses Β· South Wales
Ystradowen Motte
Ystradowen Motte β a literary house museum in wales south.
π· 5Historic churches Β· South Wales
St Owain's Church
St Owain's Church β Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
π· 5Vineyards Β· South Wales
Ystradowen
Ystradowen β a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
π· 5Historic churches Β· South Wales
St Senwyr's Church
St Senwyr's Church β Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
π· 3Where to eat & stay near Mynydd y Fforest
Places to stay
π· 5
π· 5Campsites Β· South Wales
Glamping Trem-Y-Fro
Glamping Trem-Y-Fro β a campsite in wales south.
π· 5Caravan parks Β· South Wales
Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park
Happy Jakes Touring Holiday Park β a caravan park in wales south.
π· 5Campsites Β· South Wales
Llandow Touring Caravan Site
Llandow Touring Caravan Site β a campsite in wales south.
π· 5Campsites Β· South Wales
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping
Our Welsh Cavaran & Camping β a campsite in wales south.
π· 5Caravan parks Β· South Wales
Castleton Residential Park
Castleton Residential Park β a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Old Mill
The Old Mill β a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: american. Brand: Harvester.
π· 5
π· 3Restaurants Β· South Wales
The Golden Mile
The Golden Mile β a restaurant in wales south.
π· 5Restaurants Β· South Wales
Caesars Arms
Caesars Arms β a restaurant in wales south.
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π· 5More mountains in this region
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Milford Haven Waterway
Milford Haven Waterway β ria, or flooded valley, in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales, UK.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· South Wales
Ogof Ffynnon Ddu
Ogof Ffynnon Ddu β cave in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.
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π· 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mynydd y Fforest?
- Mynydd y Fforest is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF71 7SZ), in the parish of Penllyn.
- What is Mynydd y Fforest?
- Mynydd y Fforest β a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Mynydd y Fforest?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF71 7SZ.
- How do I get to Mynydd y Fforest?
- The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF71 7SZ.