Mountains & hills · South Wales
Parkhouse Rocks
In or near St Briavels.
Parkhouse Rocks — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Ruth Sharville — 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
- Perrygrove · 10.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Parkhouse Rocks 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
Parkhouse Rocks is a prominent mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Trellech United. This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Wye and Severn Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance. Additionally, it lies within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Wye Valley, known for its scenic landscapes and rich biodiversity. Visitors can expect a natural environment that supports a variety of wildlife and offers opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7274, -2.7259
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Trellech United
- Postcode
- NP25 4PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 10 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615497 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parkhouse Rocks?
- Parkhouse Rocks is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4PT), in the parish of Trellech United.
- What is Parkhouse Rocks?
- Parkhouse Rocks — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Parkhouse Rocks?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 4PT.
- Is Parkhouse Rocks a protected site?
- Yes — Parkhouse Rocks 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 Parkhouse Rocks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4PT. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.