Mountains & hills · South Wales
Nex Common
In or near Caerwent.
Nex Common — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Jonathan Billinger — 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
- Chepstow · 6.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Nex Common 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nex Common is a mountain located in the Devauden parish of South Wales, postcode NP16. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and the Severn Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance. Additionally, it is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), known for its scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities, with trails suitable for walking and enjoying the natural surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6793, -2.7444
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Devauden
- Postcode
- NP16 6SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 6.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611082 (CC BY 4.0)
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St Arvans
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Saint Arvans
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nex Common?
- Nex Common is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6SS), in the parish of Devauden.
- What is Nex Common?
- Nex Common — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Nex Common?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6SS.
- Is Nex Common a protected site?
- Yes — Nex Common 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 Nex Common?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6SS.