Mountains & hills · South Wales
Pen-y-clawdd
In or near Raglan.
Pen-y-clawdd — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Pen-y-clawdd 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pen-y-clawdd is a mountain located in Mitchel Troy, South Wales, within the NP25 postcode area. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye SSSI, highlighting its ecological importance. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that is characteristic of the region, offering opportunities for walking and exploration. The area is known for its scenic views and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7636, -2.7944
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Mitchel Troy
- Postcode
- NP25 4BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615516 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Upper Pen y Clawdd Ringwork
Literary houses · 0.5 km
Pen y Clawdd
Villages · 0.5 km
Tre Castle
Literary houses · 0.5 km
Trecastell, Pen-y-clawdd
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Coed y Fedw Tump
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Robert Vaux monument in St Govan's churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
St Govan
Forests & woodlands · 2.1 km
Cwmcarvan
Villages · 2.5 km
Dingestow
Villages · 2.8 km
The Bridge Caravan and campsite
Campsites · 2.9 km
Bridge Caravan and Camping Site
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
St Dingat's Church, Dingestow
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Upper Pen y Clawdd Ringwork
Upper Pen y Clawdd Ringwork — a literary house museum in wales south.
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Trecastell, Pen-y-clawdd
Trecastell, Pen-y-clawdd — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Coed y Fedw Tump
Coed y Fedw Tump — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Robert Vaux monument in St Govan's churchyard
Robert Vaux monument in St Govan's churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pen-y-clawdd
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
The Bridge Caravan and campsite
The Bridge Caravan and campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Bridge Caravan and Camping Site
Bridge Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite
Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Glen Trothy C. & C. Park
Glen Trothy C. & C. Park — a campsite in wales south.
📷 4Campsites · South Wales
Highlands Camping and Caravan Site
Highlands Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Green Dragon, Monmouth
The Green Dragon, Monmouth in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Restaurants · South Wales
The Whitebrook
The Whitebrook — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Punch House
The Punch House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen-y-clawdd?
- Pen-y-clawdd is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4BW), in the parish of Mitchel Troy.
- What is Pen-y-clawdd?
- Pen-y-clawdd — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Pen-y-clawdd?
- Drivers can use postcode NP25 4BW.
- Is Pen-y-clawdd a protected site?
- Yes — Pen-y-clawdd is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Pen-y-clawdd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4BW. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.