Castles · South Wales
North Hill Tor
In or near Oxwich.
North Hill Tor — a castle in wales south.
Kev Griffin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port · 7.0 km
About
North Hill Tor is a named castle 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
North Hill Tor is a prominent geological feature located in South Wales, within the parish of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton. This site is characterised by its striking rocky outcrops offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. While not a castle in the traditional sense, it serves as a notable landmark in the region. The area is accessible for those interested in exploring the natural beauty of the Welsh coastline and countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6218, -4.2361
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
- Postcode
- SA3 1BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285859 (CC BY 4.0)
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North Hill Tor — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 69 m.
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Where to eat & stay near North Hill Tor
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Llanmadoc Touring Caravan Site
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Weobley Castle camp site
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Places to eat & drink
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Beach House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Hill Tor?
- North Hill Tor is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 1BX), in the parish of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton.
- What is North Hill Tor?
- North Hill Tor — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to North Hill Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA3 1BX.
- Does North Hill Tor charge admission?
- North Hill Tor typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to North Hill Tor?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 1BX.