Mountains & hills · South Wales
Pen Castell y Van
In or near Treforest.
Pen Castell y Van — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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
- Caerphilly · 1.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pen Castell y Van 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
Pen Castell y Van is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Van. It is characterised by its distinctive elevation and rugged terrain, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various trails for hiking, providing views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5742, -3.2018
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Van
- Postcode
- CF83 3RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Caerphilly — 1.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615520 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Van House
Castles · 0.2 km
Van Road Congregational Church
Historic churches · 1.0 km
13 Market St.
Restaurants · 1.1 km
Site of the first Tonyfelin Meeting House
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Y Galeri Caerffili
Galleries · 1.1 km
Caerphilly War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Caerphilly Cenotaph
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Welsh Anthem and Dragon
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Caerphilly Workmen's Hall and Institute
Theatres · 1.1 km
Tommy Cooper
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Twyn Square
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Caerphilly Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Castles · South Wales
Van House
Van House — Grade II listed building in Caerphilly. On a ridge overlooking Caerphilly to W and reached by minor road on N side of minor road from Caerphilly to Rudry.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Van Road Congregational Church
Van Road Congregational Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Site of the first Tonyfelin Meeting House
Site of the first Tonyfelin Meeting House — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · South Wales
Y Galeri Caerffili
Y Galeri Caerffili — a gallery in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Caerphilly War Memorial
Caerphilly War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pen Castell y Van
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South Wales
Gelynis Farm Guest House
Gelynis Farm Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite
Cwmcarn Forest Drive Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Cardiff Caravan & Camping Park
Cardiff Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Toby Carvery.
📷 3Restaurants · South Wales
Upper Boat Inn
Upper Boat Inn — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: pizza. Brand: Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Fino Lounge
Fino Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu
Ogof Ffynnon Ddu — cave in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen Castell y Van?
- Pen Castell y Van is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF83 3RN), in the parish of Van.
- What is Pen Castell y Van?
- Pen Castell y Van — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Pen Castell y Van?
- The nearest railway station is Caerphilly, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF83 3RN.
- How do I get to Pen Castell y Van?
- The nearest railway station is Caerphilly, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF83 3RN.